Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the fantastic state of Lincoln Nebraska or anywhere within the USA.
Less than an hour from Omaha, Lincoln is a small college town with a population of less than 100,000 that has been steadily growing for the past decade. Founded as a city in 1867, Lincoln became Nebraska's state capital in 1868 and was named after President Abraham Lincoln. With a deep history and close-knit community, many residents cite the affordable cost of living as well as the low crime rate as reasons they chose to make Lincoln their home.
One of the most fascinating cities in the United States is Lincoln Nebraska. With about 200,000 residents and a 1.4 million square mile area, Lincoln Nebraska is one of the largest cities in the country. It is also one of the safest and cleanest cities in America with small crime rates and high levels of education. Along with these benefits, it has clear and dependable air quality and a cheap cost of living that is almost seven percent lower than the national average.
Lincoln is a city in the state of Nebraska and one of the most populated cities in the state. It was first incorporated as a town in 1856 and eventually became a city over 100 years later in 1867. Lincoln developed as an agricultural center and became known as "The White City" after hosting the World's Industrial and Cotton Exposition and International Athletic Exhibition in 1908. Today, Lincoln is home to an international community with residents from more than 50 countries around the world.
Nebraska is the16th largest state in the nation, in terms of total acreage. The state is 430 miles long and more than 200 miles wide. Nebraska has more than 95,000 miles of public roadways, which includes more than 10,000 miles of state highway. The interstate system in Oklahoma contains a little less than 500 miles of highway, as only one interstate crosses the state. I-80 links Omaha and Lincoln, the two biggest cities in the state by far, with Iowa and Wyoming.
Nebraska is the 37th largest state in the country by population. Omaha, which has more than 430,000 residents, is the largest city by population in Nebraska. It’s a little less than twice the size of Lincoln, the state capitol. The areas around Omaha and Lincoln are expanding most rapidly. Hickman, a small town south of Lincoln, was the fastest growing city in Nebraska in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Nebraska are:
Heavy equipment shipments that exceed the maximum dimensions established by the state must obtain oversize permits to use the roads in Nebraska. Single axels are limited to 20,000 pounds each, while double axels must weight 34,000 pounds or less.
The dimensional restrictions in the state of Nebraska include:
Maximum weight: 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW);
Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;
Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.
Overall length restrictions in Nebraska are slightly more lenient than rules in other southern states. Most states restrict length to less than 70 feet. Nebraska allows shipments as long as 85 feet on designated highways. The use of escort vehicles is required if the length of the load exceeds 90 feet.
Trailer length maximums in Nebraska include:
Total length: 75 feet;
Trailer length: 53 feet;
Motor home length: 45 feet.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation issues permits to ship oversize loads in the state. The transport of oversize loads is permitted from ½-hour before sunrise until ½-hour after sunset every day of the week. Movement during the morning and evening rush hours around Lincoln and Omaha is restricted. Travel also is restricted on major holidays, including the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Oversize shipments that exceed dimensional regulations must apply for Super Load permits. The maximum oversize dimensions that Nebraska allows include:
Maximum Weight:Â Â 110,000 pounds;
Maximum Length:Â 120 feet total;
Maximum Height:Â 14 feet 6 inches;
Maximum Width:Â Â 14 feet.
Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Nebraska. Ritchie Brothers operates a location in Lincoln. Online auction house AuctionTime.com is headquartered in Lincoln.
The most prominent equipment auction houses in Nebraska include:
Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Nebraska. Sunbelt Rentals also operates nearly 10 stores in Nebraska. United Rentals has a pair of locations in the state.
NMC Rental Services operates eight locations in the state. Construction Rental has stores in Grand Island and North Platte. Other independent equipment rental centers in Nebraska include: