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We are proud to provide heavy vehicle pilot services to an improved standard of operation and professionalism within the industry ensuring road safety and property protection in the movement of oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) loads nation wide

05/11/2024

What is a Traffic Es**rt Warden ?

Traffic Es**rt Wardens help safely navigate oversize loads that are more than 5.5 metres wide and/or over 40 metres long.

Their vehicles have red and blue flashing lights on the roof and ‘Traffic Es**rt’ clearly displayed.

If you come across an OSOM or large agricultural vehicle, accompanied by a Heavy Vehicle Pilot or Traffic Es**rt Warden vehicle, please follow these simple steps:

• Stay alert - you can't always see what's ahead, so it's important you drive to the road conditions
Slow down - seeing a Heavy Vehicle Pilot or Traffic Es**rt Warden vehicle is a warning that there’s something big up ahead

• Move left - oversize loads and large agricultural vehicles can take up more than half the road or may need to travel in the middle of the road to avoid power lines or other roadside items

• Prepare to stop and follow directions - Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Es**rt Wardens are there to provide directions on how to safely navigate the oversize load
If the OSOM or agricultural vehicle is extra-wide, you may need to pull over completely for the vehicle to pass safely. Take care when re-entering the road – indicate and wait until the entire convoy has passed, including the last Pilot vehicle, where present.

04/11/2024

Know what to do when it's bigger than you

Heavy Vehicle Pilots facilitate the safe movement of an oversize load by providing advance warning to motorists, managing traffic around the oversize load and providing direction to the driver of the oversize vehicle who may have limited vision due to their load.

The number of pilots varies according to the size of the load or the complexity. For loads that require two pilots, you’ll generally see one vehicle at the front of the convey and one at the rear.

Their vehicles have a large, yellow, reflective sign ‘Over Size Load Ahead’ on the roof, along with amber flashing lights. If they’re escorting a load that’s more than 4.5 metres wide, they will also have white flashing lights on the front of the vehicle.

• Follow Directions

Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Es**rt Wardens are there for your safety! They have the same powers as WA Police to direct you around the oversize load.

It is important that you stay alert and follow their directions at all times.

30/10/2024

Over the past few months, our team has successfully managed a consortium of OSOM loads to the remote West Musgrave mine operations.

The final components of a comprehensive 17 Floor kitchen complex have now arrived on site at West Musgrave for BHP.

29/10/2024

Watch out ! For Wildlife ! 🦘🐪

Lately our drivers have shared some intriguing stories of roadside wildlife encounters.

One of the best things about driving through Australia is seeing wildlife along the way, but it's important to drive safe

• Be alert of wildlife warnings
• Avoid driving as dusk and dawn
• Slow down in poor visibility
• Communicate potential hazard to other road users

28/10/2024

The Moored MultiMode Multibody’ (M4) Wave Energy Demonstration Project 🌊

On Saturday, our team successfully supported the relocation of the 24-metre-long and nearly 10-metre-wide M4 Wave Energy Prototype to Albany Waterfront Marina, from where it will be deployed in King George Sound, off Western Australia's southern coast, a project we were delighted to participate in.

27/10/2024

This week, our team ventured to the top end !

Marking the delivery of a CAT D9 Dozer to Kimberley Metals Group Rydges Iron Ore project located 165 kilometres south of Wyndham in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region.

16/10/2024

Our specialized 4 x 4 mine spec team had been recently deployed to the remote BHP West Musgrave mine operations.

Situated approximately 1,300km north-east of Perth and 1,400km northwest of Adelaide, at the border of Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory

Successfully assisting ECS Project Logistics in the efficient demobilization of 75 accommodation units within a 9-day timeframe. 👏

14/02/2024

🚛 Did you know that any directions given by Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Es**rt Wardens are lawful and must be followed?

Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Es**rt Wardens accompany oversize and overmass (OSOM) vehicles travelling through our highways and byways, thus playing a critical role in ensuring the smooth and safe passage of oversized loads across the state.

Pilot vehicles are a common sight on our roads; however, you may not have encountered a Warden given they are only required when the OSOM vehicle and its load exceed 5.5 metres in width and/or 40 metres in length.

You might be wondering at this point, what’s the difference?

🟡 Pilot Vehicles are easily recognised by a large yellow reflective sign with the words “Oversize Load Ahead” on the roof as well as amber and white flashing warning lights.

🔴 Traffic Es**rt Vehicles have red and blue flashing lights on the roof and have “Traffic Es**rt” on both sides of the vehicle, with most vehicles also now displaying a blue and white sign with the words “Oversize Es**rt”.

🟡 Pilots are used to provide advanced warning to other road users that an oversize vehicle is approaching and to facilitate the safe movement of the oversize vehicles by directing traffic in their vicinity.

🔴 Wardens are responsible for the management of OSOM moves including preparing a journey management plan, submitting Green Light Corridor Requests, and conducting pre-movement safety and compliance checks in line with permit requirements.

So, if you see the flashing lights 🚨 of a Pilot or Traffic Es**rt Vehicle, slow down, move left, and be prepared to pull off the road and stop if necessary.

Remember, always follow directions given by Heavy Vehicle Pilots and Traffic Es**rt Wardens, as the directions are being given for your safety.

To learn more about Heavy Vehicle Pilots, Traffic Es**rt Wardens and how to share the road with Heavy Vehicles visit👉 https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/heavy-vehicles/news-industry/

15/11/2023

Australian Pilot Services Pty Ltd assisting Northfleet Transport in the mobilisation of infrastructure for BHP West Musgrave Nickel-Copper Project.

Located approximately 1,300km north-east of Perth in Western Australia; near the intersection of the borders between Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Credits to our operator for the stunning drone photography.

https://www.instagram.com/lifeinperthwa

08/10/2023

130 Trucks will convoy northbound over the Narrows Bridge on Sunday morning just after 0900 for the Camp Quality Convoy Perth 2023 😃 Get the kids out arm pumping the drivers 💪💪💪

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Jandakot, WA
6073

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http://australianpilotservices.com.au/

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