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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 type of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the wonderful 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, and also extra. We have the experience and also capability to carry any type of oversized, over-dimensional, or obese things anywhere in Kentucky or within the whole USA.

If you're needing help delivery your building tools or heavy machinery to Kentucky, consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading option to help.

We've obtained years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional loads all over the State of Kentucky, and we only work with the safest as well as most trustworthy Heavy Haul carriers when traveling.

Whatever the scenario and also inquiries you have, we have responses and also the capability to do the job. We'll function both wise and also tough to deliver your tools or machinery to any type of place you want!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Arrange a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be amazed at just how simple it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and shipping information right into our on the internet type. Or consider that information to one of our specialized transportation agents over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the type of item you require to be delivered with dimensions.

We focus on helping you pick the right trailer to fit your requirements. Our agents have expert understanding about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based upon 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 collaborate with you to set up a tools pickup date and also time which functions best for you. When you ship your tools straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our absolute best to function around your timetable!

Depending on the delivery size, we could pack the very same day! For bigger shipments, we could require a bit even more time for trip preparation as well as large permitting. For super tons, a route study could be essential to identify the carrier's course prior to traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! Among our expert Heavy Haul organizers will certainly work with you to ensure that we select the best choice to obtain your task done as rapidly 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 at any moment throughout your shipment to ask inquiries concerning arrival times and also anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo rigorous safety and security and also step-by-step training to guarantee that your cargo is risk-free every step of the means! You or a person you appoint will certainly conduct a last delivery assessment, approve a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and also you ought to just trust somebody with the correct understanding and also 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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