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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Illinois

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

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Looking for safe and effective heavy haul shipping to and from Illinois? Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers is an industry leader.

Our equipment varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as more. We have the experience and also capability to transport any kind of oversized, over-dimensional, or obese items throughout Illinois or within the entire USA.

Think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to help if you're needing help shipping your building and construction devices or heavy machinery to Illinois.

We've got decades of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a variety of over-dimensional loads around the State of Illinois, as well as we only work with the most safe and also most reliable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the circumstance as well as inquiries you have, we have answers and also the capability to finish the job. We'll function both wise as well as tough to deliver your devices or equipment to any type of location you want!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Arrange a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be stunned at just how very easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and also shipping details right into our on the internet form. Or consider that details to one of our committed transportation agents over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery postal code and also the type of item you need to be moved with dimensions.

We specialize in aiding you pick the ideal trailer to fit your requirements. Our agents have expert understanding regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

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

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving organizers will certainly collaborate with you to prepare an equipment pickup day and also time which works finest for you. We do our really best to function around your routine when you ship your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the delivery size, we might pack the same day! For bigger shipments, we might need a bit more time for trip planning as well as oversized permitting. For super lots, a course study could be essential to establish the carrier's route prior to travel. Whatever is needed, we can handle it! One of our specialist Heavy Haul organizers will work with you to ensure that we pick the best choice to obtain your job done as rapidly and also, most notably, 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 at any time throughout your shipment to ask concerns regarding arrival times and also anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through rigorous security and step-by-step training to ensure that your cargo is secure every step of the way! You or somebody you assign will certainly carry out a final shipment evaluation, approve a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and you ought to only trust someone with the proper understanding and experience. Call 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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