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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 type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs 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 extra. We have the experience and capability to carry any type of large, over-dimensional, or overweight items throughout Louisiana or within the entire USA.

Take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your top selection to assist if you're requiring help delivery your construction devices or heavy machinery to Louisiana.

We've obtained decades of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a range of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Louisiana, and also we only deal with the most safe and also most dependable Heavy Haul carriers on the road.

Whatever the scenario as well as concerns you have, we have responses and also the ability to do the job. We'll work both hard and also smart to supply your tools or equipment to any kind of area you desire!

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 easy it is! All you have to do is enter your get in touch with as well as delivery information right into our on-line form. Or give that info to among our devoted transportation representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the sort of thing you require to be moved with measurements.

We focus on aiding you select the right trailer to fit your demands. Our agents have skilled knowledge about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

Based upon the measurements, we pick the proper equipment to match your shipment.

Among our specialist Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving coordinators will deal with you to set up an equipment pickup date as well as time which functions best for you. We do our extremely best to function around your schedule when you deliver your equipment direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment size, we can pack the very same day! For bigger shipments, we might need a little bit even more time for trip preparation and also extra-large allowing. For super tons, a course study might be essential to establish the service provider's path prior to traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our professional Heavy Haul planners will deal with you to ensure that we choose the most effective alternative to obtain your work done as rapidly and also, most importantly, cost-effectively.

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

You can call your heavy haul carrier at any moment throughout your delivery to ask inquiries about arrival times and also anything else that might be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake strenuous security as well as procedural training to make certain that your freight is secure every action of the method! You or somebody you assign will certainly carry out a last delivery assessment, sign off on a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and you should only rely on someone with the appropriate understanding and also experience. Call 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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