My name is Herbert Schwarzgruber, and I created Pilot Car 101 to help aspiring pilot car drivers become skilled, confident professionals.
When I first started in the industry, reliable information was hard to find — and most people had to learn everything the hard way. I decided to change that.
Here at Pilot Car 101, I share everything I’ve learned from years on the road and in the business — the real numbers, the challenges, and the opportunities that make this profession so rewarding.
My goal is simple:
To make professional pilot car training accessible, practical, and honest.
Whether you’re just discovering what a pilot car driver does, or you’re ready to turn it into a full-time career, I want you to have the tools, training, and confidence to do it right — from your very first run.
I’ve worked across multiple sides of the transport industry — from trucking and logistics to recruiting and pilot car operations.
That experience helps me teach not only the how but also the why behind what makes a pilot car business truly work.
If you’ve ever looked at an oversized load and thought, “I wonder who drives those escort cars?” — this is the place for you.
Pilot Car 101 exists to help you go from curious to confident — and from beginner to professional.
Welcome to your new road ahead.
— Herbert Schwarzgruber
Founder, Pilot Car 101