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

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the great 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 a lot more. We have the experience as well as capability to carry any kind of large, over-dimensional, or obese things throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

If you're requiring assistance shipping your building equipment or heavy machinery to Illinois, take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading selection to help.

We've obtained years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a range of over-dimensional tons throughout the State of Illinois, and also we just work with the safest and most trustworthy Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the circumstance and concerns you have, we have responses and the capability to do the job. We'll work both clever as well as hard to deliver your devices or equipment to any type of area you want!

How it works

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Step 1

Schedule online or by phone for your heavy haul shipment

Schedule a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be surprised at how very easy it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with and also shipping info into our on-line form. Or give that details to one of our committed transport representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery postal code and also the kind of thing you need to be carried with dimensions.

We specialize in aiding you pick the ideal trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have skilled knowledge regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the measurements, we choose the proper equipment to match your shipment.

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving coordinators will certainly collaborate with you to arrange a tools pick-up day and time which works best for you. When you deliver your tools straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our greatest to work around your timetable!

Depending upon the delivery size, we can fill the exact same day! For larger deliveries, we might require a bit more time for journey planning as well as extra-large allowing. For very tons, a path survey could be required to figure out the service provider's route before travel. Whatever is required, we can manage it! Among our professional Heavy Haul planners will work with you to ensure that we pick the very best option to get your work done as promptly as well as, 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 shipment to ask concerns regarding arrival times and also anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo rigorous security and also step-by-step training to ensure that your freight is secure every action of the way! You or somebody you assign will certainly conduct a final shipment examination, sign off on a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, as well as you need to only rely on a person with the appropriate understanding and experience. Call 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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