Job Description:

• A flag car driver escorts permitted oversize loads.
• A flag car driver drives in front of or behind the oversize load and apprises the load driver, via CB radio of any and all obstacles.
• A flag car driver may be required to assist the load driver in the preparation of the load for safe and legal transport.
• A flag car driver must familiarize him/herself with the permitted routes in order to guide the load safely.

Vehicle Requirements: (We provide the required equipment & insurance on all leased vehicles)

• CB Radio
• PA million dollar liability coverage with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania designated as additional insured.
• Each escort vehicle must be equipped with regulation lights, signs and flags and some states require miscellaneous equipment such  as triangles, flares, vests, stop/slow signs, etc.
• Each escort vehicle must display an emergency light permit for certain states.
• Vehicles are leased to Independent Contractors only within our market area.

Driver Requirements:

• Each driver must be certified in all applicable states.  You must be 21 years of age to be certified.  The cost for this certification is your expense.  Costs vary per state certification.  (Beacon will assist with the necessary information to become certified in the applicable states to those individuals signing on with Beacon.)
• Each driver must carry an active cell phone.
• Escort drivers must be licensed drivers possessing excellent driving records and be insurable.  Your driving record will be checked prior to leasing onto Beacon.