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  1. KWJams

    Oversize Permits ??

    Mostly chasing freight on load boards and in the past most brokers would add to the posted rate for permits but lately 90% say they are all in and nothing left for permits. The $42.50 fee is per State not including what the State charges. Just hauled a 9' 6" wide x 14'2" tall load from...
  2. KWJams

    Oversize Permits ??

    Just about to get out of the oversize load business if I can't find an good, affordable (not cheap) permitting service. Have normally used ______ but their rates of $42.50 per state are awfully high for the quality of service. They are great for taking my order but it never fails that I have...
  3. KWJams

    Tips on loading a John Deere 644 wheel loader on dovetail

    Some good tips -- thanks
  4. KWJams

    Tips on loading a John Deere 644 wheel loader on dovetail

    I've ran loaders way back before the controls became electrical. My main concern is keeping it straight. The goofiest machine I ever hauled was a articulated telehandler. But it had a magic switch that locks if from articulating and you can lean out the door and watch your wheel track up the...
  5. KWJams

    Tips on loading a John Deere 644 wheel loader on dovetail

    Any visual reference points that you use -- or just close your eyes and gun it?
  6. KWJams

    Tips on loading a John Deere 644 wheel loader on dovetail

    Yes on the pipe -- leased to Brady. I've hauled this loader before up in North Dakota with this same dovetail, but it always had an an operator that drove it on and off the trailer.
  7. KWJams

    Tips on loading a John Deere 644 wheel loader on dovetail

    Height should be ok. Nothing on the cab roof like strobes so the height of machine is around 10' 4". Can't remember deck height on the step deck but Texas and New Mexico where I will be moving it is 14' states. My big concern is not being able to see the ground contact area with the wheels so...
  8. KWJams

    Tips on loading a John Deere 644 wheel loader on dovetail

    Will be getting a regular dose of loading and unloading one of these machines and was looking for tips on loading one --- as in driving one onto and off of the trailer without a spotter.
  9. KWJams

    Flags on oversized loads

    This is all covered in provisions of the issued permit. Always request the "Provisions" when ordering permits. Read the permit. ---- > https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/393.87
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