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We have the experience to ship your heavy haul reliably to or from Illinois

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the great 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 equipment varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as extra. We have the experience as well as ability to transfer any kind of oversized, over-dimensional, or overweight items throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to aid if you're requiring assistance delivery your building and construction equipment or heavy equipment to Illinois.

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a selection of over-dimensional lots all over the State of Illinois, and also we only collaborate with the best and also most reliable Heavy Haul service providers when traveling.

Whatever the scenario as well as concerns you have, we have responses and the capability to do the job. We'll work both smart as well as tough to provide your tools or machinery to any kind of location you desire!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Schedule a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be surprised at just how very easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and shipping info into our on-line form. Or consider that details to among our devoted transportation agents over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and the kind of item you need to be transported with measurements.

We focus on helping you select the best trailer to fit your requirements. Our agents have skilled expertise about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

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Based upon the dimensions, we pick the proper equipment to match your shipment.

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving coordinators will certainly deal with you to arrange an equipment pickup day as well as time which works best for you. We do our very best to function around your routine when you deliver your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment dimension, we might pack the exact same day! For larger deliveries, we may need a little bit even more time for trip preparation and extra-large permitting. For very tons, a path survey might be necessary to establish the carrier's route before traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! Among our professional Heavy Haul planners will collaborate with you to make certain that we choose the most effective option to obtain your job done as quickly and, 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 transporter any time throughout your shipment to ask inquiries about arrival times and also anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through extensive security as well as procedural training to guarantee that your cargo is risk-free every step of the method! You or a person you designate will certainly perform a last shipment inspection, accept a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and also you need to just rely on a person with the appropriate 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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