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

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the excellent 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 tools ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and extra. We have the experience and capability to deliver any oversized, over-dimensional, or overweight items anywhere in Kentucky or within the entire USA.

Take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading selection to aid if you're requiring assistance shipping your construction tools or heavy machinery to Kentucky.

We've obtained decades of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a variety of over-dimensional lots all over the State of Kentucky, as well as we just work with the best and also most dependable Heavy Haul carriers when traveling.

Whatever the circumstance and concerns you have, we have answers and also the ability to do the job. We'll function both hard and smart to provide your devices or machinery to any type of place 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, and also you'll be stunned at just how simple it is! All you have to do is enter your get in touch with as well as shipping information into our on-line form. Or give that information to one of our committed transport representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the type of thing you need to be carried with measurements.

We specialize in helping you pick the best trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have expert expertise regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

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

One of our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving planners will certainly work with you to prepare a devices pick-up date as well as time which functions best for you. We do our very best to function around your routine when you deliver your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment size, we might load the very same day! For bigger shipments, we may require a bit even more time for trip preparation and also extra-large permitting. For super tons, a path survey may be needed to determine the carrier's route prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our specialist Heavy Haul organizers will collaborate with you to ensure that we choose the very best option to obtain your task done as rapidly 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 call your heavy haul transporter any time throughout your shipment to ask concerns regarding arrival times and also anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through strenuous safety and procedural training to ensure that your cargo is secure every action of the way! You or somebody you select will perform a last shipment assessment, accept a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and you ought to just rely on someone with the correct understanding and experience. Call 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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