Pilot carsfor oversize and heavy transports
BF2 / BF3 / BF3+
We guide oversize loads through Poland, Germany and the rest of Europe. Drivers certified for BF2, BF3 and BF3+, in our own marked vehicles.
- BF2 / BF3 / BF3+Escort in each of these classes
- Poland and Germanyplus 12 more countries, on request
- Day and nightWe drive when the permit allows
Who we are
Alex STB is an escort company from Kalety in Silesia, Poland. We do one thing: we get oversize and heavy transports safely along the roads of Poland, Germany and other European countries.
We work for hauliers and freight forwarders whose loads are too wide, too long, too high or too heavy for an ordinary run. Our driver stays with the transport from the meeting point to the destination, warns other road users and keeps to the conditions written in the permit.
- BF2, BF3 and BF3+ escort on German roads
- Escort of abnormal transports in Poland
- International runs between Poland and Germany and beyond
- An escort card after every run: route, times, kilometres and signatures
Where we are heading
We want to be the first choice for escorts on routes between Poland and Western Europe. We are growing the company in four directions.
More crews
We are hiring more BF3 drivers so we can escort more transports at the same time.
BF3 and BF3+ fleet
We are upgrading our vehicles and replacing them with newer ones, fully equipped for work in Germany.
Paperless documents
We are developing our electronic escort card so the client gets a PDF confirmation as soon as the run ends.
More countries
Step by step, we are extending our escorts to further European countries.
Services
One call is enough to book an escort for the whole route, across the border too.
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Escort in Germany
BF2, BF3 and BF3+ on motorways and federal roads, under the conditions of the German permit.
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Escort in Poland
One or two escort vehicles, under the Polish rules for abnormal vehicles.
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International routes
We escort transports between Poland and Germany. On request we also work in the Baltic states, Scandinavia, the Benelux countries, Croatia, Türkiye, Ukraine and Moldova.
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Run documentation
After every escort we issue an escort card with the route, times, kilometres and signatures.
Where we operate
We can provide an escort in each of these countries. Please contact us before the job so we can confirm the route and the date.
Leave your number, we call back
No time for the form? Give us your phone number and we will call you about the escort.
How it works
What escorting an oversize transport means
An oversize or abnormal vehicle is one that, together with its load, exceeds the permitted dimensions, weight or axle loads. It may only use the road with a permit, and only under the conditions that permit sets.
Escorting means a marked vehicle travels with the transport. The escort driver keeps the run safe and keeps the disruption for other road users as small as possible.
What the escort driver does
- Warns other road users about the transport
- Organises the passage through junctions, roundabouts and narrow sections
- Keeps radio contact with the truck driver
- Makes sure the run follows the permit
BF classes in Germany
BF stands for Begleitfahrzeug, German for escort vehicle. The German permit sets which class you need. Pick a class to see how the run looks.
Escort with amber warning beacons
A marked vehicle with amber flashing lights and a radio link to the truck driver. It warns other road users about the wide or long load and drives ahead of it or behind it, as the permit requires.
- Amber warning beacons
- Constant radio link with the truck
- Poland and Germany
Escort with a variable message sign
A vehicle with a folding illuminated board on the roof that shows traffic signs to the rear. It protects the transport from behind, mostly on motorways and expressways. Drivers must obey the signs on the board just like fixed roadside signs.
- Variable message sign (WVZ)
- Driver with a German BF3 licence
- Protection from behind
Escort with an extended sign set
A BF3 vehicle with more signs on the board and a trip recorder. Required on motorways when the permit orders the transport to move at very low speed and traffic behind needs clear instructions.
- Extended sign set
- Trip recorder
- Runs at walking pace
There is also a BF4 class. Those vehicles replace the police escort away from motorways and protect the transport from the front.
