This is a short transcript excerpt of Hunter Nelson advising pilot car drivers on the importance of professional liability insurance and the legal risks they face when escorting oversized loads. He warns that operational errors (e.g., misjudging bridge clearance or failing to alert traffic) can lead to accidents and court cases.
Professional liability is a huge recommendation. You guys are leading these oversized trucks. You guys are heavily involved in operation. You guys are giving advice, all that sort of stuff there. You guys are a pilot car for a reason, to help with this operation. If something goes poorly, you lead a truck under a bridge. Bridge is not quite tall enough. You thought it was. It's not. They smoked a bridge. They don't clear traff. You guys don't alert traffic well enough. Whatever the case is, it all goes to court. It's all in the court's hand.
