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We have the experience to ship your heavy haul reliably to or from Abilene Texas

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any type of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the excellent state of Abilene Texas or anywhere within the USA.

Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers is an industry leader in safe and efficient heavy haul shipments to and from Abilene Texas.

Abilene is the fastest-growing city in Texas, and it's home to one of the most beautiful parks in Southern Texas. Located just outside of Abilene, Troy Davis State Park got its name from one of the longest-serving death row inmates in American history. Troy Davis was executed after being convicted for killing a police officer. The park offers many recreational opportunities including boating, hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, mountain biking and picnicking.

Abilene is a city located in the far west of Texas. Home to over 150 thousand people, Abilene has a rich history of residents dating back to the 1800s. Industries such as Fortune 500 company Simms International, which manufactures oilfield equipment and drilling rigs, have made this area an economic engine for Texas. Downtown Abilene houses many of the historical buildings of the city including the historic Santa Fe railroad station which was constructed in 1881.

How it works

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Contact us for your heavy haul shipment online or call

Set up a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be amazed at exactly how simple it is! All you need to do is enter your call and shipping details into our online kind. Or give that info to one of our specialized transportation agents over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and also the kind of thing you need to be moved with dimensions.

We focus on assisting you choose the ideal trailer to fit your demands. Our representatives have expert expertise about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

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Based on the dimensions, we select the correct equipment to match your shipment.

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving coordinators will work with you to organize a tools pickup day and also time which works best for you. When you deliver your equipment direct with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our very best to work around your routine!

Depending on the delivery size, we might fill the exact same day! For larger shipments, we could require a bit more time for trip planning and oversized permitting. For extremely tons, a course study might be required to establish the carrier's route before travel. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our professional Heavy Haul coordinators will certainly collaborate with you to make sure that we select the most effective choice to get your task done as swiftly as well as, most importantly, cost-effectively.

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Our carriers will ensure your Heavy Hauling Trucking shipment will reach its destination.

You can call your heavy haul transporter at any time throughout your shipment to ask inquiries about arrival times and anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through extensive security and also procedural training to make certain that your cargo is secure every action of the method! You or a person you assign will certainly perform a final delivery examination, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and also you should just trust a person with the correct understanding and experience. Get In Touch With Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Abilene Texas

Abilene is a city in Central Texas with a population of over 117,000. The city is mainly known for its town square, which is both historic and functional. It consists of many shops and restaurants, big enough to entertain the whole family. There are also several museums in the area, including "The Judge Ely Sulphur Spring Complex" which features an art gallery and the only remaining sulphur pool.

Shipping To These Cities Near Abilene Texas?

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Houston

2,310,432 residents

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San Antonio

1,508,083 residents

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Dallas

1,330,612 residents

What Are Texas's Major Cities And Roadways?

Texas is the second largest state in the country, after Alaska. Texas is more than 650 miles wide at its widest and almost 800 miles long at its longest The major east/west interstates include I-10, which runs from New Mexico to Louisiana through San Antonio and Houston., and I-20, which travels from west Texas, through Dallas and into Arkansas. On the north/south axis, I-35 runs between Dallas to San Antonio while I-45 travels between Dallas and Houston.

With more than 2 million people, Houston is the most populous city in Texas. San Antonio and Dallas each have more than a million residents. Dallas and Fort Worth were two of the fastest growing cities in the country in 2018. The 10 largest cities in Texas are:

  1. Houston;
  2. San Antonio;
  3. Dallas;
  4. Austin;
  5. Fort Worth;
  6. El Paso;
  7. Arlington;
  8. Corpus Christi;
  9. Plano;
  10. Laredo.

What Are The Height, Weight, & Width Restrictions In Texas?

Transports that exceed the state restrictions for weight, height, width or length must obtain oversize permits to travel in Texas. Texas permits loads that are about ½-foot taller than allowed in most states. The limit in Texas is 14 feet, while most states restrict loads to 13-feet 6-inches in height.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Texas include:

  • Maximum weight: 80,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW);
  • Maximum height: 14 feet;
  • Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are Texas's Length Restrictions?

Texas permits trailers to be slightly longer than is allowed most states. Yet total length limits in the state remain fairly conservative. The state allows rear overhang of four feet in the rear and front overhang of two feet. Travel trailers are restricted to 28 feet 6 inches in Texas.

Trailer length maximums in Texas include:

  • Total length: 65 feet;
  • Trailer length: 59 feet;
  • Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Texas?

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles allows oversize loads to travel from ½-hour before sunrise to ½-hour after sunset each day of the week. Loads that are less than 100-feet long can travel at night only on interstates in Texas. If your load can travel within the state without using an interstate, the maximum width allowed is 20 feet. Otherwise, 16 feet is the limit. Loads taller than 18-feet 11-inches require route surveys for permits.

Restrictions for permitted oversize loads in Texas include:

  • Maximum Weight: 240,000 pounds;
  • Maximum Length: 180 feet total;
  • Maximum Height: 18 feet 11 inches;
  • Maximum Width: 16 feet.

What Are Texas's Major Auction Houses?

Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Texas. Opened in 2016, the Houston location of Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers has become one of the busiest heavy equipment auction houses in the country. The nationwide company also operates an office in Fort Worth. Likewise, Alex Lyon and Sons has a Fort Worth location. Equify Auctions, based in Ft. Worth, has auction facilities in Cisco, Wills Point and Sealy.

Other major equipment auction houses in Texas include:

  • J. Kane, Waxahachie;
  • Beazley Auctioneers, Plano;
  • Berryhill Auctioneers, Hurst;
  • Noonday Tractor and Auctions, Flint;
  • Terrapoint, Lakeway;
  • Fojtik Auction and Equipment, Mathis;
  • Catching Brothers, Sherman;
  • Mark Switzer Auction, Sealy.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Texas?

Turn to Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Texas. In addition to operating equipment rentals at Lowe’s stores, Sunbelt Rentals has around a half dozen rental centers in Texas that specialize in oil-and-gas and pump-and-power equipment. Sunbelt also operates a central service facility in Fort Worth.

Rent-A-Center has multiple locations throughout the state. Herc Rentals has a couple locations in Texas, and Aztec Rental runs two stores in southeastern Texas. Other prominent equipment rental centers in Texas include:

  • A-1 Rental, Jacksonville and Tyler;
  • ABC Equipment Rental, Dallas;
  • Bandera Rentals, Bandera;
  • Blue Line Rental, Midland;
  • Hendershot Equipment, Decatur;
  • Redtail Equipment Rental, College Station;
  • Safe Way Rental, Austin and Round Rock;
  • Tejas Equipment Rental, New Braunfels.
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