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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 kind of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the wonderful 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 also extra. We have the experience as well as capability to transfer any extra-large, over-dimensional, or obese things anywhere in Illinois or within the entire USA.

Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading option to help if you're requiring support shipping your building and construction devices or heavy machinery to Illinois.

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a range of over-dimensional lots around the State of Illinois, and we only collaborate with the most safe and also most reputable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the situation and also questions you have, we have solutions and the ability to get the job done. We'll work both tough as well as clever to deliver your devices or machinery to any kind of place you desire!

How it works

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Step 1

Schedule online or by phone for your heavy haul shipment

Schedule a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be surprised at how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with and delivery details into our online kind. Or give that information to one of our specialized transportation representatives over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and the sort of item you need to be moved with measurements.

We concentrate on assisting you select the right trailer to fit your needs. Our representatives have skilled understanding regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving planners will certainly work with you to arrange a tools pickup date and time which functions finest for you. We do our extremely best to work around your schedule when you deliver your devices straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment size, we can fill the exact same day! For bigger deliveries, we may require a little even more time for trip preparation as well as oversized allowing. For incredibly tons, a course study might be required to identify the service provider's course before travel. Whatever is required, we can manage it! One of our expert Heavy Haul coordinators will work with you to guarantee that we choose the very best option to obtain your job done as promptly and, 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 contact your heavy haul carrier any time during your shipment to ask concerns about arrival times and also anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through strenuous safety and security and also procedural training to make certain that your cargo is safe every action of the method! You or someone you appoint will certainly conduct a final shipment evaluation, sign off on a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and also you should only rely on a person 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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