Shreveport, LA
Farm Equipment Transport

In Shreveport, LA, a load is generally considered oversized or overweight if it exceeds the legal limits for Louisiana:

• Width: 8'6"
• Height: 13'6"
• Length: 65 feet overall combination
• Weight: 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight

Any farm equipment load exceeding these limits may require an oversize or overweight permit in Louisiana. State, local, bridge, axle, and route-specific restrictions may apply. Contact us for route-specific requirements.

• Permits are required for farm equipment transport exceeding legal size or weight limits in Louisiana
• Permit duration and routing depend on permit type, load dimensions, weight, and issuing agency approval
• Route-specific approval may be required for loads moving through Shreveport's Gulf Coast, ranching, dealer, and agricultural freight corridors
• Travel restrictions may apply during peak traffic, construction, weather events, or route limitations on the I-20, I-49, I-220, and US-71 corridors
• Local Shreveport city and Caddo County approvals may be required in addition to Louisiana state permits when using city or county roads

Escort vehicles may be required for farm equipment transport in Shreveport, LA depending on width, height, length, overhang, route, and permit conditions:

• Escort vehicles may be required when farm equipment transport exceeds Louisiana legal size, weight, or permit routing limits
• Overwidth, overheight, overlength, and rear-overhang conditions are reviewed during the oversize/overweight permit process
• One or more pilot cars may be assigned based on the approved route, roadway type, traffic conditions, bridges, and work zones
• Height-pole escorts, police escorts, or utility coordination may be required for high loads or complex urban routes
• Local city, county, or bridge authority requirements may apply in addition to state permit conditions

• Permitted farm equipment hauling in Shreveport, LA is controlled by state oversize rules, local routing conditions, and the movement instructions printed on the permit.
• State highway movement in Louisiana follows permit-controlled hours; Louisiana oversize travel times are determined by permit conditions, route approval, and any parish or city restrictions.
• Weekend, holiday, bridge, and urban corridor restrictions may apply depending on the permitted route.
• Permit instructions may restrict movement during rush-hour traffic on I-20, I-49, and US-71.
• Local restrictions from Shreveport, Caddo Parish, bridge authorities, or port facilities may add conditions beyond the state permit.

• "Oversize Load" signs should match the active permit conditions for oversize agricultural machinery in Shreveport, LA
• Wide or overhanging farm machinery should be flagged according to Louisiana permit conditions before entering Shreveport routes
• Amber lighting should be checked before departure so escort vehicles and nearby motorists can identify the permitted load
• Weight distribution must be reviewed before hauling so the load remains stable and compliant throughout the approved route
• Urban delivery points, ramps, and restricted roads around Shreveport may require extra safety planning before the load is released

• Oversize farm equipment moving through Shreveport, LA needs a route that accounts for bridge restrictions, lane width, and safe turning space.
• Ramp geometry, shoulder width, and intersection space should be reviewed before moving large equipment on I-20, I-49, and US-71.
• Weather, resurfacing projects, and emergency closures may require alternate routing before the load is released.
• Loads should stay on the permitted route unless the state or local authority approves a revised path.