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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 terrific state of Illinois or anywhere within the USA.

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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 devices varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also extra. We have the experience as well as capability to carry any large, over-dimensional, or overweight things throughout Illinois or within the entire USA.

If you're requiring support shipping your construction tools or heavy machinery to Illinois, consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading option to assist.

We've obtained years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional loads around the State of Illinois, and also we only work with the safest and also most trustworthy Heavy Haul service providers on the road.

Whatever the scenario and concerns you have, we have answers and also the ability to do the job. We'll work both hard and wise to supply your tools or machinery to any kind of area you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

To schedule your heavy haul shipment, call us or fill our online form

Set up a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be amazed at just how very easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact as well as shipping info right into our on-line form. Or consider that information to among our devoted transportation representatives over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code and also the type of product you need to be transported with measurements.

We concentrate on helping you pick the right trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have expert knowledge about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based upon the dimensions, we select the correct equipment to match your shipment.

Among our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving organizers will certainly work with you to prepare a tools pickup day and time which works finest for you. When you deliver your devices straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our greatest to work around your routine!

Depending on the shipment size, we could pack the same day! For bigger deliveries, we may require a little more time for trip planning and also extra-large allowing. For super tons, a path survey may be necessary to determine the provider's route prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can manage it! One of our specialist Heavy Haul organizers will certainly work with you to make sure that we pick the best choice to get your work done as quickly 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 carrier at any time during your shipment to ask concerns about arrival times and anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo strenuous safety and security and also procedural training to ensure that your freight is safe every step of the way! You or someone you designate will perform a last delivery evaluation, validate a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

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