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

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

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 tools ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as much more. We have the experience and capability to move any oversized, over-dimensional, or obese products anywhere in Louisiana or within the whole USA.

Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to aid if you're needing aid delivery your construction devices or heavy equipment to Louisiana.

We've obtained years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a range of over-dimensional lots throughout the State of Louisiana, as well as we only work with the safest as well as most reliable Heavy Haul carriers when driving.

Whatever the situation and also questions you have, we have answers and also the capability to get the job done. We'll work both hard as well as clever to deliver your equipment or equipment to any kind of area you want!

How it works

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Step 1

Schedule online or by phone for your heavy haul shipment

Schedule a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be shocked at just how simple it is! All you need to do is enter your get in touch with and shipping details right into our on-line type. Or consider that details to one of our committed transportation representatives over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery postal code as well as the sort of item you require to be transferred with dimensions.

We focus on helping you select the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our representatives have experienced understanding about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving planners will work with you to set up a tools pickup date and also time which functions best for you. We do our very best to work around your timetable when you deliver your devices straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment size, we could fill the exact same day! For bigger deliveries, we could need a little bit even more time for journey planning and also extra-large allowing. For incredibly lots, a path study might be essential to figure out the carrier's route prior to travel. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our expert Heavy Haul planners will work with you to make sure that we choose the most effective alternative to get your task done as quickly as well as, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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Our carriers will ensure your Heavy Hauling Trucking shipment will reach its destination.

You can call your heavy haul transporter at any moment throughout your delivery to ask questions regarding arrival times and also anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous safety and procedural training to make certain that your cargo is risk-free every step of the means! You or someone you select will conduct a final shipment assessment, accept a Bill of Lading, and you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and you ought to only trust someone with the appropriate understanding and 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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