Rates & Pricing
At NEGA Pilot Escort Vehicles, we believe pricing should be straightforward and easy for carriers and dispatchers to understand. Our rates are structured to provide predictable billing with no hidden surprises.
Base Packages
Mini Rate (Local):
$250
Up to 100 miles
Up to 3.5 hours
1 escort vehicle with full equipment
No additional standby or mobilization charges
Day Rate (Standard):
$500
Up to 250 miles
Up to 7 hours
1 escort vehicle with full equipment
No additional standby or mobilization charges
These package rates are all-inclusive within the listed mileage and time.
Standard Mileage Rate
$1.85 per mile (escort vehicle)
This rate applies to most mileage-based jobs and includes:
Certified escort vehicle
Proper signage, flags & amber lighting
Radio communication
Professional Georgia-certified operator
Standby / Wait Time (Mileage Jobs Only):
A 30-minute grace period is included. After that, standby is billed at $50 per hour.
Dispatch & Mobilization (Mileage-Based Jobs Only)
A Dispatch & Mobilization Fee of $50 may apply on mileage-based jobs when the meeting point is outside our standard service area.
This helps cover:
Deadhead mileage
Fuel used during positioning
Time spent staging prior to escort
Return positioning after job completion
This fee does NOT apply to Mini Rate or Standard Day Rate jobs.
Minimum Job Rate
For any assignment less than 100 miles, the minimum charge is $125 per job.
This covers:
Dispatch coordination
Vehicle preparation
Mobilization to/from the escort location
Operating costs
Additional Considerations
Rates may be adjusted for projects involving:
Multiple lane control or rolling road blocks
Overlength or extreme overhang
Heavy metro traffic or restricted routes
Night or weekend travel
Multiple required escort vehicles
Severe weather or alternate routing
Overnight stays (if required):
$150 per day per diem
Payment & Policies
Accepted: Credit card, ACH, company check
Final rate confirmed in writing prior to dispatch
24-hour cancellation notice requested
Preferred partners may receive early-payment or ACH incentives
Final Note
Every job is different — but our goal stays the same: to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient escort service you can count on.