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Get Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Illinois that is both experienced and reliable

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the fantastic 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, and also more. We have the experience as well as capability to deliver any oversized, over-dimensional, or overweight products throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

Think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your top selection to aid if you're requiring aid delivery your building equipment or heavy machinery to Illinois.

We've got years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional lots all over the State of Illinois, and also we just deal with the most safe and most reputable Heavy Haul providers when traveling.

Whatever the situation and also concerns you have, we have solutions and the capacity to finish the job. We'll work both hard as well as wise to supply your tools or machinery to any type of place you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

Schedule online or by phone for your heavy haul shipment

Schedule a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be amazed at exactly how easy it is! All you have to do is enter your get in touch with as well as delivery info right into our online type. Or consider that details to one of our specialized transport representatives over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and the type of product you require to be carried with dimensions.

We specialize in helping you pick the best trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have professional understanding concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving planners will certainly collaborate with you to organize a tools pick-up day and time which works best for you. When you deliver your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our absolute best to function around your timetable!

Depending on the delivery size, we might pack the very same day! For bigger deliveries, we may require a bit even more time for journey planning as well as extra-large allowing. For extremely tons, a route survey may be essential to determine the provider's course prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can handle it! Among our specialist Heavy Haul planners will certainly collaborate with you to ensure that we select the very best alternative to get your work done as promptly as well as, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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Our carriers will ensure your Heavy Hauling Trucking shipment will reach its destination.

You can call your heavy haul carrier any time throughout your delivery to ask questions regarding arrival times and anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous security as well as procedural training to guarantee that your cargo is risk-free every action of the way! You or somebody you appoint will conduct a last delivery examination, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, as well as you need to only trust a person with the appropriate understanding as well as 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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