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

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the wonderful state of Illinois 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 Illinois.

Our tools varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as a lot more. We have the experience and ability to carry any kind of large, over-dimensional, or overweight products throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

If you're needing assistance shipping your building devices or heavy machinery to Illinois, take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to aid.

We've got years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional lots around the State of Illinois, and also we only deal with the safest and most reliable Heavy Haul service providers when traveling.

Whatever the situation as well as questions you have, we have solutions and the capability to do the job. We'll work both clever and tough to deliver your tools or equipment to any kind of location you want!

How it works

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Step 1

Contact us for your heavy haul shipment online or call

Arrange a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be shocked at just how very easy it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with and delivery info right into our online kind. Or give that information to one of our committed transportation representatives over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery postal code and the type of item you need to be moved with measurements.

We concentrate on assisting you select the best trailer to fit your requirements. Our representatives have professional expertise about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based upon the measurements, we choose the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.

One of our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving organizers will deal with you to arrange a devices pickup day and also time which works ideal for you. We do our very best to function around your timetable when you ship your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the delivery dimension, we might fill the very same day! For bigger shipments, we may need a bit more time for trip preparation and also large permitting. For incredibly tons, a route study might be essential to identify the provider's route prior to traveling. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! Among our specialist Heavy Haul planners will certainly deal with you to guarantee that we pick the most effective alternative to get your job done as promptly and, most notably, cost-effectively.

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

You can call your heavy haul carrier at any time during your shipment to ask questions concerning arrival times and also anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake extensive safety and procedural training to make certain that your cargo is secure every step of the means! You or a person you assign will carry out a final delivery examination, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and you need to just rely on someone with the appropriate understanding and 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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