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Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator

Washington Online Certification

Getting your Pilot Car Certification is as easy as registering and attending our live streaming course! Endorsed by experts, Evergreen Safety Council provides the best online Pilot Car Certification available.


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Course Details

Course Details:

What’s Covered:

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

Our online course is an 8-hour, instructor-led webinar followed by an online exam that is proctored via webcam. Students must have the proper computer equipment to attend the online training. To learn more about these requirements, read our FAQ.

Washington Pilot/Escort Reciprocity:

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

If you intend on escorting an Oversize Load in one or more of these states, a Washington 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 three years.

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

Need to recertify?

Attend a recertification course and pass the exam with an 80% or better. Recertifications are also issued through our 8-hour course. See the class schedule for our current offerings.

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is training and certification required?

Yes, training and certification are required for Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operators in both Washington and Colorado.

Is the Washington State certification valid in other states?

Yes. The Washington State P/EVO certification is valid in several other states.

See our Pilot Car Reciprocity Page for further details.

What equipment do I need for the online class?

You are required to use a laptop or computer with working speakers, microphone, and webcam. You must have an internet connection capable of streaming live video and a current operating system capable of running Zoom and our testing platform. You can take the following sample test to check everything will work well for you. Note: phones and tablets are not allowed as they will not work with the testing platform. If you do not have such a computer, you will not be able to attend and no refund will be issued.

My certification is expired. Do I need to take the entire course again?

Yes. Recertification is only open to P/EVOs whose certifications are still valid. If your card is already expired, you must attend the full training again.

How do I test my computer equipment?

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!

How to I order a replacement card?

You can easily order a replacement card by filling out this online form.

Replacement cards are $20

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