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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 type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the fantastic 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 tools ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and more. We have the experience as well as capability to transfer any type of oversized, over-dimensional, or obese items throughout Iowa or within the whole USA.

Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to aid if you're needing help delivery your building tools or heavy equipment to Iowa.

We've obtained decades of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a range of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Iowa, as well as we just deal with the safest as well as most reliable Heavy Haul service providers on the road.

Whatever the circumstance and also inquiries you have, we have solutions and the ability to finish the job. We'll function both difficult and also wise to deliver 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, as well as you'll be surprised at how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your call and also delivery info into our on-line kind. Or consider that details to one of our specialized transportation representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery postal code and also the kind of product you need to be moved with dimensions.

We specialize in assisting you choose the appropriate trailer to fit your requirements. Our agents have professional knowledge about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving organizers will certainly collaborate with you to organize an equipment pick-up date and also time which functions best for you. When you deliver your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our greatest to work around your routine!

Depending on the shipment size, we could load the exact same day! For larger shipments, we could require a bit more time for trip planning as well as extra-large permitting. For extremely lots, a course survey might be needed to establish the carrier's path before travel. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our expert Heavy Haul organizers will deal with you to guarantee that we select the very best choice to obtain your job done as rapidly and, most notably, cost-effectively.

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

You can contact your heavy haul transporter any time throughout your delivery to ask inquiries concerning arrival times and also anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo extensive security as well as procedural training to make sure that your cargo is secure every step of the way! You or someone you select will carry out a last shipment assessment, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and also you need to just rely on a person with the appropriate understanding and 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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