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

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the fantastic state of Iowa or anywhere within the USA.

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

Our devices ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as more. We have the experience and also capacity to transport any kind of oversized, over-dimensional, or obese products throughout Iowa or within the entire USA.

If you're needing support shipping your building tools or heavy machinery to Iowa, consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading choice to aid.

We've obtained decades of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional tons around the State of Iowa, and we just deal with the best as well as most reputable Heavy Haul providers on the road.

Whatever the scenario and also concerns you have, we have solutions as well as the ability to get the job done. We'll work both tough and also clever to supply your tools or machinery to any location you prefer!

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 you'll be surprised at exactly how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with as well as delivery information into our on-line kind. Or consider that info to among our dedicated transportation agents over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and the sort of item you need to be transported with dimensions.

We focus on aiding you choose the best trailer to fit your demands. Our representatives have expert understanding about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the measurements, we select the correct equipment to match your shipment.

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving planners will work with you to prepare an equipment pick-up day and time which works best for you. We do our extremely best to work around your schedule when you ship your tools direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the delivery size, we could pack the very same day! For bigger deliveries, we could need a little more time for trip planning as well as oversized allowing. For very lots, a path study might be essential to establish the service provider's path before travel. Whatever is needed, we can handle it! One of our professional Heavy Haul coordinators will work with you to ensure that we pick the most effective choice to obtain your task done as promptly and, most notably, cost-effectively.

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Step 3

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

You can call your heavy haul transporter any time throughout your shipment to ask concerns about arrival times and also anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through extensive safety and security and also step-by-step training to guarantee that your freight is risk-free every step of the method! You or someone you appoint will certainly conduct a final shipment assessment, validate a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and also you must only trust somebody with the appropriate understanding and also experience. Call Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Iowa

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Des Moines

215,636 residents

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Cedar Rapids

132,301 residents

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Davenport

102,169 residents

What Are Iowa's Major Cities And Roadways?

Iowa is the 26th largest state. The state is 300 miles long and 200 miles wide. Iowa maintains more than 110,00 miles of roadway, but less than 800 miles of roads in the state are interstate highways. An extensive network of state highways intersects with Iowa’s interstates to provide access to towns and cities. There are more public roadways in Iowa than there are interstate highways in the rest of the country. I-80, the state’s only east/west interstate, goes between Illinois and Nebraska, running through Des Moines. I-35 runs perpendicular to I-80 in the middle of the state, traveling between the borders with Minnesota and Missouri. I-28 also runs north/south in the western portion of the state, connecting Sioux City with Missouri.

Iowa has the 30th largest state population in the country. A little more than 3 million people live in Iowa. With more than 200,000 people, Des Moines is the most populous city in Iowa. Tiffin, a small town in eastern Iowa, was the fastest growing city in the state in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Iowa are:

  1. Des Moines;
  2. Cedar Rapids;
  3. Davenport;
  4. Sioux City;
  5. Iowa City;
  6. Waterloo;
  7. Ames;
  8. West Des Moines;
  9. Council Bluffs;
  10. Dubuque.

What Are The Height, Weight, & Width Restrictions In Iowa?

Non-divisible loads that exceed the state’s maximum dimensions must apply for oversize permits to operate in Iowa. Oversize loads must be equipped with flashing strobe lights and warning banners on the front and back. The banners must be at least 7-feet long with lettering at least 10-inches tall.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Iowa include:

Maximum weight: 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW);

Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are Iowa's Length Restrictions?

The length restrictions for tractor-trailer transport in Iowa are similar to laws in the rest of the nation. The state allows tandem tractor-trailers up to 70 feet in length. Like motor homes, travel trailers are restricted to 45 feet in length.

Trailer length maximums in Iowa include:

Total length: 60 feet;

Trailer length: 53 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Iowa?

Permits to ship oversize loads on Iowa roadways can be obtained from the Department of Transportation. If the vehicle is less than 100-feet long, 11-feet wide and 14-feet 4-inches tall, your oversize load can travel at any hour. Otherwise, operations are restricted to ½-hour before sunrise until ½-hour after sunset each day. Shipments that exceed oversize load maximums must travel as Super Loads.

Maximum dimensions for oversize loads in Iowa include:

Maximum Weight: 132,000 pounds on seven axles;

Maximum Length: 120 feet total;

Maximum Height: 16 feet;

Maximum Width: 18 feet.

What Are Iowa's Major Auction Houses?

Turn to Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Iowa. Ritchie Brothers has offices in Des Moines and Burlington. Steffes Group and Sullivan Auctioneers, two prominent midwestern auction houses, both are located in Mt. Pleasant. Jeff Martin Auctioneers has an office in Ottumwa

Other equipment auction houses in Iowa include:

  • Carroll Machinery Auction, Carroll;
  • Dick Backes Auctioneers, Raymond;
  • Hallberg Auction Services, Ogden;
  • Hilpipre Auction, Waterloo;
  • Taylor & Martin Auctioneers, Sioux City;
  • Yoder Auction Services; Kalona.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Iowa?

Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Iowa. Sunbelt Rentals has four locations, including one in Des Moines and one in Cedar Rapids. United Rentals nine locations spread throughout the state. Rent-All operates a pair of equipment rental centers, in Sioux Center and Storm Lake

Other equipment rental centers in Iowa include:

  • A-1 Rental Equipment, Cedar Rapids;
  • Altorfer, Cedar Rapids;
  • Bierschbach Equipment, Sioux City;
  • Black Hawk Rental, Waterloo;
  • Mason City RentAll, Mason City;
  • Resource Rental Center, Council Bluffs;
  • Reuter’s Equipment, Council Bluffs;
  • Titan Machinery, Des Moines.
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