We have the experience to ship your heavy haul reliably to or from Illinois
Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the wonderful 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 equipment varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as much more. We have the experience as well as capability to move any type of extra-large, over-dimensional, or overweight things throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.
Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to aid if you're needing assistance shipping your building and construction equipment or heavy equipment to Illinois.
We've got years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Illinois, and also we only work with the most safe and also most dependable Heavy Haul service providers when traveling.
Whatever the situation and also questions you have, we have answers and the ability to finish the job. We'll work both smart and hard to provide your devices or machinery to any kind of location you desire!
How it works
Schedule online or by phone for your heavy haul shipment
Schedule a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be shocked at exactly how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with and also shipping details into our on-line type. Or consider that information to one of our specialized transport representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and the type of item you need to be carried with dimensions.
We concentrate on assisting you pick the best trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have skilled knowledge about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.
Based on the dimensions, we select the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.
Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving coordinators will work with you to organize an equipment pickup day as well as time which functions finest for you. We do our very best to work around your schedule when you deliver your tools direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!
Depending on the shipment size, we might pack the very same day! For larger deliveries, we might require a bit more time for journey planning as well as oversized allowing. For super lots, a path survey may be required to identify the service provider's path prior to travel. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! Among our professional Heavy Haul planners will deal with you to make certain that we choose the best option to get your task done as rapidly as well as, most notably, cost-effectively.
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 questions regarding arrival times and also anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo extensive security as well as step-by-step training to ensure that your freight is safe every step of the means! You or somebody you select will perform a final shipment inspection, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and you're done!
Heavy Hauling is complex, and also you need to only trust somebody with the appropriate understanding as well as experience. Call Freedom Heavy Haul today.
Learn more about the great State of Illinois
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:
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.
