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

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the wonderful 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 devices ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as a lot more. We have the experience and also capability to move any extra-large, over-dimensional, or overweight items throughout Kentucky or within the whole USA.

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

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Kentucky, and we just deal with the safest as well as most reputable Heavy Haul carriers when traveling.

Whatever the circumstance as well as inquiries you have, we have responses and also the capacity to get the job done. We'll function both smart as well as tough to provide your tools or equipment to any type of area 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 shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be surprised at just how simple it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with and shipping info right into our on-line type. Or consider that information to among our specialized transportation agents over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and the sort of product you need to be delivered with measurements.

We concentrate on aiding you pick the best trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have experienced expertise concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based on the dimensions, we select the appropriate equipment to match your shipment.

One of our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving planners will collaborate with you to organize a tools pickup day and also time which functions best for you. When you ship your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our best to work around your schedule!

Depending on the shipment size, we might pack the exact same day! For larger deliveries, we could need a bit more time for trip planning and large permitting. For very loads, a course survey could be necessary to identify the carrier's course before traveling. Whatever is required, we can manage it! Among our professional Heavy Haul planners will certainly work with you to ensure that we choose the very best alternative to obtain your job done as quickly as well as, most notably, cost-effectively.

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Our Heavy Hauling Trucking carriers will deliver your shipment to its destination.

You can call your heavy haul transporter any time throughout your delivery to ask concerns regarding arrival times and also anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo rigorous security as well as procedural training to make certain that your cargo is safe every step of the way! You or someone you select will certainly perform a last shipment evaluation, sign off on a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and you should just rely on a person with the proper 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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