Escort vehicle requirements for overdimensional loads modification

SF 3004 modifies Minnesota's rules for escort vehicles when transporting overdimensional truck loads. The bill specifies that for loads wider than 15 feet at the bottom or 16 feet at the top, one lead and one rear escort are required on undivided roads, and only one rear escort is needed on divided roads. It also gives the transportation commissioner authority to set in permits the exact number of escorts required, whether they must be licensed peace officers or regular drivers, and to allow fewer escorts if carriers provide alternative safety measures. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, and directly affect trucking companies transporting oversized loads.