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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from North Carolina

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the wonderful state of Wilmington North Carolina 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 Wilmington North Carolina.

Wilmington North Carolina is a thriving metropolitan area, with a population of more than 100,000 residents. More than one-third of the city's population lives below the poverty line. The largest employer is the Southport Army Ammunition Plant, where most residents are employed. Wilmington has an unemployment rate of 11% and it is considered one of the most dangerous cities in America. Despite these statistics, Wilmington is also home to many businesses and organizations that help lower the crime rate for this area.

Wilmington, North Carolina is a quaint coastal city located on the Cape Fear River in Southeastern North Carolina. The town has a rich history of tobacco production and naval defense. Wilmington is also home to many military families, two universities, five museums, three theaters, many parks and recreation facilities, and more than 30 restaurants.

How it works

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To schedule your heavy haul shipment, call us or fill our online form

Set up a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be stunned at exactly how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your call and also shipping info into our online form. Or consider that info to among our committed transport agents over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the type of product you need to be moved with measurements.

We concentrate on helping you pick the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have skilled expertise regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

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Based on the dimensions, we pick the proper equipment to match your shipment.

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving coordinators will certainly work with you to organize a tools pick-up day as well as time which works ideal for you. We do our very best to work around your timetable when you deliver your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment size, we can fill the same day! For bigger deliveries, we might require a little even more time for journey preparation as well as oversized permitting. For super lots, a path survey could be essential to figure out the provider's path prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can manage it! Among our expert Heavy Haul coordinators will work with you to make certain that we pick the best choice to obtain your task done as swiftly and also, most importantly, cost-effectively.

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Your shipment will reach its destination. Our Heavy Hauling carriers will make sure of that.

You can call your heavy haul carrier any time throughout your shipment to ask concerns about arrival times and also anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake strenuous security and step-by-step training to make certain that your cargo is safe every action of the way! You or a person you designate will perform a final shipment inspection, sign off on a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and you need to just trust someone with the appropriate understanding as well as experience. Contact Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Wilmington North Carolina

Since the year 2000, Wilmington North Carolina has experienced a drastic decrease in crime. The Wilmington Police Department has attributed this decrease to two major factors. Firstly, the police have removed 290 violent offenders from their streets since 1980 which has dramatically reduced crime rates. Secondly, they have made improvements to their neighborhood policing program which has helped them connect with residents and keep communities safe.

Trust Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment between North Carolina and any state in the country.

North Carolina is a major agricultural state that requires plenty of heavy equipment for farming. The state is the nation’s leading producer of poultry and egg products, sweet potatoes and tobacco. North Carolina farms about half of the tobacco produced in the US. On the construction side, the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle is one of the fastest growing regions of the country, where more than 1 million square feet of office space is added annually. The region expects to build more than 10,000 new homes through 2020. John Deere manufactures hydraulic excavators and skid loaders in Kernersville. The company also builds mowers and utility vehicles in Varina. The company also builds axle units for mining equipment at its new plant in Winston-Salem.

North Carolina operates two ports, both of which are on the Atlantic Ocean;

Port of Morehead City;
Port of Wilmington.

Shipping To These Cities Near Wilmington North Carolina?

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Charlotte

912,096 residents

NC Raleigh pin-icon

Raleigh

483,579 residents

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Greensboro

301,094 residents

What Are North Carolina's Major Cities And Roadways?

North Carolina is the 28th largest state. The state is more than 550 miles long and nearly 200 miles wide. North Carolina maintains more than 80,000 miles of roadways. The state has more than 1,200 miles of interstate highway. The nation’s busiest highway, I-95, runs north/south to the west of Raleigh. I-85 goes north-south in the middle of the state, running through Charlotte. Other north/south interstates include I-77 and I-26 in the western portion of the state. I-40 runs east/west completely across the state, linking Wrightsville Beach with Ashville.

With nearly 850,000 people, Charlotte is the most populous city in the state. It’s almost twice as big as Raleigh. Led by the small town of Garner, the cities in the Research Triangle of Raleigh-Durham were the fastest growing towns in the state in 2017. The 10 largest cities in North Carolina are:

  1. Charlotte;
  2. Raleigh;
  3. Greensboro;
  4. Durham;
  5. Winston-Salem;
  6. Fayetteville;
  7. Cary;
  8. Wilmington;
  9. High Point;
  10. Greenville.

What Are The Height, Weight, & Width Restrictions In North Carolina?

Non-divisible shipments of heavy equipment that exceed the dimensional limits established by the state must apply for oversize transport permits to travel on North Carolina roadways. The basic dimensional limits in North Carolina are similar to those in the rest of the country. Oversize transportation permits are valid for 10 days in the state.

The maximum dimensional limits in the state include:

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

Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are North Carolina's Length Restrictions?

The regulation of total length in North Carolina is among the most restrictive in the nation. Many states allow as much as 70 feet in total length, so make sure you’re within regulation. Pick-up truck trailers are limited to 28-feet 6-inches.

Restrictions on transport length in North Carolina include:

Total length: 60 feet;

Trailer length: 53 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In North Carolina?

Permits to ship oversize pieces of heavy equipment in North Carolina can be obtained from the Department of Transportation. Oversize transport is permitted between sunrise and sunset on Monday through Saturday. No movement is allowed on Sundays and major holidays. Loads taller than 14-feet 6-inches must employ escort vehicles with poles.

Loads that exceed the dimensional limits must apply for Super Load permits. The maximum dimensional limits for oversize loads in North Carolina include:

Maximum Weight:  110,000 pounds;

Maximum Length: 110 feet total;

Maximum Height:  15 feet;

Maximum Width:  14 feet.

What Are North Carolina's Major Auction Houses?

Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in North Carolina. With an office in Concord, J.J. Kane is the only national auction house in North Carolina. Iron Horse Auction, a regional auction house, has an office in Rockingham.

Other prominent independent auction houses in North Carolina include:

  • Bradley’s Auction Services, Godwin;
  • Classic Auctions, Locust;
  • B. Harris, Warrenton;
  • Godley Auction, Charlotte;
  • Lloyd Meekins, Lumberton;
  • RDO Auction, Mt. Olive;
  • Rogers Auctioneers, Pittsboro;
  • Southeastern Auction, Chadburn.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In North Carolina?

Choose Freedom Heavy Haul to haul your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in North Carolina. United Rentals has more than 15 locations in North Carolina. Sunbelt Rentals operates nearly 20 rental centers in the state. Carolina Cat operates a half dozen stores in the state. Herc Rentals has three locations in the state. Gregory Poole runs three rental locations in North Carolina. General Renters also has a number of locations in the state.

Other prominent rental centers in North Carolina include:

  • Bobcat of Ashville, Asheville;
  • Bobcat of Fayetteville, Fayetteville;
  • Gaston Rentals, Gaston;
  • General Rental Center, Durham;
  • H&E Equipment, Fletcher;
  • Koster Equipment, Franklin;
  • May Heavy Equipment, Clayton;
  • Rental Center, Shelby.
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