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Get Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Kentucky that is both experienced and reliable

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the great state of Kentucky or anywhere within the USA.

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Looking for safe and effective heavy haul shipping to and from Kentucky? Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers is an industry leader.

Our devices varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and much more. We have the experience as well as capability to move any kind of extra-large, over-dimensional, or overweight things throughout Kentucky or within the whole USA.

Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading choice to aid if you're requiring assistance shipping your building and construction tools or heavy equipment to Kentucky.

We've obtained years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a range of over-dimensional loads around the State of Kentucky, and also we just work with the safest and most dependable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the situation and inquiries you have, we have answers and also the ability to get the job done. We'll work both tough as well as wise to supply your devices or machinery to any kind of place you want!

How it works

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Step 1

Contact us for your heavy haul shipment online or call

Set up a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be surprised at just how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with and also shipping information right into our on the internet form. Or consider that information to among our committed transportation representatives over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code and also the kind of product you require to be transferred with measurements.

We specialize in aiding you select the best trailer to fit your requirements. Our representatives have skilled expertise regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving coordinators will certainly work with you to set up an equipment pick-up day as well as time which functions finest for you. When you ship your tools straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our absolute best to work around your schedule!

Depending on the shipment dimension, we might load the exact same day! For bigger shipments, we may need a little even more time for journey planning as well as oversized permitting. For very tons, a path study could be required to identify the provider's course prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can manage it! Among our expert Heavy Haul organizers will collaborate with you to ensure that we select the very best choice to obtain your task done as swiftly and also, most notably, 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 carrier at any time throughout your delivery to ask questions about arrival times and anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous safety and security as well as procedural training to ensure that your freight is risk-free every step of the method! You or a person you appoint will carry out a last delivery examination, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, as well as you need to only rely on someone with the proper 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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