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We have the experience to ship your heavy haul reliably to or from Illinois

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the wonderful state of Illinois or anywhere within the USA.

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If you need an industry leader in heavy haul shipping to and from Illinois look no further than Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers.

Our devices varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as much more. We have the experience and also capability to transfer any kind of oversized, over-dimensional, or overweight items anywhere in Illinois or within the whole USA.

Take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to help if you're requiring assistance shipping your construction tools or heavy equipment to Illinois.

We've obtained years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a selection of over-dimensional lots around the State of Illinois, as well as we only work with the most safe as well as most trustworthy Heavy Haul providers when traveling.

Whatever the circumstance and also questions you have, we have answers and the capacity to finish the job. We'll work both smart as well as hard to supply your equipment or machinery to any area you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

Contact us for your heavy haul shipment online or call

Set up a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be stunned at how very easy it is! All you need to do is enter your call and also delivery details right into our on-line form. Or consider that information to among our committed transport agents over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code and the type of thing you need to be delivered with dimensions.

We focus on helping you select the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our representatives have skilled understanding concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based upon the measurements, we select the proper equipment to match your shipment.

One of our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving coordinators will certainly collaborate with you to set up an equipment pickup date and time which functions ideal for you. When you deliver your tools straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our very best to function around your routine!

Depending on the delivery size, we could fill the exact same day! For bigger deliveries, we may require a bit even more time for trip preparation and also extra-large allowing. For very tons, a course survey could be essential to identify the carrier's course prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can manage it! One of our specialist Heavy Haul coordinators will certainly deal with you to guarantee that we choose the very best option to get your job done as rapidly and, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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Our Heavy Hauling Trucking carriers will deliver your shipment to its destination.

You can call your heavy haul transporter any time during your delivery to ask concerns regarding arrival times and anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through strenuous security and procedural training to make sure that your cargo is safe every action of the method! You or a person you select will certainly carry out a final shipment assessment, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and you must only rely on a person with the proper understanding as well as experience. Get In Touch With Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Illinois

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Chicago

2,709,534 residents

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Joliet

147,826 residents

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Naperville

147,501 residents

What Are Illinois's Major Cities And Roadways?

The 25th largest state in the nation, Illinois is nearly 400 miles long and more than 200 miles wide. It’s the sixth most populous state in the country. Illinois has more than 18,000 miles of roadways. With more than 2,000 of those miles on interstate highways, Illinois ranks third in the country in terms of interstate exposure. The major north/south interstates in Illinois include I-57, which runs from Chicago to Missouri, and I-86, which runs diagonally from Chicago and into Missouri. On the east/west axis, I-80 goes between Chicago and Iowa; I-76 runs through Champaign and Springfield in the middle of the state; and I-64 and I-70 traverse the lower portions of Illinois.

With more than 2 1/2 million people, Chicago is by far the largest city in Illinois. But Sumner, a small town on the Indiana border, was the fastest growing city in the state in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Illinois are:

  1. Chicago;
  2. Aurora;
  3. Joliet;
  4. Naperville;
  5. Rockford;
  6. Springfield;
  7. Peoria;
  8. Elgin;
  9. Waukegan;
  10. Champaign.

What Are The Height, Weight, & Width Restrictions In Illinois?

If your load exceeds the basic dimensional maximums set by Illinois, you’ll need to apply for oversize permit to operate in the state. The requirements in Illinois are similar to the basic maximums for other states. Watch out for old bridges in the state. On non-designated highways, height limits are only eight feet.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Illinois include:

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

Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are Illinois's Length Restrictions?

Length restrictions in Illinois are slightly shorter than they are in the rest of the country. For tractor trailers, Illinois allows three feet of overhang on each bumper. No passenger-vehicle combinations can exceed 42 feet in total length. The maximum allowable length for trailers towed by passenger vehicles is 28 feet 6 inches.

Trailer length maximums in Illinois include:

Total length: 60 feet;

Trailer length: 42 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Illinois?

The Illinois Department of Transportation issues permits for oversized shipments. Loads that exceed the overweight maximums in Illinois must apply for Super Load permits. The state allows oversize loads to travel beginning ½-hour before sunrise every day of the week. On weekdays, transport must be completed by ½-hour after sunset. Sunday transports need to finish by noon. Major holidays are blacked out.

The maximum dimensions to qualify for an overweight permit in Illinois include:

Maximum Weight: 120,000 pounds;

Maximum Length: 145 feet total;

Maximum Height: 15 feet 6 inches;

Maximum Width: 14 feet 6 inches.

What Are Illinois's Major Auction Houses?

Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Illinois. One of the largest equipment companies in the world, Ritchie Brothers, has an office in Morris. Another nationwide auction house, J.J. Kane, maintains a location in South Beloit.

Other equipment auction houses in Illinois include:

  • Almburg Auctioneering, Malta;
  • Dale Jones & Company, Aledo;
  • Centurion Service Group, Franklin Park;
  • Groff Equipment, Lawrence;
  • Martin Auction Services, Clinton;
  • Mowrey Auction, Milford;
  • Sullivan Auctioneers, Hamilton;
  • Anne Consignment Auction; St. Anne.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Illinois?

Turn to Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from rental centers located in Illinois. United Rentals operates more than 20 stores in Illinois. One location in Chicago specializes in aerial platform rentals. Sunbelt Rentals has more than a dozen locations in Illinois, including a rental service center in Sugar Grove.

Other equipment rental centers in Illinois include:

  • Big R Rental Center, Danville;
  • Burns Equipment, Waukegan;
  • Illinois Truck and Equipment, Morris;
  • Midwest Construction Rentals, Champaign;
  • MLB Rental Center, Charleston;
  • Rental Center USA, Mattoon;
  • RWCI Equipment, Flora;
  • Wirtz Rentals, Chicago.
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