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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Maine

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any type of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the great 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 ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, and also more. We have the experience as well as capacity to move any large, over-dimensional, or obese items anywhere in Maine or within the entire USA.

If you're requiring assistance shipping your building and construction equipment or heavy machinery to Maine, think about Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to assist.

We've obtained years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional lots around the State of Maine, and also we just work with the safest as well as most reliable Heavy Haul service providers when driving.

Whatever the circumstance as well as inquiries you have, we have answers and the ability to finish the job. We'll function both wise and also tough to deliver your equipment or equipment to any kind of place you prefer!

How it works

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Step 1

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

Schedule a heavy haul delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be amazed at exactly how simple it is! All you need to do is enter your contact as well as shipping details right into our on the internet form. Or give that details to among our committed transport representatives over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery postal code as well as the type of thing you require to be carried with dimensions.

We specialize in assisting you pick the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have skilled expertise about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving organizers will deal with you to arrange a tools pickup date and also time which functions finest for you. We do our extremely best to function around your routine when you deliver your devices straight with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending on the shipment dimension, we could pack the same day! For larger deliveries, we might need a little more time for journey preparation and large permitting. For incredibly tons, a path study could be essential to identify the carrier's route prior to traveling. Whatever is required, we can handle it! One of our specialist Heavy Haul planners will certainly deal with you to make sure that we select the best choice to get your job done as promptly 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 contact your heavy haul transporter any time throughout your delivery to ask concerns concerning arrival times as well as anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through rigorous safety and security as well as procedural training to guarantee that your freight is secure every step of the way! You or somebody you appoint will conduct a final shipment assessment, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is intricate, and you ought to only trust a person with the correct understanding and experience. Call 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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