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What is an escort vehicle driver and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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An Escort Vehicle Driver is the same as a pilot car driver. The job of an escort vehicle driver varies depending on the field you work. These drivers work mostly in the transport or freight industry, where they escort oversized or loaded trucks on the road.

However, in the aviation industry, they guide aircraft around the tarmac. An entry-level escort vehicle driver earns an average salary of about $30,239, while a more experienced escort vehicle driver earns an average salary of $48,277.

As an Escort Vehicle Driver, your job is to drive a vehicle fitted with signs and warning lights to escort oversized or loaded trucks on public roads. The trucks you are escorting may be carrying mobile homes, pipes, wind turbines, or logs. Your duty is to communicate with the truck and other escort vehicle drivers to inform them about changes in route and speed, traffic congestion and emergencies.

ScoreEscort Vehicle DriverUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $34,684

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.3

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.79%

Asian 3.57%

Black or African American 12.42%

Hispanic or Latino 20.43%

Unknown 4.64%

White 58.15%

Gender

female 20.50%

male 79.50%

Age - 49
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 49
Stress level
7.3

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
4.6

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
1.4

Work life balance is very poor

6.4 - fair

Escort vehicle driver career paths

Key steps to become an escort vehicle driver

  1. Explore escort vehicle driver education requirements

    Most common escort vehicle driver degrees

    High School Diploma

    38.0 %

    Bachelor's

    27.8 %

    Associate

    23.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific escort vehicle driver skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Motor Vehicle28.95%
    Maintenance Checks14.87%
    CPR11.71%
    Post-Trip Inspections8.93%
    Vehicle Maintenance8.42%
  3. Complete relevant escort vehicle driver training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New escort vehicle drivers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an escort vehicle driver based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real escort vehicle driver resumes.
  4. Research escort vehicle driver duties and responsibilities

    • Transport and manage artillery ammunition.
    • Provide emergency road-side services (mainly towing) to AAA members, commercial customers and police agencies.
    • Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
    • Drive tractor-trailer combination applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver general commodities.
  5. Prepare your escort vehicle driver resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your escort vehicle driver resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on an escort vehicle driver resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for escort vehicle driver jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an escort vehicle driver job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average escort vehicle driver salary

The average escort vehicle driver salary in the United States is $34,684 per year or $17 per hour. Escort vehicle driver salaries range between $23,000 and $51,000 per year.

Average escort vehicle driver salary
$34,684 Yearly
$16.68 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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