Freedom Heavy Haul provides full-service heavy haul trucking and oversize load transport throughout Vermont. Vermont’s granite quarrying industry around Barre is world-renowned, generating specialized heavy equipment transport needs. The state’s construction sector, timber operations, and wind and solar energy projects create diverse heavy haul demand across its mountainous terrain. Whether you’re moving a single piece of construction equipment or coordinating a complex multi-load industrial project, our team handles everything from equipment selection to permit processing to final delivery.
Freedom Heavy Haul operates a full fleet of specialized transport trailers in Vermont, including lowboy trailers for construction and mining equipment, RGN (removable gooseneck) trailers for tall machinery requiring drive-on loading, step deck and double drop trailers for moderately oversized freight, flatbed trailers for standard heavy cargo, and multi-axle platforms for superloads up to 500+ tons.
We move construction, timber, granite quarrying, renewable energy equipment across Vermont, with in-house permit handling for every state line crossed. Our dispatch team operates 24/7, and we provide free route surveys for any load requiring bridge analysis or height restriction planning. Common equipment we transport in Vermont includes excavators, cranes, bulldozers, combines, tractors, drilling rigs, generators, transformers, pressure vessels, and oversized industrial machinery of all types.
Every move is coordinated by an experienced logistics team familiar with Vermont’s road network, seasonal weight restrictions, and permit requirements. We also arrange pilot cars and law enforcement escorts where required — all included in your quote.
In Vermont, any load exceeding the following thresholds requires a permit from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans):
Permits must be obtained before the load moves. Standard permits in Vermont typically take 24-72 hours to process. Superloads may require engineering studies, route surveys, and 2-4 weeks of advance planning. Freedom Heavy Haul’s permit specialists handle all applications, fees, and compliance coordination on your behalf.
Travel restrictions in Vermont may include daylight-only movement windows, holiday blackout periods, and seasonal weight restrictions during spring thaw. Our team stays current on all Vermont DOT rules and will plan your move around any applicable restrictions.
Freedom Heavy Haul serves the full range of industries requiring heavy equipment transport in Vermont, with a particular focus on construction, timber, granite quarrying, renewable energy. We understand the specific equipment, timing constraints, and regulatory requirements for each sector and tailor our transport planning accordingly.
Our Vermont customers include general contractors, mining operators, agricultural producers, oil and gas operators, utility companies, equipment dealers, and industrial manufacturers. If your business moves heavy equipment in Vermont, we have the trailers, permits, and expertise to do it right.
Ready to move heavy equipment in Vermont? Call Freedom Heavy Haul at (866) 305-6018 for a free quote, or fill out our online quote request form. Tell us your load dimensions, weight, origin, and destination, and our team will respond quickly with a detailed transport plan and competitive rate.
We serve all major cities and regions in Vermont, including Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Barre, and everywhere in between. No job is too big or too remote — contact us today.
We transport all categories of oversize and overweight equipment in Vermont, including construction machinery (excavators, cranes, bulldozers), agricultural equipment (combines, planters, tractors), industrial machinery, oil and gas equipment, mining equipment, and specialty cargo.
Yes. Any load exceeding 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ tall, or 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight requires an oversize or overweight permit in Vermont. Permits are issued by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans). Freedom Heavy Haul handles all permitting in-house.
Rates depend on load dimensions, total weight, distance, number of permits required, and whether pilot cars or law enforcement escorts are needed. Contact Freedom Heavy Haul at (866) 305-6018 for a free, accurate quote tailored to your specific load and route.
For standard oversize loads in Vermont, 3-7 business days of notice is typical. For superloads (150,000+ lbs or 16+ feet wide), plan for 2-4 weeks lead time. Expedited service is available when timing is critical.
Yes. We coordinate all pilot car and escort requirements for Vermont, including front and rear pilot vehicles, law enforcement coordination when required, and utility line lifts as needed. All escort services are arranged by our team.