Course Details

Course Details:

Our online course is an 8-hour, instructor-led webinar followed by an online exam that is proctored via webcam. Our course covers everything that is required to obtain a Colorado Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator and Flagging Certification.

START TIME IS 8:00 A.M. PACIFIC STANDARD TIME – CHECK YOUR TIME ZONE AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY

What’s Covered:

Our class covers the latest laws, regulations, and industry standards on:

• State requirements for P/EVOs and their vehicles
• Reading and understanding the laws and permits that govern Oversize Load transport
• The importance of planning, including route surveys and pre-runs
• How to pilot a load along different types of roads
• Using a high pole to properly measure overhead obstructions
• How to handle hazards and emergencies

Requirements

Students must have the proper computer equipment to attend online training.

Students must submit a signed application form and other required materials (including their driver’s license, driving record, proof of insurance, and a passport photo) in order to attend the training. Learn more on our Colorado P/EVO Application page.

Testing Your System/Equipment:

Zoom: To learn how to test your microphone and camera in Zoom please watch this short video on YouTube
Test invite: Test Invite is a cloud (Google) based online exam software.

• 1. You must be able to access the internet.
• 2. Your system should not have any access restrictions regarding the Google Cloud. (Some companies restrict access to cloud or Google services. You may need to check with your IT department.)
• 3. Your browser will need to be Chrome, Firefox or Opera.
• 4. You can take the following demo test to check everything will work well for you:
• 5. The exam requires video recording, so you are required to have a working webcam on your computer. You can use this site to check if your webcam works as expected.

If you don’t have a webcam, no problem! For a small fee we can order one for you that will arrive with the rest of your course materials!

Colorado Pilot/Escort Reciprocity:

Getting a Colorado Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Certification allows you to operate in the following states: Colorado, Utah, Washington, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, and Florida.

If you intend on escorting an Oversize Load in one or more of these states, a Colorado P/EVO certification may be the right choice for you.

See our Pilot Car Reciprocity article for more detailed information. For a full list of states and certifications (current as of 2018), visit the USDOT’s page on this topic.

Certification is valid for four years.

A certification exam is administered at the end of each class. Students who pass with an 80% or better will receive a Colorado certification that is valid for four years.

Testing Your System/Equipment:

Zoom: To learn how to test your microphone and camera in Zoom please watch this short video on YouTube
Test invite: Test Invite is a cloud (Google) based online exam software.

• 1. You must be able to access the internet.
• 2. Your system should not have any access restrictions regarding the Google Cloud. (Some companies restrict access to cloud or Google services. You may need to check with your IT department.)
• 3. Your browser will need to be Chrome, Firefox or Opera.
• 4. You can take the following demo test to check everything will work well for you:
• 5. The exam requires video recording, so you are required to have a working webcam on your computer. You can use this site to check if your webcam works as expected.

If you don’t have a webcam, no problem! For a small fee we can order one for you that will arrive with the rest of your course materials!

Endorsed by Experts

Evergreen Safety Council is proud to be endorsed by the American Association of Safety Councils and Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association.