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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 kind of sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the terrific 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 devices ranges 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 capacity to deliver any kind of oversized, over-dimensional, or overweight items anywhere in Illinois or within the entire USA.

Think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading selection to aid if you're requiring help shipping your building devices or heavy equipment to Illinois.

We've obtained years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Illinois, and we only work with the best and most reputable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the circumstance and questions you have, we have solutions and also the capacity to do the job. We'll work both tough and wise to supply your equipment or machinery 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

Arrange a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be stunned at just how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your call and shipping information right into our on the internet form. Or consider that information to one of our committed transportation agents over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and the kind of item you require to be carried with measurements.

We specialize in helping you choose the ideal trailer to fit your requirements. Our representatives have skilled knowledge about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the measurements, we pick the correct equipment to match your shipment.

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving planners will certainly collaborate with you to set up an equipment pick-up day and time which functions finest for you. We do our really best to work around your schedule when you ship your equipment direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment dimension, we could pack the very same day! For bigger deliveries, we could need a bit even more time for journey preparation and also oversized permitting. For incredibly lots, a course study might be needed to figure out the provider's course prior to travel. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! One of our professional Heavy Haul planners will certainly work with you to ensure that we pick the very best option to obtain your job done as swiftly as well as, most importantly, cost-effectively.

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

You can contact your heavy haul carrier any time throughout your delivery to ask inquiries about arrival times and anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo rigorous security and procedural training to make sure that your freight is risk-free every step of the method! You or a person you select will perform a final shipment examination, validate a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and also you ought to only rely on someone with the proper understanding as well as experience. Get In Touch With 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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