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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 projects 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, and much more. We have the experience as well as ability to deliver any kind of extra-large, over-dimensional, or obese things anywhere in Illinois or within the whole USA.

If you're requiring help shipping your building and construction tools or heavy machinery to Illinois, take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to aid.

We've got decades of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a selection of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Illinois, and we only work with the most safe and also most reputable Heavy Haul carriers when driving.

Whatever the circumstance as well as questions you have, we have solutions and also the ability to finish the job. We'll function both wise as well as difficult to provide your tools or equipment to any location you desire!

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 delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be surprised at how very easy it is! All you need to do is enter your contact and delivery details right into our on-line kind. Or consider that info to among our dedicated transportation agents over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and the type of product you need to be moved with measurements.

We specialize in helping you select the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have expert expertise concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based upon the measurements, we select the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.

One of our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving coordinators will deal with you to organize a tools pickup date as well as time which works finest for you. When you ship your equipment direct with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our best to work around your routine!

Depending on the shipment dimension, we might pack the same day! For larger shipments, we could need a bit even more time for trip preparation as well as extra-large permitting. For extremely lots, a course study may be needed to establish the service provider's path prior to travel. Whatever is needed, we can handle it! Among our expert Heavy Haul organizers will certainly deal with you to make sure that we choose the most effective alternative to get your work done as quickly as well as, most importantly, cost-effectively.

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Our Heavy Hauling Trucking carriers will deliver your shipment to its destination.

You can contact your heavy haul carrier at any time throughout your delivery to ask questions concerning arrival times as well as anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake strenuous security and also procedural training to guarantee that your cargo is safe every step of the way! You or somebody you appoint will perform a last shipment evaluation, validate a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and you must just rely on a person with the proper understanding and also 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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