Course Description

Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator Training (P/EVO)

The training standards for P/EVO certification and the Evergreen Safety Council (ESC) program comply with the standards and guidelines established by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The training focuses on State regulations, procedures, safety practices and operator responsibilities.

Candidates are required to complete a one-day (approximately 8 hours) training course including and examination. The exam for this course is open book and the candidate must achieve a minimum score of 80% to be certified. Once successfully completed, participants will receive the WSDOT P/EVO Certification card, which is valid for 3-years.

The certification card may have a passport size picture attached and can be laminated. Otherwise, a driver’s license must be shown if asked for verification of identification.

Note: Those with Washington State driver’s licenses must have the Washington certification.

Classes:

• ESC trains instructors who teach independently or for their companies and/or colleges.
• ESC offers on-site P/EVO classes for companies, organizations or large groups.
• At this time ESC does not offer open-enrollment P/EVO classes to the general public.

As of October 2007 the following Certified Instructors are available for classes:

• Eastern Washington (Idaho Border): Michael Blackmon (509) 684-7632
• Eastern Washington : Cliff Berg (509) 684-7632 www.northwestsafety.org
• Central Washington: Glen Puterbaugh (509) 884-3767
• Central Washington: Frank Samrow (509) 884-3767
• Olympia/Southwest Washington: Double Yellow Center Line, Frank Hamilton (360) 352-3204
• Kelso-Longview, Washington (Oregon border): S & G Flagging, Dee Bolden (360) 425-5877
• Puget Sound Area: Green River Community College (253) 833-9111 ext.2535
• Skagit Valley and North: Think Safety, Jim Farrington (360) 770-3635
• Washington/Canada Border: Bellingham Technical College (360) 715-8350

Pilot/Escort Cards Currently Recognized: Washington State currently also recognizes the Pilot/Escort certifications of the following States:

• Florida
• Colorado
• North Carolina
• Oklahoma
• Utah

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Commercial Vehicle Permit Information Line: (360) 704-6340

WSDOT Contacts:

• Jim Stuart - Commercial Vehicle Services Administrator (360) 705-7987
• Ross Morris - CVISN - Program Manager (360) 705-7802
• Jim Wright - Permits Program Manager (360) 704-6345

Rules and Regulations:

• Chapter 468-38 WAC - Vehicle size and weight- highway restrictions- equipment
• WAC 468-38-100 - Pilot/escort vehicle and operator requirements

Onsite Training

The P/EVO Course can be taught at your location for groups of 10 to 30 people. The cost for this training is $730.00 for up to 10 participants plus instructor expenses. A charge of $30.00 will be applied to each person over 15. Additional charges for evenings or weekend may apply. Contact ESC for more information and to schedule an onsite training session.