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

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.

If you need an industry leader in heavy haul shipping to and from Illinois look no further than Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers.

Our tools varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also extra. We have the experience and also capability to transfer any type of extra-large, over-dimensional, or obese things throughout Illinois or within the entire USA.

Take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading choice to help if you're needing help shipping your building tools or heavy equipment to Illinois.

We've got decades of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a selection of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Illinois, as well as we only deal with the most safe and also most reputable Heavy Haul carriers when traveling.

Whatever the circumstance and also questions you have, we have solutions as well as the capacity to do the job. We'll work both tough and also clever to supply your equipment or equipment to any area you want!

How it works

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Step 1

Contact us for your heavy haul shipment online or call

Set up a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be amazed at exactly how simple it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with as well as shipping information into our online type. Or give that info to one of our specialized transport agents over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the kind of product you need to be delivered with dimensions.

We focus on helping you pick the best trailer to fit your requirements. Our representatives have professional expertise about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the measurements, we choose the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving coordinators will certainly deal with you to arrange an equipment pick-up day and also time which functions finest for you. We do our very best to function around your schedule when you ship your tools direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment size, we could pack the exact same day! For larger shipments, we might need a little even more time for trip preparation and also extra-large permitting. For incredibly lots, a route study could be necessary to identify the provider's route before traveling. Whatever is needed, we can handle it! Among our specialist Heavy Haul planners will certainly work with you to guarantee that we choose the very best option to obtain your job done as swiftly 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 call your heavy haul transporter at any time throughout your shipment to ask inquiries regarding arrival times and also anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through extensive safety and step-by-step training to ensure that your freight is safe every action of the way! You or someone you designate will conduct a final shipment evaluation, accept a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and also you should just trust someone with the proper understanding and experience. Get In Touch With 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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