What Is an Escort Vehicle?
in Turkey 🇹🇷

An nakliye eskortu in Turkey is a vehicle specifically equipped and operated to accompany gabari dışı yük transport. While often used interchangeably with "pilot araç", the term "nakliye eskortu" specifically refers to the professional service of guiding oversized shipments safely through traffic, around obstacles, and through areas with restricted clearances. In Turkey, nakliye eskortu services are regulated and operators must meet certification standards.

In Turkey, the terms "nakliye eskortu" and "pilot araç" are often used to describe the same service, though there can be distinctions depending on the jurisdiction. Generally, a "pilot araç" travels ahead of the load to scout the route and warn oncoming traffic, while a rear escort follows behind to protect the transport from trailing vehicles. Some jurisdictions in Turkey define specific roles and equipment requirements for front and rear escort positions.

Nakliye Eskortu operators in Turkey must equip their vehicles with: oversized load signage (meeting local specification requirements), amber rotating or strobe warning lights, two-way radio communication systems, height measurement equipment (typically extendable poles), traffic control flags and paddles, high-visibility clothing, and GPS navigation systems. All equipment must comply with Turkey's transport regulations and be maintained in working condition.