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

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the fantastic 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 equipment ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and a lot more. We have the experience and also capacity to deliver any extra-large, over-dimensional, or overweight products throughout Illinois or within the entire USA.

Take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to help if you're needing support shipping your building and construction equipment or heavy machinery to Illinois.

We've got years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a variety of over-dimensional loads around the State of Illinois, and also we only work with the safest and most dependable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the situation and inquiries you have, we have solutions and also the ability to get the job done. We'll work both difficult and wise to provide your equipment or equipment to any type of location you desire!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Arrange a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be amazed at how simple it is! All you have to do is enter your call as well as delivery details right into our on-line form. Or give that information to among our committed transport representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and also the kind of product you need to be moved with dimensions.

We concentrate on assisting you choose the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our representatives have professional expertise concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving planners will certainly work with you to prepare an equipment pickup date and also time which works finest for you. We do our really best to function around your schedule when you ship your tools direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment dimension, we might pack the very same day! For bigger shipments, we could require a little bit more time for journey planning as well as large permitting. For incredibly loads, a course study may be required to figure out the provider's route before traveling. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! Among our expert Heavy Haul coordinators will certainly work with you to make certain that we pick the very best option to get your task done as quickly as well as, most notably, cost-effectively.

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Our Heavy Hauling Trucking carriers will deliver your shipment to its destination.

You can contact your heavy haul transporter any time during your shipment to ask concerns regarding arrival times as well as anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake extensive safety and security as well as procedural training to make sure that your cargo is risk-free every step of the way! You or a person you designate will certainly carry out a final shipment examination, accept a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and you need to just rely on somebody with the appropriate 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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