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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Illinois

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the great 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 equipment varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also much more. We have the experience and also ability to transfer any kind of oversized, over-dimensional, or obese products throughout Illinois or within the whole USA.

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

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional loads throughout the State of Illinois, and we only work with the most safe and also most trustworthy Heavy Haul carriers when traveling.

Whatever the circumstance and questions you have, we have solutions and also the capability to finish the job. We'll work both difficult and wise to provide your tools or machinery to any kind of location you want!

How it works

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Step 1

Schedule online or by phone for your heavy haul shipment

Set up a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be stunned at exactly how very easy it is! All you need to do is enter your contact as well as shipping info into our on-line type. Or give that info to among our devoted transportation representatives over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery postal code and the sort of item you require to be transferred with measurements.

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

Step 2

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

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving organizers will deal with you to arrange a tools pick-up day and time which functions finest for you. We do our extremely best to function around your timetable when you ship your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment size, we can load the very same day! For bigger shipments, we could require a little bit more time for trip preparation as well as oversized allowing. For incredibly loads, a path survey might be essential to figure out the carrier's route prior to travel. Whatever is needed, we can handle it! One of our expert Heavy Haul coordinators will work with you to make certain that we pick the best choice to obtain your job done as rapidly and also, most importantly, cost-effectively.

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

You can call your heavy haul carrier any time during your delivery to ask inquiries regarding arrival times and also anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through rigorous safety and step-by-step training to guarantee that your freight is safe every step of the method! You or a person you assign will certainly conduct a last shipment assessment, accept a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and also you ought to only rely on somebody 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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