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

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the terrific state of Illinois or anywhere within the USA.

Looking for safe and effective heavy haul shipping to and from Illinois? Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers is an industry leader.

Our equipment varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also a lot more. We have the experience and capacity to transfer any oversized, over-dimensional, or obese products throughout Illinois or within the entire USA.

If you're needing assistance delivery your construction equipment or heavy machinery to Illinois, consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to assist.

We've got decades of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a selection of over-dimensional tons around the State of Illinois, as well as we only deal with the safest and also most reputable Heavy Haul providers when driving.

Whatever the circumstance and concerns you have, we have responses as well as the capability to do the job. We'll function both hard and smart to deliver your tools or machinery to any area you desire!

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 you'll be surprised at exactly how simple it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and also shipping info right into our on-line form. Or give that details to one of our committed transport agents over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery postal code and the type of thing you need to be carried with dimensions.

We concentrate on aiding you pick the ideal trailer to fit your requirements. Our agents have expert knowledge concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving coordinators will certainly collaborate with you to set up a devices pickup day as well as time which functions best for you. We do our really best to function around your routine when you deliver your tools straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment size, we might fill the exact same day! For larger shipments, we could need a little more time for trip planning and also extra-large permitting. For incredibly loads, a path study could be necessary to figure out the provider's path prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our expert Heavy Haul organizers will deal with you to make sure that we select the most effective option to get your task done as quickly as well as, 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 any time during your delivery to ask inquiries concerning arrival times and anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo strenuous safety and step-by-step training to ensure that your cargo is secure every action of the means! You or somebody you designate will certainly conduct a final shipment examination, accept a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and also you ought to just rely on someone with the proper understanding and also experience. Contact 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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