{"id":68,"date":"2014-04-15T16:46:47","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T20:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/economic-workforce-development\/certification-licensure\/escort-vehicle\/"},"modified":"2023-07-31T13:54:31","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T17:54:31","slug":"escort-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/economic-workforce-development\/certification-licensure\/escort-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Escort Vehicle Certification and Escort Vehicle Certification Renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Course Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">Escort Vehicle Operator Certification General Information and Instructions<\/h1>\n<p>North Carolina requires escort\/pilot vehicle drivers to be certified in accordance with 19A NCAC 02D. An 8 hour course is mandatory for initial certification which remains valid for 4 years from the issue date. Failure to maintain the conditions set forth in the aforementioned Administrative Code will immediately result in revocation of certification. <strong>Out of State EVO Certification Holders <\/strong>If you hold an EVO Certification in a state outside of North Carolina, please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.ncdot.gov\/business\/trucking\/Documents\/Reciprocation%20Agreement.pdf\">Reciprocation Agreement<\/a> PDF.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Escort Vehicle Operator Renewal course (4 Hours)<\/strong> provides the Renewal certification required by the North Carolina General Statutes for oversize\/overweight vehicle escorts. There is a test at the end of the course. Textbook and materials included in the cost of the course. The renewal class can be taken by those with prior certification, even if the certification has expired.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Renewal Requirements: <\/strong><em>(For previously certified drivers only) <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete 4 hour course administered by a participating NC Community College<\/li>\n<li>Submit Escort Vehicle Operator Application to the Oversize\/Overweight Permit Unit\u2019s office within 6 months of completing class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Upon receipt of these items, the Oversize\/Overweight Permit Unit will issue the new certification after verifying that the applicant meets the criteria defined in 19A NCAC 02D.<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Escort Vehicle Operator Certification course (8 Hours)<\/strong> provides the Certification required by the North Carolina General Statutes for oversize\/overweight vehicle escorts. There is a test at the end of the course. Textbook and materials included in the cost of the course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Initial Applicants Requirements: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete 8 hour course administered by a participating NC Community College<\/li>\n<li>Submit Escort Vehicle Operator Application to the Oversize\/Overweight Permit Unit\u2019s office within 6 months of completing class.<\/li>\n<li>Submit a current (no older than 6 months) Certified Driving Record to the Oversize\/Overweight Permit Unit\u2019s office within 6 months of completing class.<\/li>\n<li>*NEW* Submit documentation of proof of completion of a defensive driving course that has been approved by the National Safety Council.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Upon receipt of these items, the Oversize\/Overweight Permit Unit will issue the certification after verifying that the applicant meets the criteria defined in 19A NCAC 02D.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any other questions concerning a new certification or renewal you can also contact the NC DOT Oversize\/Overweight Permit Unit at 919-814-3700 or 888-221-8166 or visit <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.ncdot.gov\/business\/trucking\/Pages\/overpermits.aspx\">Escort Vehicle NC DOT Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Cost:<br \/>\n<\/strong>4 Hours (Renewal) $80<br \/>\n8 Hours (New)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$100<\/p>\n<h2>Registration Options<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: <\/strong><em>Payment for continuing education classes is expected at the time of registration, as the classes are on a first-come, first-served basis. All costs must be paid for a student to be officially registered and completed <strong>prior<\/strong> to the class <strong>date<\/strong> the student wants to attend.<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you need assistance with Registration please contact CE Registration at 704-922-6232.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Online (recommended)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click on the following link and follow instructions as listed: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/economic-workforce-development\/continuing-education-sign-up\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CE Registration Link<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reminder:<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> In the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Course Code Number<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> field, enter a single keyword <\/span><strong>(escort)<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 No additional information is required.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Notes when using Online registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have an address change, name change, etc., we will need this updated information so we can contact you in case of a class change\/cancellation or refund. Entering different information on the registration form will not update any existing records. <strong>If your information has changed<\/strong>, please call the Registration Department at\u00a0704.922.6232.<\/li>\n<li>Online registration is not an option for all classes, or if the course fee will be waived. Underage students (16 and 17 year olds) are not eligible for online registration\/payment, but may contact the program area responsible for the class to discuss the registration procedure. Credit card payments will only be accepted with Online and Walk In registration.<\/li>\n<li>You cannot DROP\/WITHDRAW from classes using WebAdvisor. If you need to drop or withdraw prior the class start date, please contact the Registration Department at 704.922.6232.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Walk-in:<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>CE Registration Department<br \/>\n<\/strong>MYERS CENTER \u2013 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0floor<br \/>\n201 Highway 321 South<br \/>\nDallas, NC 28034<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Hours of Operation:<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Monday through Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm and Fridays 8:00am-12:00pm<br \/>\nSummer Hours:\u00a0Monday through Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm; Fridays CLOSED<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/economic-workforce-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2021\/07\/DallasMap_0820.pdf\">Dallas Campus Map<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>What to bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<li>Pen and paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Refund Policy<\/h2>\n<p>If a student officially drops from a class or classes before the 10 percent date of the class(es), a 75 percent tuition refund will be given for the class(es) dropped. A 100% refund will be made if the student drops from the class prior to the class start date. No refunds will be given after the 10 percent date. If a course fails to materialize, refunds are automatically processed. (The refund policy is subject to change. Refunds of tuition will be issued in accordance with the current state and college policy.)<\/p>\n<p>To request a refund or transfer within our refund policy guidelines, please email <a href=\"mailto:gcregistrar@gaston.edu\">gcregistrar@gaston.edu<\/a> or call 704-922-6232.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Like&#8221; is on Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Gaston-College-Community-Education-Department\/106216092782110\">&#8220;Gaston College Continuing\u00a0Education&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information, email <a href=\"mailto:ConEd@gaston.edu\">ConEd@gaston.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Description Escort Vehicle Operator Certification General Information and Instructions North Carolina requires escort\/pilot vehicle drivers to be certified in accordance with 19A NCAC 02D. An 8 hour course is mandatory for initial certification which remains valid for 4 years from the issue date. 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