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

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the great state of Iowa or anywhere within the USA.

Looking for safe and effective heavy haul shipping to and from Iowa? 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 much more. We have the experience and also ability to move any type of extra-large, over-dimensional, or overweight things throughout Iowa or within the entire USA.

Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading choice to assist if you're needing help delivery your construction equipment or heavy machinery to Iowa.

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a variety of over-dimensional loads throughout the State of Iowa, as well as we just work with the best and also most reputable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the circumstance and also questions you have, we have responses as well as the capacity to finish the job. We'll function both clever and also difficult to supply your tools or equipment to any kind of area you prefer!

How it works

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

Arrange a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be surprised at just how easy it is! All you have to do is enter your call and also delivery information into our on-line kind. Or give that info to one of our dedicated transportation representatives over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code as well as the sort of item you need to be carried with dimensions.

We concentrate on helping you pick the right trailer to fit your needs. Our representatives have professional expertise regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based upon the measurements, we pick the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving planners will certainly deal with you to set up a devices pickup date as well as time which works ideal for you. When you deliver your equipment direct with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our very best to work around your schedule!

Depending on the delivery size, we can pack the exact same day! For larger shipments, we might need a little bit even more time for trip planning as well as large permitting. For very lots, a course survey may be necessary to identify the carrier's path prior to traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! Among our specialist Heavy Haul coordinators will certainly collaborate with you to make sure that we pick the very best alternative to obtain your task done as swiftly and also, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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Our carriers will ensure your Heavy Hauling Trucking shipment will reach its destination.

You can call your heavy haul carrier at any time throughout your delivery to ask questions regarding arrival times as well as anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake extensive safety and security and step-by-step training to guarantee that your freight is risk-free every step of the way! You or someone you designate will carry out a last delivery inspection, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and you should only rely on somebody with the correct understanding and also experience. Contact 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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