The SC&RA Pilot Car Task Force has worked diligently to foster a productive dialogue between the pilot car industry and carriers. This breakout session will discuss expectations of both parties regarding insurance, inter vehicle communications and more! Plus–you’ll get a sneak peek at a document to lead carriers and pilot car companies into mutually beneficial service agreements. Speakers: Maureen Mandich, Owner, New York Truck Escorts & Permits, Inc. Mike Morgan, President National Pilot Car Association Founder/Member of Pit Row Services LLC Rob Simon, Vice President Heavy Haul & Specialized, Bennett Motor Express Randy Sorenson, President, RSA Network Inc. & PEVOA

1. National Pilot Car
Certification
Mike Morgan
President
National Pilot Car Association

2. Where are we now?
Certification?
Training?
Insurance?
Public Safety?
Economic Costs?

3. Where are we now?
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4. Where are we now?
In Agreement?
 Are we in agreement that a Certification is needed for each state?
 Is the SAFETY of the motoring Public important ?
 Is the SAFETY of our Drivers and Pilots important?
 Are we in agreement that we need to require a certain level of
insurance?
 Should the Pilot/Escort Operator share in the costs of an accident if at
fault?
 Should the Pilot/Escort Operator share in the costs of repair to
infrastructure?
 Should the State be a Certificate Holder/Additional Insured?
 Are we in agreement that RECIPROCITY is imperative for us to achieve
our goals?

5. Where do we need to be?
Common Goals?
 Each State Requiring and Enforcing Certification
 A Certification Program having many of the same
characteristics which allow for RECIPROCITY
 Educated Pilot/Escort Drivers who process the Knowledge
and Principles to protect the Motoring Public and
Infrastructure.
 Requirement of Adequate Insurance for shared
RESPONSIBILITY

6. How do we get there from here?
 We come to the AGREEMENT that the need for action is NOW!
 Follow States like Pennsylvania which require a level of insurance that
fosters a level of EXPERTISE in the Pilot/Escort industry.
 A COMMON blue print to work from to aid each State in their efforts to
create HARMONIZATION/RECIPROCITY.
 “Best Practices Guidelines 2016” (Written but not released)
 “National Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators Training Manual” (Written
but not released)
 Each State utilizes the above mentioned information to endorse a
certification program, which encourages
HARMONIZATION/RECIPROCITY.
 States, Trucking Firms, and Pilots/Escorts step-up their game and
ENFORCE it for the betterment of the industry.

7. Who is responsible for what?
 States - Department of Transportation
 Determine the best course of action to implement at the State
level
 Create/Endorse a Certification program
 Decide how to best administer the program
 Enforcement
 Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators
 Get Certified
 Get Adequately Insured
 All Trucking Firms
 Require all Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators be certified and Insured
 Enforcement