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

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the fantastic 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 tools ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also more. We have the experience and also capacity to transfer any type of extra-large, over-dimensional, or overweight things anywhere in Illinois or within the whole USA.

If you're needing assistance shipping your building and construction tools or heavy machinery to Illinois, think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to aid.

We've got years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional tons throughout the State of Illinois, as well as we only collaborate with the safest and most trustworthy Heavy Haul carriers when driving.

Whatever the situation and also inquiries you have, we have answers and also the capability to do the job. We'll function both tough as well as smart to provide your tools or equipment to any type of location you want!

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, as well as you'll be shocked at exactly how very easy it is! All you have to do is enter your get in touch with and shipping information into our online type. Or consider that information to among our committed transportation agents over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and the kind of thing you require to be moved with measurements.

We concentrate on helping you choose the right trailer to fit your needs. Our representatives have expert understanding about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving coordinators will work with you to set up an equipment pickup day and also time which functions finest for you. We do our extremely best to work around your routine when you ship your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment size, we might load the exact same day! For larger shipments, we may require a little more time for trip preparation and also oversized allowing. For super tons, a route survey could be essential to identify the provider's path prior to traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! Among our specialist Heavy Haul coordinators will certainly deal with you to ensure that we select the most effective choice to obtain your task done as promptly and, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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

You can call your heavy haul carrier at any moment throughout your shipment to ask concerns concerning arrival times and anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous safety and security and procedural training to guarantee that your freight is risk-free every action of the way! You or a person you designate will perform a final shipment examination, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and also you should just rely on someone with the proper understanding and 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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