| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2019 John Deere 844K-III Wheel Loader |
| Trailer | RGN (Removable Gooseneck) |
| Route | Monroe, LA → Fort Pierce, FL |
| Distance | ~850 miles |
| Completed | May 2026 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 74,534 lbs |
| Length | 31 ft 8 in |
| Width | 10 ft 6 in |
| Height over Cab | 12 ft 4 in |
The 844K-III width at 10 ft 6 in crossed into oversize permit territory in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. The route through southern Alabama involved a stretch of two-lane highway where local permit offices required advance notification and time-of-day travel restrictions — no weekend travel in that corridor. The client needed delivery by a Monday morning start, which meant the load had to depart Monroe on Wednesday to allow transit time while honoring the Alabama travel window and arriving in Fort Pierce before the weekend ended.
Freedom Heavy Haul mapped the time-sensitive routing, secured all four state permits with compliant travel windows, and dispatched on schedule. The John Deere 844K-III arrived in Fort Pierce on Sunday evening, giving the client crew time to unload and stage the machine before the Monday project kickoff.
A John Deere 844K-III at 74,534 lbs and 10 ft 6 in wide requires oversize permits across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Alabama in particular has corridor-specific travel restrictions that prohibit weekend travel on certain two-lane routes, so departure timing must account for these windows.
Yes. Certain Alabama corridors — particularly two-lane highways in rural areas — prohibit oversize load travel on weekends and may require advance notification to local permit offices. A carrier managing this route must plan departure timing carefully to arrive at or exit Alabama within the permitted travel window.
For a multi-state haul with time-of-day restrictions and a firm delivery deadline, booking at least 5-7 business days in advance is recommended. This allows time to secure permits in all states, confirm escort availability if required, and build a transit schedule that respects each state travel window.
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