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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Kentucky

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any type of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the excellent state of Kentucky or anywhere within the USA.

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Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers is an industry leader in safe and efficient heavy haul shipments to and from Kentucky.

Our devices varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and more. We have the experience and also capacity to deliver any type of oversized, over-dimensional, or overweight items throughout Kentucky or within the whole USA.

If you're requiring help delivery your construction tools or heavy machinery to Kentucky, take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to aid.

We've obtained decades of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a variety of over-dimensional loads around the State of Kentucky, as well as we only deal with the best as well as most reputable Heavy Haul providers on the road.

Whatever the scenario and also questions you have, we have answers as well as the capacity to get the job done. We'll function both wise and hard to supply your equipment or machinery to any kind of place you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Set up a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be surprised at exactly how very easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and also shipping info into our on the internet type. Or give that information to among our dedicated transportation agents over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and also the kind of item you need to be moved with dimensions.

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

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

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving organizers will collaborate with you to arrange an equipment pick-up day and also time which works best for you. When you deliver your tools straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our very best to function around your schedule!

Depending upon the shipment dimension, we might load the very same day! For larger deliveries, we may need a little more time for journey planning and extra-large allowing. For very loads, a course survey could be needed to figure out the provider's route before traveling. Whatever is required, we can manage it! Among our expert Heavy Haul planners will certainly collaborate with you to make sure that we choose the best alternative to get your job done as quickly 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 contact your heavy haul carrier any time throughout your delivery to ask questions concerning arrival times as well as anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo rigorous safety and step-by-step training to guarantee that your cargo is secure every step of the way! You or somebody you assign will certainly carry out a final delivery inspection, sign off on a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

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