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

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the wonderful state of Louisiana or anywhere within the USA.

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If you need an industry leader in heavy haul shipping to and from Louisiana 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 much more. We have the experience and capability to carry any large, over-dimensional, or obese items anywhere in Louisiana or within the entire USA.

Take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading choice to help if you're requiring aid delivery your construction devices or heavy equipment to Louisiana.

We've got decades of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional lots all over the State of Louisiana, as well as we only collaborate with the most safe and also most dependable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the circumstance as well as concerns you have, we have answers as well as the capacity to finish the job. We'll work both smart and also tough to supply your tools or equipment to any place you want!

How it works

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

Schedule a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be shocked at how simple it is! All you need to do is enter your call and also delivery details into our online type. Or consider that info to among our specialized transport agents over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the sort of item you require to be delivered with measurements.

We specialize in helping you select the right trailer to fit your requirements. Our agents have professional expertise concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

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Based upon the measurements, we select the correct equipment to match your shipment.

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving planners will certainly work with you to organize a devices pickup date as well as time which functions finest for you. We do our really best to work around your timetable when you deliver your devices straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment size, we might load the very same day! For larger shipments, we may need a little bit more time for trip planning and also extra-large permitting. For super loads, a route survey may be essential to establish the provider's course before traveling. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! One of our expert Heavy Haul planners will collaborate with you to make certain that we choose the most effective option to obtain your job done as quickly as well as, most notably, cost-effectively.

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Your shipment will reach its destination. Our Heavy Hauling carriers will make sure of that.

You can contact your heavy haul carrier at any time throughout your delivery to ask questions about arrival times as well as anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through rigorous safety as well as step-by-step training to guarantee that your cargo is risk-free every action of the means! You or somebody you appoint will certainly perform a last delivery examination, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, as well as you must just rely on somebody with the appropriate understanding as well as experience. Contact Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Louisiana

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New Orleans

390,845 residents

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Baton Rouge

224,149 residents

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Shreveport

192,035 residents

What Are Louisiana's Major Cities And Roadways?

Louisiana is the 31st biggest state in the union by acreage. The state is nearly 380 miles long and almost 130 miles wide. Louisiana only has about 60,000 miles of public roadways, less than 1,000 miles of which is interstate highway. In the northern portion of the state, I-20 runs east/west between and Mississippi and Texas. I-10 also travels east/west across the state, linking New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette in the southern portion of the state. Louisiana’s main north/south interstate is I-49, which runs between Lafayette and Shreveport.

With more than 350,000 people, New Orleans remains the largest city the in the state. But Baton Rouge and Shreveport each have more than 200,000 residents. Surprisingly, New Orleans, which has added nearly 50,000 residents since 2009, was the fastest growing city in Louisiana in 2017. The 10 largest cities in Louisiana are:

  1. New Orleans;
  2. Baton Rouge;
  3. Shreveport;
  4. Metairie;
  5. Lafayette;
  6. Lake Charles;
  7. Kenner;
  8. Bossier City;
  9. Monroe;
  10. Alexandria.

What Are The Height, Weight, & Width Restrictions In Louisiana?

Heavy equipment shipments that exceed the maximum dimensions established by the state must obtain oversize permits to use the roads in Louisiana.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Louisiana include:

Maximum weight: 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW);

Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches;

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are Louisiana's Length Restrictions?

Overall length restrictions in Louisiana are similar to rules in other southern states. On designated routes, the maximum length is 59 feet 6 inches. Notice that the trailer-length limit, at 50 feet, is slightly shorter than the normal 53 feet. Twin trailers are limited to 30 feet in length.  The state permits overhang of four feet in the front and eight feet in the rear.

Trailer length maximums in Louisiana include:

Total length: 65 feet on non-designated routes;

Trailer length: 50 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Louisiana?

Permits to ship oversize loads in Louisiana can be obtained from the state Department of Transportation and Development. The movement of oversize loads is allowed from between ½-hour before sunrise to ½-hour after sunset on weekdays on Monday through Saturday. Loads that are less than 100,000 pounds, 9o-feet long and 12-feet wide can travel from ½-hour before sunset until 1 p.m. on Sundays. No transportation of oversize equipment is permitted on major holidays. Oversize loads must avoid bridges near New Orleans during morning and evening rush hours.

Oversize shipments that exceed dimensional regulations must apply for Super Load permits. The maximum oversize dimensions that Louisiana allows include:

Maximum Weight:  152,000 pounds;

Maximum Length: 110 feet total;

Maximum Height:  14 feet;

Maximum Width:   14 feet.

What Are Louisiana's Major Auction Houses?

Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Louisiana. There are no national auction houses in Louisiana, which opens up room for independent businesses to operate.

The most prominent equipment auction houses in Louisiana include:

  • Action Auction, West Monroe;
  • Bonnette Auction, Alexandria;
  • Bruchhaus & Bruchhaus, Elton;
  • Guinn Auction, Jennings;
  • Henderson Auctions, Livingston;
  • Mid South Machinery, West Monroe;
  • Pederson & Pederson, Lake Charles;
  • Sunbelt Auction, Winnsboro.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Louisiana?

Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Louisiana. United Rentals has more than 15 locations in the state. Sunbelt Rentals also operates nearly 15 stores in Louisiana. Scott Equipment operates a dozen rental locations spread throughout the state. General Rental Center has two stores in the state, in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Herc Rentals runs a store in Baton Rouge.

Other independent equipment rental centers in Louisiana include:

  • Amite Rent All, Amite City;
  • Blue Line Rental, Alexandria;
  • Everything Rental Center, Opeiousas;
  • H&E Equipment, Baton Rouge;
  • Oge’s Rental Center, Lafayette;
  • Lafayette Rental Center, Lafayette;
  • Louisiana Cat, Reserve;
  • New Orleans Rental Center, Kenner.
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