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

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

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 also extra. We have the experience as well as ability to carry any type of oversized, over-dimensional, or obese products anywhere in Kentucky or within the whole USA.

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

We've got decades of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a range of over-dimensional loads throughout the State of Kentucky, as well as we only deal with the most safe and most reputable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the situation and also inquiries you have, we have answers and also the ability to do the job. We'll work both tough as well as wise to provide your devices or machinery to any type of area you want!

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 shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be amazed at how easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and delivery details into our on the internet form. Or give that details to one of our specialized transportation representatives over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and the type of thing you require to be carried with dimensions.

We specialize in assisting you pick the appropriate trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have experienced knowledge about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

Among our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving coordinators will collaborate with you to set up a devices pick-up day and also time which works best for you. We do our very best to work around your schedule when you deliver your devices straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment size, we could pack the very same day! For larger shipments, we might require a little bit even more time for trip preparation and also large permitting. For extremely loads, a path study could be essential to establish the carrier's course prior to traveling. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! One of our professional Heavy Haul planners will certainly deal with you to ensure that we select the very best alternative to get your job done as swiftly 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 contact your heavy haul carrier any time during your shipment to ask concerns about arrival times and anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous safety and security as well as procedural training to make sure that your cargo is secure every action of the means! You or someone you designate will carry out a last shipment inspection, approve a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, as well as you must just trust someone with the proper understanding as well as experience. Get In Touch With 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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