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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 sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the terrific 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 equipment varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also more. We have the experience as well as capacity to transfer any large, over-dimensional, or overweight items throughout Illinois or within the entire USA.

Think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your top selection to assist if you're requiring assistance delivery your construction tools or heavy machinery to Illinois.

We've got decades of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a range of over-dimensional lots around the State of Illinois, and also we just work with the safest and most dependable Heavy Haul providers when traveling.

Whatever the scenario as well as concerns you have, we have responses as well as the capacity to do the job. We'll work both wise as well as hard to supply your equipment or machinery to any type of 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 shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be stunned at just how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your contact as well as shipping info into our online form. Or give that details to one of our committed transport representatives over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery postal code and the type of item you require to be moved with dimensions.

We focus on assisting you choose the best trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have professional expertise regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the dimensions, we choose the proper equipment to match your shipment.

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving coordinators will work with you to arrange a tools pickup date and time which works ideal for you. We do our extremely best to work around your timetable when you ship your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment dimension, we could pack the same day! For bigger deliveries, we could need a little bit more time for trip planning and also large allowing. For incredibly tons, a course study could be required to figure out the service provider's path prior to travel. Whatever is needed, we can handle it! One of our expert Heavy Haul planners will work with you to guarantee that we select the very best alternative to obtain your job done as promptly and, most significantly, 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 inquiries about arrival times and anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous security and procedural training to make certain that your freight is safe every step of the way! You or someone you appoint will certainly perform a last delivery assessment, accept a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and also you need to only rely on someone with the proper understanding as well as 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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