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

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling projects 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 tools varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as much more. We have the experience and also ability to deliver any type of oversized, over-dimensional, or obese things anywhere in Illinois or within the entire USA.

If you're requiring support shipping your building equipment or heavy machinery to Illinois, consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading choice to assist.

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a range of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Illinois, as well as we only collaborate with the most safe and most trustworthy Heavy Haul providers when driving.

Whatever the circumstance and inquiries you have, we have solutions and also the ability to do the job. We'll work both difficult and smart to supply your tools or equipment to any area you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Set up a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be shocked at exactly how easy it is! All you have to do is enter your get in touch with as well as shipping details right into our on the internet kind. Or give that details to among our devoted transportation representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and the sort of thing you require to be transported with dimensions.

We focus on assisting you choose the appropriate trailer to fit your requirements. Our agents have skilled knowledge regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the measurements, we pick the correct equipment to match your shipment.

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving coordinators will collaborate with you to prepare a devices pickup date and also time which functions ideal for you. When you deliver your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our greatest to function around your routine!

Depending on the delivery size, we could load the same day! For larger shipments, we might require a little even more time for trip planning and oversized allowing. For extremely tons, a route survey might be required to determine the provider's path before travel. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! One of our expert Heavy Haul organizers will certainly deal with you to make certain that we choose the most effective alternative to get your job done as rapidly and also, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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Step 3

Your shipment will reach its destination. Our Heavy Hauling carriers will make sure of that.

You can contact your heavy haul carrier at any moment throughout your shipment to ask inquiries concerning arrival times and also anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through rigorous safety and step-by-step training to make sure that your freight is safe every action of the means! You or somebody you appoint will conduct a last shipment assessment, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

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