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Get Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Illinois that is both experienced and reliable

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the excellent 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 ranges 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 carry any type of large, over-dimensional, or obese items throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to help if you're requiring aid delivery your construction equipment or heavy machinery to Illinois.

We've obtained years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a range of over-dimensional loads throughout the State of Illinois, as well as we only work with the most safe as well as most dependable Heavy Haul service providers on the road.

Whatever the situation and concerns you have, we have solutions as well as the capacity to finish the job. We'll function both tough and wise to deliver your equipment or machinery to any type of location you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Schedule a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be amazed at exactly how easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and shipping information into our on-line form. Or consider that info to among our dedicated transportation representatives over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and the sort of product you require to be carried with dimensions.

We concentrate on aiding you choose the best trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have experienced expertise concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

Among our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving coordinators will certainly deal with you to set up an equipment pickup date as well as time which works best for you. We do our extremely best to function around your routine when you ship your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the delivery dimension, we could load the exact same day! For larger deliveries, we could need a little even more time for trip planning and oversized allowing. For super loads, a course study may be needed to determine the service provider's path prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can handle it! Among our specialist Heavy Haul planners will certainly collaborate with you to make certain that we pick the most effective alternative to obtain your work done as promptly and, most significantly, 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 transporter at any time during your delivery to ask concerns about arrival times and also anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo rigorous safety as well as step-by-step training to make certain that your cargo is safe every step of the means! You or someone you assign will perform a final delivery examination, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and you need to only 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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