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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 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 devices varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also extra. We have the experience and also capacity to deliver any kind of extra-large, over-dimensional, or obese things throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

Think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading choice to aid if you're needing aid shipping your construction devices 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 collaborate with the safest as well as most reliable Heavy Haul service providers when driving.

Whatever the circumstance as well as concerns you have, we have responses and also the capacity to do the job. We'll function both tough and also smart to deliver your tools or machinery to any place 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 shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be stunned at how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your call and shipping details right into our on the internet type. Or give that info to one of our committed transportation representatives over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and also the type of item you need to be transferred with measurements.

We focus on helping you choose the right trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have expert expertise about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the measurements, we choose the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving planners will deal with you to arrange a tools pickup day and also time which functions ideal for you. When you deliver your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our absolute best to function around your routine!

Depending on the shipment size, we might load the exact same day! For bigger shipments, we may require a bit more time for journey planning and extra-large permitting. For super loads, a course study might be essential to identify the service provider's route before traveling. Whatever is required, we can manage it! One of our professional Heavy Haul organizers will certainly collaborate with you to ensure that we select the best choice to get your job done as swiftly as well as, most importantly, 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 transporter any time during your shipment to ask questions regarding arrival times as well as anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through rigorous security and procedural training to ensure that your cargo is risk-free every step of the means! You or somebody you appoint will carry out a last shipment assessment, approve a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and you should just trust somebody with the proper 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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