How it works in Poland
In Poland the size and weight of the transport decide whether an escort is needed. The thresholds come from the regulation on escorting abnormal vehicles (Dz.U. 2012 item 629). Exceeding one value is enough.
| Vehicle with load | One escort vehicle | Two escort vehicles, front and rear |
|---|---|---|
| Length | > 23 m | > 30 m |
| Width | > 3,2 m | > 3,6 m |
| Height | > 4,5 m | > 4,7 m |
| Total weight | > 60 t | > 80 t |
The escort vehicle has a gross weight of up to 3.5 t, a PILOT board on the roof, two amber flashing lights and a radio link to the transport it escorts.
Check your transport
Enter the dimensions of the vehicle with its load. We show how many escort vehicles Polish rules require.
In Germany the permit sets the class and number of BF vehicles. Send us its text and we will choose the escort.
How it works in Europe
Every country has its own rules. The size thresholds, the markings of the escort vehicle and the qualifications required of the driver all differ.
In Germany a table of dimensions is not enough: the authority writes into the permit which BF class and how many vehicles must accompany the transport. So for a route through several countries we plan the escort separately for each leg.
From enquiry to destination
Send the route and dimensions
Tell us the loading and unloading points, the date, and the size and weight of the transport.
We choose the escort
We check which escort the permit calls for, then confirm the date and the price.
The driver waits at the meeting point
An equipped vehicle and a certified driver arrive on time.
Escort to the destination
We stay with the transport for the whole route, at night too.
Escort card
At the destination the truck driver and the escort driver sign the escort card. It is your proof that the service was carried out.
A fleet ready for the road
Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Transporter, Citroën Jumper and Fiat Doblo, all fully marked for escort work.
- PILOT board and amber flashing lights
- Red-and-white reflective markings
- Radio link with the truck driver
- Folding sign board on the BF3 vehicles
Frequently asked questions
Didn't find your answer? Call or write to us and we will answer any question about escorts.
When does a transport need an escort?
In Poland, when the vehicle with its load is longer than 23 m, wider than 3.2 m, higher than 4.5 m or heavier than 60 t. Above 30 m, 3.6 m, 4.7 m or 80 t, two escort vehicles are required. In Germany the permit decides.
What is the difference between BF2, BF3 and BF3+?
BF2 is a vehicle with amber warning beacons. BF3 also carries a variable message sign and protects the transport from behind. BF3+ has an extended sign set and is needed for runs at very low speed on motorways.
What do you need for a quote?
The route with loading and unloading points, the date, the size and weight of the transport, and the escort class if you already know it. Attaching the text of the permit helps most.
How much does an escort cost?
The price depends on the length of the route, the escort class and the driver's working time. Send an enquiry and we will prepare a quote for your run.
Do you drive at night?
Yes. We drive at the hours the permit sets, and many oversize transports run at night.
Do you escort outside Poland and Germany?
Yes. We also work in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Norway, the Benelux countries, Croatia, Türkiye, Ukraine and Moldova. Please contact us in advance so we can confirm the details of the route.
How do you confirm the escort was carried out?
With an escort card. It records the route, start and end times, kilometres and the details of the transport. The truck driver and the escort driver both sign it.
How do I become a driver at Alex STB?
We are looking for drivers with a BF3 licence and conversational German, and also for people with Polish escort qualifications or who want to earn them. You can apply by phone or through the form.
Join us
Work in Germany
We are hiring BF3 escort drivers
What you need
- BF3 licence
- Conversational German
- Experience is welcome but not required
What we offer
- Attractive pay
- A fully equipped vehicle
- Pay on time
- Rotation by agreement: 2/1, 3/1 or another
We are also looking for
- Drivers who hold Polish escort qualifications
- People who want to earn their qualifications
Call us or send a few lines about yourself.
On Instagram we show what the work looks like on the road.
Contact
Call, write or fill in the form. We answer escort enquiries and job applications.
- Address
- ul. Gwoździa 8, 42-660 Kalety, Poland
- NIP
- PL 6452493091
- REGON
- 522 935 809
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