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

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any type of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the great 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 tools varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and extra. We have the experience and capacity to deliver any kind of extra-large, over-dimensional, or obese things throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

If you're requiring help delivery your construction tools or heavy machinery to Illinois, take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading option to assist.

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional tons around the State of Illinois, as well as we only collaborate with the safest and also most reliable Heavy Haul service providers when driving.

Whatever the circumstance as well as concerns you have, we have solutions and also the ability to finish the job. We'll work both smart as well as hard to provide your devices or equipment to any kind of area you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

Contact us for your heavy haul shipment online or call

Schedule a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be amazed at how simple it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with and delivery details into our on-line kind. Or consider that information to one of our devoted transportation representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery postal code and the kind of product you require to be moved with dimensions.

We focus on helping you pick the ideal trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have professional expertise concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

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

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving planners will certainly collaborate with you to prepare a devices pickup day and time which works ideal for you. When you ship your equipment direct with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our very best to work around your timetable!

Depending upon the delivery dimension, we could pack the same day! For larger deliveries, we may need a little more time for journey preparation and extra-large permitting. For extremely loads, a route study may be necessary to identify the service provider's course before traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! Among our professional Heavy Haul organizers will certainly collaborate with you to ensure that we choose the best choice to obtain your task done as rapidly and, 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 during your delivery to ask inquiries regarding arrival times and also anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through extensive safety and security and procedural training to make sure that your cargo is secure every step of the way! You or somebody you select will certainly carry out a last shipment inspection, approve a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, as well as you need to just rely on a person with the correct understanding as well as 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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