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

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the great state of Illinois or anywhere within the USA.

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, as well as a lot more. We have the experience and also capacity to transfer any type of large, over-dimensional, or obese things throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

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

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a variety of over-dimensional lots throughout the State of Illinois, and also we only work with the best and also most trustworthy Heavy Haul providers on the road.

Whatever the circumstance and also questions you have, we have solutions and the capability to finish the job. We'll function both smart as well as difficult to supply your devices or equipment to any kind of place 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 delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be surprised at exactly how very easy it is! All you need to do is enter your call and shipping information into our on-line form. Or consider that details to one of our specialized transport representatives over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the type of item you require to be delivered with measurements.

We focus on assisting you choose the right trailer to fit your demands. Our representatives have skilled understanding about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based upon the dimensions, we pick the correct equipment to match your shipment.

Among our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving organizers will certainly deal with you to set up an equipment pick-up date as well as time which functions ideal for you. When you deliver your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our best to function around your timetable!

Depending upon the shipment size, we could pack the same day! For bigger deliveries, we might require a bit more time for trip preparation and extra-large allowing. For super lots, a route survey could be required to determine the service provider's path before traveling. Whatever is required, we can manage it! One of our professional Heavy Haul planners will work with you to guarantee that we choose the very best choice to get your work done as promptly and also, 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 time throughout your shipment to ask questions regarding arrival times and also anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo rigorous safety and also procedural training to ensure that your freight is secure every step of the method! You or somebody you designate will carry out a last shipment assessment, validate a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and also you must only rely on somebody with the proper understanding as well as experience. Contact 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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