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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 jobs 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 much more. We have the experience and also capacity to move any extra-large, over-dimensional, or obese things anywhere in Illinois or within the entire USA.

If you're needing help shipping your construction devices or heavy machinery to Illinois, consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to aid.

We've got years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a variety of over-dimensional loads all over the State of Illinois, and we only work with the best as well as most trustworthy Heavy Haul providers on the road.

Whatever the scenario and concerns you have, we have solutions and the capacity to do the job. We'll function both hard as well as clever to supply your equipment or machinery to any type of area you desire!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Schedule a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be amazed at how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your contact and delivery details right into our on-line form. Or consider that details to among our committed transportation representatives over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code and also the type of product you need to be delivered with measurements.

We specialize in helping you pick the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have professional understanding regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and 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 planners will collaborate with you to organize a tools pickup date and also time which works finest for you. When you ship your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our absolute best to work around your timetable!

Depending upon the delivery size, we could load the same day! For bigger deliveries, we could require a little even more time for trip preparation and also large allowing. For super loads, a path study may be essential to identify the service provider's path prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our professional Heavy Haul planners will work with you to guarantee that we select the best alternative to obtain your task done as promptly as well as, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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Step 3

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

You can call your heavy haul carrier any time throughout your shipment to ask questions about arrival times as well as anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake extensive safety and procedural training to ensure that your freight is secure every step of the means! You or someone you designate will perform a last delivery inspection, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and you must only rely on someone with the appropriate understanding as well as 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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