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

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the fantastic state of Kentucky or anywhere within the USA.

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If you need an industry leader in heavy haul shipping to and from Kentucky 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 a lot more. We have the experience and also capability to transfer any large, over-dimensional, or overweight items anywhere in Kentucky or within the whole USA.

If you're requiring aid shipping your building tools or heavy machinery to Kentucky, think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your top selection to aid.

We've obtained years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Kentucky, and also we only work with the most safe and also most dependable Heavy Haul service providers when traveling.

Whatever the situation as well as inquiries you have, we have responses and the capacity to get the job done. We'll work both difficult and also wise to provide your equipment or machinery to any type of area you want!

How it works

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Step 1

Schedule online or by phone for your heavy haul shipment

Arrange a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be stunned at exactly how very easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and shipping details right into our online type. Or consider that details to one of our dedicated transportation agents over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code and also the sort of item you require to be transported with dimensions.

We focus on helping you pick the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our representatives have expert knowledge concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

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

One of our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving organizers will certainly deal with you to set up an equipment pick-up date and also time which functions ideal for you. When you deliver your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our very best to function around your timetable!

Depending on the delivery dimension, we can pack the same day! For bigger shipments, we may need a little bit more time for trip preparation and extra-large allowing. For extremely loads, a route survey could be necessary to identify the carrier's route before traveling. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! Among our professional Heavy Haul organizers will certainly deal with you to guarantee that we choose the best choice to get your task done as swiftly as well as, most importantly, cost-effectively.

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

You can call your heavy haul carrier any time during your shipment to ask inquiries concerning arrival times and anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake strenuous safety and security and also step-by-step training to guarantee that your cargo is secure every action of the means! You or someone you assign will perform a final delivery evaluation, sign off on a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, as well as you ought to just rely on a person with the proper understanding as well as experience. Contact Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Kentucky

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Louisville

615,924 residents

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Lexington

324,604 residents

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Owensboro

59,536 residents

What Are Kentucky's Major Cities And Roadways?

One of the smallest states in the middle section of the country, Kentucky is the 37th largest state in the union. The state is nearly 400 miles long and almost 170 miles wide. There are nearly 78,000 miles of public roadways in Kentucky. Interstates account for 750 miles of highway in the state. I-64 runs east/west across the northern portion of the state, connecting Louisville and Lexington with Indiana and West Virginia. I-75 goes north-south between Ohio and Tennessee, running through Lexington. I-24 runs diagonally from Indiana to Tennessee in the western portion of the state.

With more than 600,000 people, Louisville is the largest city the in the state. It’s about twice as large as Lexington, the second largest city. Bowling Green was the fastest growing city in the state in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Kentucky are:

  1. Louisville;
  2. Lexington;
  3. Bowling Green;
  4. Owensboro;
  5. Covington;
  6. Richmond;
  7. Hopkinsville;
  8. Florence;
  9. Georgetown;
  10. Elizabethtown.

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

Shipments of heavy equipment that exceed the dimensional restrictions in Kentucky must obtain oversize shipping permits to travel in the state.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Kentucky include:

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

Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are Kentucky's Length Restrictions?

Kentucky has fairly permissive overall length restrictions. Many eastern states restrict the length of tractor-trailer loads to 60 feet. Kentucky allows six feet of overhang on the front bumper, and five feet of overhang on the rear bumper.

Trailer length maximums in Kentucky include:

Total length: 65 feet;

Trailer length: 53 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Kentucky?

Permits to ship oversize loads in Kentucky can be obtained from the Department of Transportation. Movement of oversize shipments is permitted from a ½-hour before sunrise to a ½-hour after sunrise on weekdays. On Saturday, oversize transports must conclude by noon. Shipping oversize loads is not permitted on Sunday or major holidays. Oversize length is limited to 95 feet on two-lane roads.

If your shipment exceeds the oversize regulations in Kentucky, you must obtain a Super Load permit to travel in the state. The maximum dimensions permitted for oversize travel in Kentucky include:

Maximum Weight: 160,000 pounds;

Maximum Length: 110 feet total (four-lane roads);

Maximum Height:  15 feet;

Maximum Width:   14 feet.

What Are Kentucky's Major Auction Houses?

Freedom Heavy Haul will ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Kentucky. Ritchie Brothers has an office in Lexington. J.J. Kane, the only other national auction house with an office in Kentucky, is located in Verona. Ford Brothers has locations in Mt. Vernon, Somerset and London.

Other prominent independent equipment auction houses in Kentucky include:

  • Bunch Brothers Auctioneers, Wingo;
  • Chuck Marshall Auction, Flemingsburg;
  • Collins Auction, Louisville;
  • Harper Equipment, Scottsville;
  • Lewis Auction, Elizabethtown;
  • Mark Maddox Auctioneer, Carlisle;
  • Northern Kentucky Auction, Independence.;
  • Wardlow Auctions, Louisville.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Kentucky?

Contact Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Kentucky. United Rentals operates at nearly 10 locations in the state. Sunbelt Rentals also has around 10 stores in Kentucky. General Rental Center has offices in Frankfort and Somerset. Whayne Supply operates in Somerset and Pikeville. Herc Rentals has a store in Middletown.

Other equipment rental centers in Kentucky include:

  • B.C. Rental Center, Owensboro;
  • A Complete Rental Center, Henderson;
  • Action Rental Center, Berea;
  • Brandies Machinery, Louisville;
  • Bypass Rental Center, Winchester;
  • DC Rental, Mayfield;
  • Murray Rentals, Murray;
  • Wilson Equipment, Lexington.
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