What’s a Pilot Car?
We lead the way for oversized loads — scouting routes, flagging hazards, and keeping the roads safe. Uncle Mike is a certified pilot escort trusted by haulers, loved by dispatchers, and building the next generation of drivers.
What’s a Pilot Car?
We lead the way for oversized loads — scouting routes, flagging hazards, and keeping the roads safe. Uncle Mike is a certified pilot escort trusted by haulers, loved by dispatchers, and building the next generation of drivers.
I’m Mike — certified pilot car operator, part-time leprechaun, and full-time road whisperer. I’ve run loads from the ports of Seattle to the Mississippi backroads, and I know how to handle oversized with oversized professionalism. My goal? Help haulers move safely — and help good folks start their own path behind the wheel.
Uncle Mike’s Pilot Car offers reliable, professional escort services for your oversized loads — from the ports of Seattle to the rural highways of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Serving truckers, construction crews, and heavy haulers, Uncle Mike brings oversized professionalism to every run. With clear communication, years of road experience, and fast response times, your load is in good hands from dispatch to drop-off. Book today and get peace of mind on the road — no hassle, no drama, just safety and reliability.
Based in Snohomish, WA, I serve all of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and beyond — including long-haul interstate runs and specialty loads.
3-month WITPAC project, July-September 2025
Pilot cars (a.k.a. escort vehicles) lead or follow oversized loads on the highway to help keep the public safe, avoid obstacles, and make sure loads reach their destination in one piece.
Pilot car drivers:
On a snowy stretch of I-84, a green Camry gunned it down the shoulder past a 16-foot-wide load and two pilot cars. A risky pass, a rude gesture, and a surprise encore? You’ll want to read this one.
