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We have the experience to ship your heavy haul reliably to or from Alexandria Virginia

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the great state of Alexandria Virginia or anywhere within the USA.

If you need an industry leader in heavy haul shipping to and from Alexandria Virginia look no further than Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers.

Alexandria, Virginia is considered a suburb of Washington D.C. and is located in Northern Virginia. The city is most well known for its historic sites and long history of great education. Alexandria has been the site of many historical events such as the birth of George Washington’s ancestors.

The small city of Alexandria, Virginia is the eighth largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The city was founded in 1847 by a group of entrepreneurs led by John Alexander. John Alexander was searching for a new site to place his home and trade business, which he had received from his father. He wanted to create a prosperous community that offered opportunity for others to prosper as well.

How it works

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Contact us for your heavy haul shipment online or call

Schedule a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be amazed at how simple it is! All you have to do is enter your call and shipping information right into our online form. Or give that info to among our committed transportation agents over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code as well as the sort of product you need to be delivered with measurements.

We concentrate on helping you pick the best trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have skilled understanding about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

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Based upon the measurements, we choose the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving planners will certainly work with you to set up a devices pick-up day and also time which functions ideal for you. We do our extremely best to function around your timetable when you ship your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the delivery size, we could fill the same day! For larger shipments, we could require a bit more time for journey planning and also oversized allowing. For extremely lots, a route study may be required to establish the provider's route before traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our specialist Heavy Haul organizers will collaborate with you to make certain that we choose the very best option to obtain your work done as swiftly and, most importantly, cost-effectively.

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

You can contact your heavy haul carrier at any moment during your shipment to ask concerns concerning arrival times and also anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through strenuous security and also procedural training to guarantee that your freight is safe every step of the means! You or a person you designate will perform a last delivery inspection, validate a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and you need to just trust someone with the correct understanding and experience. Contact Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Alexandria Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia is a historical city with a rich culture and many diverse neighborhoods. Founded in 1749, it's a former colonial port town that has grown into the urban center of Northern Virginia. Alexandria is home to historic sites, including George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, which welcomes around one million tourists every year. Alexandria also has a thriving music scene with bands such as the Strokes and the National getting their start in this city.

Shipping To These Cities Near Alexandria Virginia?

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Richmond

226,622 residents

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Roanoke

99,229 residents

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Lynchburg

80,569 residents

What Are Virginia's Major Cities And Roadways?

Virginia is ranked 35th in the country in total square miles. The state is almost 430 miles long and nearly 200 miles wide. Virginia maintains and operates more than 98,000 miles of public roadways, with at least 1,100 miles of interstate highway in the state. I-81 runs diagonally north/south down the spine of the state, between West Virginia and North Carolina. I-95, the busiest road in the country, goes north/south in the eastern part of the state, connecting Maryland and North Carolina. I-66, an east/west highway, operates between I-81 and Washington, D.C. Likewise, I-64 runs east/west between I-81 and Norfolk.

The largest city in Virginia, Virginia Beach, has more than 450,00 residents. The two next largest cities, Norfolk and Chesapeake, each have about half the population of Virginia Beach.  The fastest growing city in the state in 2017 was Purcellville in Loudon County. The 10 largest cities in Virginia are:

  1. Virginia Beach;
  2. Norfolk;
  3. Chesapeake;
  4. Arlington;
  5. Richmond;
  6. Newport News;
  7. Alexandria;
  8. Hampton;
  9. Roanoke;
  10. Portsmouth.

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

If your load exceeds the dimensional maximums set by the state, you’ll need to apply for an oversize transport permit to travel legally in Virginia. The spacing between the kingpin of the semi-trailer and rearmost axle or a point midway between the rear tandem axle does not exceed 41 feet.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Virginia include:

Maximum weight: 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches

What Are Virginia's Length Restrictions?

Virginia is one of the few states that does not impose a total length restriction on tractor trailers. But at 48 feet, the trailer length maximum is shorter than the maximums established by most states.  Shipments are allowed a three-foot overhang in the front and a four-foot overhang in the rear. Twin trailers are restricted to 28 feet 6 inches in length.

Trailer length maximums in Virginia include:

Total length: no limit imposed;

Trailer length: 48 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Virginia?

The Department of Motor Vehicles issues oversize transport permits in Virginia. Travel with oversize loads is permitted from ½-hour before sunrise to ½-hour after sunset on weekdays. Oversize transports must cease operation by noon on Saturday. Shipping oversize loads is not permitted on Sunday and major holidays. Cities with large populations impose travel restrictions on oversize shipments during morning and evening rush hours.

Transport larger than oversize regulations allow need Super Load permits to travel in the state. Virginia’s maximum dimensions allowed for oversize travel include:

Maximum Weight:  150,000 pounds;

Maximum Length: 115 feet total;

Maximum Height:  15 feet;

Maximum Width:   16 feet.

What Are Virginia's Major Auction Houses?

Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Virginia. None of the major auction houses have a presence in the state. It’s all independents.

The most prominent equipment auction houses in Virginia include:

  • At Your Bidding, Richmond;
  • Blythe Auctions, Franklin;
  • Carwile Auctions, Farmville;
  • Culpepper Auction Center, Culpepper;
  • Motley’s Asset Disposition, Richmond;
  • Rasmus Auctions, Springfield;
  • RCI Auctions, Richmond;
  • Shumate Auctions, Warrenton.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Virginia?

Talk to Freedom Heavy Haul about hauling your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Virginia. United Rentals operates nearly 15 locations in the state. There also are more than 15 Sunbelt Rentals stores in Virginia. McClung Logan Equipment has six equipment rental locations in Virginia, including stores in Glen Allen and Salem.

Other prominent equipment rental centers in Virginia include:

  • Carter Machinery, Salem;
  • General Rental Center, Suffolk;
  • Hawkins-Graves, Lynchburg;
  • Herc Rentals, Roanoke;
  • Valley Equipment Center, Fishersville
  • Warsaw Rental Center, Warsaw.
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