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

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the wonderful 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 equipment ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as much more. We have the experience and also capacity to carry any oversized, over-dimensional, or overweight products throughout Iowa or within the whole USA.

If you're needing help delivery your construction devices or heavy machinery to Iowa, take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your top selection to help.

We've obtained years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a range of over-dimensional tons throughout the State of Iowa, as well as we just work with the safest and most reliable Heavy Haul service providers when driving.

Whatever the scenario as well as questions you have, we have responses and the capacity to do the job. We'll function both hard and also wise to provide your tools or machinery to any type of location you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

Contact us for your heavy haul shipment online or call

Arrange a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be amazed at exactly how simple it is! All you need to do is enter your call and shipping info into our online form. Or consider that details to one of our specialized transport representatives over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code and the type of product you need to be transported with dimensions.

We focus on aiding you select the appropriate trailer to fit your demands. Our representatives have experienced knowledge about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving coordinators will certainly collaborate with you to prepare an equipment pick-up date and also time which functions finest for you. We do our extremely best to function around your routine when you ship your devices straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment size, we could load the same day! For larger shipments, we might require a little bit even more time for journey preparation and large allowing. For super tons, a course study might be required to figure out the service provider's course before traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our expert Heavy Haul organizers will certainly work with you to ensure that we choose the best choice to obtain your work done as swiftly and also, most importantly, 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 at any time during your shipment to ask concerns about arrival times as well as anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake extensive safety and also step-by-step training to make certain that your cargo is safe every step of the means! You or somebody you assign will carry out a final shipment assessment, validate a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and also you should only trust a person with the appropriate 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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