Freedom Heavy Haul has experience with Hawaii to Louisiana heavy equipment hauling. Shipping heavy equipment from Hawaii to Louisiana can be a complex process. Let us get you the information you need. Don’t risk your heavy equipment transport with inexperienced haulers. We have years of experience arranging heavy transport and hauling. We can make your experience hassle free. Our logistics professionals will give you peace of mind.
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Choose Freedom Heavy Haul to haul your heavy equipment between Hawaii and any other state in the union. Hawaii depends upon tourism to balance its budget. Nearly 10 million people visit the islands each year, generating an estimated for the state’s economy. As a result, the skyline continues to grow. Non-residential building starts in the state are worth nearly $2 billion every year. There are nearly3,000 construction firms in the state. More than 30,000 people work in the construction industry in Hawaii. The demand for quality transportation of heavy construction equipment continues to grow. Agriculture also is important to Hawaii. The state is the nation’s leading grower of pineapples and macadamia nuts, and it ranks second to Florida in the production of sugar cane. Coffee, bananas, guava and other fruits are grown and exported from Hawaii. There is a steady need for shipping heavy farming equipment throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii maintains two ports on the Pacific Ocean, including one deep-water port: Port of Honolulu; Port of Kailua Kona.
Hawaii is ranked 43rd in the country in terms of square mileage. Throughout the islands, there is less than 10,00 miles of roadway. That’s the least of any state. There is no interstate highway system in Hawaii. Each of the largest four islands. SR-19 and SR-11 connect to run around the island of Hawaii, while SR-30, SR-36 and SR-37 serve Maui. SR-83 and SR-93 are on Oahu, and SR-50 and SR-56 cover Kauai.
Hawaii is the 10th smallest state in the country in terms of population. With nearly 350,000 people, Honolulu is nearly seven times as large as any city in the state. Kahului, on the island of Maui, is the fastest growing city in Hawaii. The 10 largest cities in Hawaii are:
Heavy equipment shipments that exceed the maximum dimensions established by the state must obtain oversize permits to use the roads in Hawaii. The state’s maximum width rule is ½-foot wider than other regulations in most other states. Single axles are restricted to carrying a maximum of 24,000 pounds, while tandem axles each must weigh 34,000 pounds or less.
The dimensional restrictions in the state of Hawaii include:
Maximum weight: 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW);
Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;
Maximum width: 9 feet.
Unlike most state, Hawaii does not restrict overall length. Trailer-length regulations are on par with the rules in the rest of the country.
Trailer length maximums in Hawaii include:
Total length: no restrictions;
Trailer length: 58 feet;
Motor home length: 45 feet.
Oversize permits to ship heavy equipment in Hawaii can be obtained from the state Department of Transportation. Oversize loads are permitted to travel between ½-hour before sunrise and ½-hour after sunset. Weekend and evening movement is at the discretion of the district engineer.
Oversize shipments that exceed dimensional regulations must apply for Super Load permits. Because of the nature of the state’s terrain, applications for Super Load transports are decided on a case-by-case basis. The maximum oversize dimensions that Hawaii allows include:
Maximum Weight: case-by-case basis;
Maximum Length: 70 feet total;
Maximum Height: case-by-case basis;
Maximum Width: 14 feet.
Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Hawaii. The major national auction houses don’t maintain a presence in the islands.
The most prominent equipment auction houses in Hawaii include:
Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Hawaii. Sunbelt Rentals runs three rental stores in Hawaii. Allied Machinery operates three rental locations in Hawaii, and American Machinery runs two rental stores on the islands.
Other independent equipment rental centers in Hawaii include:
Louisiana is the 31st biggest state in the union by acreage. The state is nearly 380 miles long and almost 130 miles wide. Louisiana only has about 60,000 miles of public roadways, less than 1,000 miles of which is interstate highway. In the northern portion of the state, I-20 runs east/west between and Mississippi and Texas. I-10 also travels east/west across the state, linking New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette in the southern portion of the state. Louisiana’s main north/south interstate is I-49, which runs between Lafayette and Shreveport.
With more than 350,000 people, New Orleans remains the largest city the in the state. But Baton Rouge and Shreveport each have more than 200,000 residents. Surprisingly, New Orleans, which has added nearly 50,000 residents since 2009, was the fastest growing city in Louisiana in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Louisiana are:
Heavy equipment shipments that exceed the maximum dimensions established by the state must obtain oversize permits to use the roads in Louisiana.
The dimensional restrictions in the state of Louisiana 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 Louisiana are similar to rules in other southern states. On designated routes, the maximum length is 59 feet 6 inches. Notice that the trailer-length limit, at 50 feet, is slightly shorter than the normal 53 feet. Twin trailers are limited to 30 feet in length. Â The state permits overhang of four feet in the front and eight feet in the rear.
Trailer length maximums in Louisiana include:
Total length: 65 feet on non-designated routes;
Trailer length: 50 feet;
Motor home length: 45 feet.
Permits to ship oversize loads in Louisiana can be obtained from the state Department of Transportation and Development. The movement of oversize loads is allowed from between ½-hour before sunrise to ½-hour after sunset on weekdays on Monday through Saturday. Loads that are less than 100,000 pounds, 9o-feet long and 12-feet wide can travel from ½-hour before sunset until 1 p.m. on Sundays. No transportation of oversize equipment is permitted on major holidays. Oversize loads must avoid bridges near New Orleans during morning and evening rush hours.
Oversize shipments that exceed dimensional regulations must apply for Super Load permits. The maximum oversize dimensions that Louisiana allows include:
Maximum Weight:Â 152,000 pounds;
Maximum Length: 110 feet total;
Maximum Height:Â 14 feet;
Maximum Width:Â Â 14 feet.
Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Louisiana. There are no national auction houses in Louisiana, which opens up room for independent businesses to operate.
The most prominent equipment auction houses in Louisiana include:
Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Louisiana. United Rentals has more than 15 locations in the state. Sunbelt Rentals also operates nearly 15 stores in Louisiana. Scott Equipment operates a dozen rental locations spread throughout the state. General Rental Center has two stores in the state, in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Herc Rentals runs a store in Baton Rouge.
Other independent equipment rental centers in Louisiana include:
If you have farm equipment, construction equipment, or heavy machinery that you need transported, Choosing the right trailer is paramount to a successful transport. We can help! Our agents will work to understand your needs and recommend the right trailer for the job.
Our heavy-haul carriers can handle any type of equipment you need shipped. Disaster recovery? Oversize transport? No problem! Our turnkey transport service will leave you with peace of mind. Let our logistics professionals plan and execute the transport of your valuable heavy equipment.
Freedom Heavy Haul ships heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, excavators and dump trucks. Our dedicated carriers also transport smaller equipment like skid steers and forklifts. If you have equipment you need transported, let Freedom Heavy Haul provide you with a free, no obligation quote. Contact us right away
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