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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Illinois

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

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 ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and extra. We have the experience and also capacity to move any kind of extra-large, over-dimensional, or obese products throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

Think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to help if you're needing assistance shipping your construction equipment or heavy equipment to Illinois.

We've obtained years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional tons throughout the State of Illinois, as well as we only work with the best and also most dependable Heavy Haul service providers when traveling.

Whatever the situation and also questions you have, we have responses and the capacity to do the job. We'll function both smart and also tough to provide your equipment or machinery to any type of place you want!

How it works

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Step 1

Schedule online or by phone for your heavy haul shipment

Arrange a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be amazed at exactly how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your contact and delivery info right into our on-line type. Or give that information to one of our dedicated transport representatives over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the type of thing you require to be transported with dimensions.

We concentrate on aiding you choose the ideal trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have experienced understanding regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the dimensions, we select the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving coordinators will deal with you to arrange a tools pickup date as well as time which works finest for you. We do our very best to work around your timetable when you deliver your equipment direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the delivery size, we could pack the same day! For larger deliveries, we may require a little even more time for trip planning and extra-large permitting. For very tons, a course study may be essential to figure out the provider's path prior to traveling. Whatever is required, we can manage it! One of our specialist Heavy Haul planners will deal with you to ensure that we choose the most effective option to obtain your task done as rapidly as well as, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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Step 3

Your shipment will reach its destination. Our Heavy Hauling carriers will make sure of that.

You can call your heavy haul carrier at any time throughout your shipment to ask questions about arrival times as well as anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through strenuous security as well as procedural training to make sure that your cargo is risk-free every step of the method! You or somebody you select will carry out a final shipment examination, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and also you need to just rely on a person with the proper understanding and 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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