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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Louisiana

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the fantastic 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 devices ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also much more. We have the experience as well as capacity to transfer any large, over-dimensional, or obese things throughout Louisiana or within the entire USA.

If you're requiring aid shipping your construction equipment or heavy machinery to Louisiana, think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your top option to aid.

We've obtained decades of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional loads around the State of Louisiana, and also we only deal with the best and also most trustworthy Heavy Haul carriers when driving.

Whatever the scenario and questions you have, we have responses and the capacity to get the job done. We'll work both smart and hard to deliver your equipment or machinery to any place you desire!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Arrange a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, and you'll be surprised at how easy it is! All you have to do is enter your call and delivery information into our on-line type. Or give that info to among our specialized transport representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery postal code and also the kind of item you need to be moved with measurements.

We focus on assisting you select the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have expert knowledge about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

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

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving organizers will deal with you to arrange an equipment pick-up date and also time which works ideal for you. We do our really best to work around your timetable when you deliver your tools direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the delivery dimension, we can fill the same day! For larger deliveries, we may need a bit even more time for trip planning and extra-large allowing. For extremely lots, a path study might be necessary to establish the carrier's course prior to traveling. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! Among our specialist Heavy Haul coordinators will collaborate with you to ensure that we pick the best option to obtain 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 contact your heavy haul carrier at any moment throughout your shipment to ask questions concerning arrival times and anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo extensive safety and procedural training to make sure that your freight is secure every step of the way! You or a person you select will certainly carry out a final delivery inspection, accept a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and you must just trust somebody with the correct 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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