Michigan To North Carolina Heavy Haulers Equipment Transport Service

Do you need to ship your heavy equipment from Michigan to North Carolina? Freedom Heavy Haul can help. Trust us to provide you with all the information you need to make your Michigan to North Carolina transport decisions. Our knowledgeable heavy-haul agents have years of experience arranging and shepherding heavy-equipment transport to successful conclusions. We can make your experience hassle free. Our logistics professionals will give you peace of mind.

We provide our heavy haul customers with a high level of communication. If you have questions while your equipment is in transit, we provide a transport agent who can answer all your questions. You’ll get regular status updates during the shipping process. We’ll also confirm with you as soon as your transport is complete. You’ll work with a hard working, trustworthy, and reliable transport agent. Ready for a punctual and hassle free equipment transport experience? Call Freedom Heavy Haul today!

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What Are Michigan's Major Cities And Roadways?

Michigan is more than 450 miles long and nearly 400 miles wide. When you include the Upper Peninsula, Michigan is the 11th largest state in the country. The state has more than 120,000 miles of roadways, including 1,200 miles of interstate highways. In Michigan, I-75 goes north/south from Sault St. Marie on the Canadian border to Detroit. I-69 runs diagonally north/south from Lake Superior to the Indiana border. I-96 travels east/west from Muskegon to Detroit. I-94 also runs east/west in the lower portion of the state, from St. Joseph to Detroit. Except for a short stretch of I-75, there are no interstate highways in the Upper Peninsula.

Michigan is the 10th most populous state in the nation. Nearly 10 million people live in the state. With more than 600,000 people, Detroit remains the largest city by population in Michigan. Grand Rapids, the second largest city in the state, was the fastest growing city in the state in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Michigan are:

  1. Detroit;
  2. Grand Rapids;
  3. Warren;
  4. Sterling Heights;
  5. Ann Arbor;
  6. Lansing;
  7. Flint;
  8. Dearborn;
  9. Livonia;
  10. Westland.

What Are The Height Weight & Width Restrictions In Michigan?

If your heavy equipment shipment exceeds the dimensional limits established in Michigan, you’ll need to apply for oversize shipping permits to travel in the state. Oversize permits can take as long as 10 days to process. Frost and thaw regulations that restrict travel on icy roads run from February through April.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Michigan include:

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

Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are Michigan's Length Restrictions?

Michigan is one of the northern states that permits dual trailers, which can be as long as 75 feet. The maximum length for trailers, 65 feet, is longer than most states permit. On non-designated roadways, the maximum trailer length is 50 feet. The state allows a 3-foot overhang on the front bumper and a 4-foot overhang on the rear bumper, which is part of the overall length calculations. Travel trailers are restricted to 28 feet 6 inches.

Trailer length maximums in Michigan include:

Total length: 75 feet;

Trailer length: 65 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversized Transport Permits In Michigan?

Permits to ship oversize loads on Michigan roadways are available from the state Department of Transportation. During weekdays, oversize transport is restricted to ½-hour before sunrise until ½-hour after sunset. On weekends, only shipments less than feet long, feet high and feet wide are allowed to travel. Motor homes longer than 105 feet are considered Super Loads.

The maximum dimensions allowed for an oversize load in Michigan include:

Maximum Weight: 150,000 pounds or more requires bridge study;

Maximum Length: 150 feet total;

Maximum Height: 15 feet;

Maximum Width: 16 feet.

What Are Michigan's Major Auction Houses?

Call Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Michigan. Ritchie Brothers, the largest equipment auction house in the country, runs four locations in Michigan. National competitor J.J. Kane maintains an office in Charlotte.

Repocast has three locations in Michigan. Other major equipment auction houses in Michigan include:

  • Art Smith Auctioneers, Cedar Springs;
  • Assets Now, Ferndale;
  • Big Bear Auction, Eau Claire;
  • Brian Hasty Auction, Tekonsha;
  • Miedema Auctioneering, Wayland;
  • RJ Montgomery, Plymouth;
  • Rowley’s Auction Services; Attica
  • Vander Kolk Auction, Dorr.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Michigan?

Trust Freedom Heavy Haul to haul your pieces of heavy equipment to or from any rental-center location in Michigan. Sunbelt Rentals operates seven equipment-rental locations in the state, including a Power and Pump dealer in Shelby Charter Township. United Rentals also has seven locations in Michigan.

AIS Construction Equipment has five rental locations in the state. Other equipment rental centers in Michigan include:

  • Herc Rentals, Erie;
  • Carleton Equipment, Kalamazoo;
  • Cloverdale Equipment, Norton Shores;
  • Fader Equipment, Kalamazoo;
  • Grand Equipment, Huntington;
  • McAllister Rentals, Midland and Traverse City;
  • Southeastern Equipment, Holt;
  • Universal Rent All, Cadillac.

North Carolina Shipping FAQs

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.

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 Oversized 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.

Nobody Hauls Like Freedom Heavy Haulers!

Trust Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your construction equipment, farm equipment and heavy machinery safely to its next workstation. Choosing the right trailer is paramount to a successful transport. We can help! Whether it’s a flatbed trailer, a step-deck trailer, or an RGN trailer you need, we have the expert knowledge to guide you.

Regardless of the type of equipment that you need shipped, our heavy-haul carriers can handle it. Freedom Heavy Haul will get you set up with a turnkey transport service. Even if you need oversize transport or disaster recovery. Your valuable heavy equipment needs a professional plan and execution. Our logistics experts are the team for the job.

We can ship heavy construction equipment. Freedom Heavy Haul has experience shipping bulldozers, excavators, dump trucks, and more! Our carriers also ship smaller equipment as well. No matter what type of equipment you need transported, let Freedom Heavy Haul provide you with a free assessment and free quote. Contact us right away

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