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

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the wonderful state of Maine or anywhere within the USA.

Freedom Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Movers is an industry leader in safe and efficient heavy haul shipments to and from Maine.

Our equipment varies from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as much more. We have the experience and also capacity to deliver any type of large, over-dimensional, or obese things throughout Maine or within the entire USA.

If you're needing support delivery your building equipment or heavy machinery to Maine, take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to help.

We've obtained years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a range of over-dimensional tons all over the State of Maine, as well as we just collaborate with the safest as well as most reputable Heavy Haul carriers when traveling.

Whatever the scenario and concerns you have, we have responses and also the ability to do the job. We'll work both wise and also hard to provide your devices 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

Arrange a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be surprised at just how easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and also delivery details right into our on the internet type. Or consider that details to one of our specialized transportation agents over the phone. Just provide your pickup/delivery zip codes and also the type of product you need to be moved with dimensions.

We specialize in helping you select the right trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have skilled understanding regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving coordinators will work with you to arrange an equipment pick-up date and time which functions best for you. When you ship your devices direct with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our absolute best to function around your timetable!

Depending upon the delivery dimension, we can load the exact same day! For larger shipments, we may require a little more time for journey planning and also extra-large permitting. For super tons, a path study might be necessary to identify the carrier's course before travel. Whatever is needed, we can handle it! Among our professional Heavy Haul coordinators will certainly work with you to make sure that we select the very best alternative to get your task done as rapidly and also, most significantly, 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 transporter at any time during your delivery to ask inquiries regarding arrival times and anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous security as well as step-by-step training to make sure that your cargo is safe every step of the way! You or somebody you select will certainly conduct a final delivery assessment, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and you should just rely on a person with the correct understanding and experience. Get In Touch With Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Maine

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Portland

66,595 residents

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Bangor

32,095 residents

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Augusta

18,681 residents

What Are Maine's Major Cities And Roadways?

Maine is the 39th largest state in America in terms of square miles. Maine is nearly 320 miles long and more than 200 miles wide. The state operates slightly more than 45,000 miles of highway, but less than 400 miles of highway in the state is interstate roads. I-95, which runs north/south through both Portland and Augusta, is the major interstate in the state. The interstate heads into New Brunswick about halfway up the state eastern border with Canada.

Maine has the 8th smallest state population in the country, about the same as neighbor New Hampshire. Portland, the largest city in Maine, has nearly twice as many residents as any other city in the state. Ellsworth, a town south of Bangor, the fastest growing city in Maine over the past few years. The 10 largest cities in Maine are:

  1. Portland;
  2. Lewiston;
  3. Bangor;
  4. South Portland;
  5. Auburn;
  6. Biddeford;
  7. Sanford;
  8. Augusta;
  9. Saco;
  10. Westbrook.

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

Heavy equipment shipments that exceed the maximum dimensions established by the state must obtain oversize permits to use the roads in Maine. The height limit on the Maine Turnpike is 13 feet 6 inches, a half-foot less than everywhere else in the state.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Maine include:

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

Maximum height: 14 feet;

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches.

What Are Maine's Length Restrictions?

Overall length restrictions on interstates and designated highways in Maine are less restrictive than the rules in most northeastern states. Many states limit overall length to 65 feet or less. On non-designated roads, the limit is 69-feet in total length and 48-feet in trailer length.

Trailer length maximums in Maine include:

Total length: 74 feet;

Trailer length: 53 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Maine?

The state’s Bureau of Transportation issues oversize permits. The movement of oversize loads in the state is allowed between ½-hour before sunrise until ½-huor after sunset on each day of the week. During July and August, oversize loads are not permitted to ship during the weekend. Loads that exceed 110 feet in length or 13 feet 6 inches in height must complete a road survey. Oversize permits are valid for one week in Maine.

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

Maximum Weight: 100,000 pounds;

Maximum Length: 125 feet total;

Maximum Height: 16 feet;

Maximum Width: 16 feet.

What Are Maine's Major Auction Houses?

Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any auction house in Maine. None of the major national heavy equipment auction houses have presence in Maine.

The most prominent equipment auction houses in Maine include:

  • Central Maine Auction Center, Hermon;
  • D A Folsom Auction, Raymond;
  • Gregg Auctions, Mapleton;
  • Keenan Auction Company, South Portland;
  • Lachance Group, Mapleton;
  • Somerset Auction, Shawmut.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Maine?

Call Freedom Heavy Haul to transport your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Maine. United Rentals operates four rental locations in the state. Sunbelt Rentals runs two stores in Maine.

Popular independent equipment rental centers in Maine include:

  • Milton CAT, Brewer;
  • Newport General Rental Center, Newport;
  • Rent It, Auburn;
  • Skowhegan Equipment & Tool, Skowhegan;
  • Southern Maine Tool & Rental, Lebanon;
  • Tool & Truck Rental Center, Bangor;
  • Village Mower & Rental, Gorham
  • Windham Rental Center, Windham.
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