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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Virginia

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any type of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the terrific state of Virginia 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 Virginia.

Our equipment ranges from Flat Deck, Step Deck, multi-axle stretch RGN/Lowboy, Perimeter, Beam, Landoll, as well as more. We have the experience and capability to move any extra-large, over-dimensional, or obese items throughout Virginia or within the whole USA.

If you're requiring assistance delivery your building equipment or heavy machinery to Virginia, take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading selection to assist.

We've got years of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a selection of over-dimensional tons throughout the State of Virginia, and also we only deal with the best as well as most reliable Heavy Haul service providers when driving.

Whatever the scenario and also inquiries you have, we have solutions and the ability to do the job. We'll function both smart and tough to supply your equipment or machinery to any place 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, and also you'll be amazed at how very easy it is! All you have to do is enter your call and also shipping details right into our on the internet type. Or give that details to among our dedicated transport agents over the phone. Simply provide your pickup/delivery zip codes as well as the kind of item you need to be carried with measurements.

We specialize in assisting you pick the best trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have expert expertise concerning flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and Moving organizers will certainly deal with you to organize a tools pickup day and also time which functions best for you. When you ship your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our greatest to function around your routine!

Depending on the delivery size, we might pack the very same day! For larger deliveries, we could need a little even more time for journey preparation and large permitting. For extremely lots, a route survey could be essential to figure out the carrier's course prior to travel. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! Among our specialist Heavy Haul coordinators will certainly work with you to guarantee that we choose the best alternative to obtain your work done as swiftly and, most importantly, 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 transporter any time during your delivery to ask concerns concerning arrival times and anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers go through strenuous safety and also step-by-step training to make sure that your freight is secure every step of the way! You or someone you assign will conduct a last shipment assessment, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, and you should only rely on someone with the proper understanding as well as experience. Get In Touch With Freedom Heavy Haul today.

Learn more about the great State of Virginia

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Richmond

226,622 residents

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Roanoke

99,229 residents

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Lynchburg

80,569 residents

What Are Virginia's Major Cities And Roadways?

Virginia is ranked 35th in the country in total square miles. The state is almost 430 miles long and nearly 200 miles wide. Virginia maintains and operates more than 98,000 miles of public roadways, with at least 1,100 miles of interstate highway in the state. I-81 runs diagonally north/south down the spine of the state, between West Virginia and North Carolina. I-95, the busiest road in the country, goes north/south in the eastern part of the state, connecting Maryland and North Carolina. I-66, an east/west highway, operates between I-81 and Washington, D.C. Likewise, I-64 runs east/west between I-81 and Norfolk.

The largest city in Virginia, Virginia Beach, has more than 450,00 residents. The two next largest cities, Norfolk and Chesapeake, each have about half the population of Virginia Beach.  The fastest growing city in the state in 2017 was Purcellville in Loudon County. The 10 largest cities in Virginia are:

  1. Virginia Beach;
  2. Norfolk;
  3. Chesapeake;
  4. Arlington;
  5. Richmond;
  6. Newport News;
  7. Alexandria;
  8. Hampton;
  9. Roanoke;
  10. Portsmouth.

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

If your load exceeds the dimensional maximums set by the state, you’ll need to apply for an oversize transport permit to travel legally in Virginia. The spacing between the kingpin of the semi-trailer and rearmost axle or a point midway between the rear tandem axle does not exceed 41 feet.

The dimensional restrictions in the state of Virginia include:

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

Maximum height: 13 feet 6 inches

Maximum width: 8 feet 6 inches

What Are Virginia's Length Restrictions?

Virginia is one of the few states that does not impose a total length restriction on tractor trailers. But at 48 feet, the trailer length maximum is shorter than the maximums established by most states.  Shipments are allowed a three-foot overhang in the front and a four-foot overhang in the rear. Twin trailers are restricted to 28 feet 6 inches in length.

Trailer length maximums in Virginia include:

Total length: no limit imposed;

Trailer length: 48 feet;

Motor home length: 45 feet.

What Are The Oversize Transport Permits In Virginia?

The Department of Motor Vehicles issues oversize transport permits in Virginia. Travel with oversize loads is permitted from ½-hour before sunrise to ½-hour after sunset on weekdays. Oversize transports must cease operation by noon on Saturday. Shipping oversize loads is not permitted on Sunday and major holidays. Cities with large populations impose travel restrictions on oversize shipments during morning and evening rush hours.

Transport larger than oversize regulations allow need Super Load permits to travel in the state. Virginia’s maximum dimensions allowed for oversize travel include:

Maximum Weight:  150,000 pounds;

Maximum Length: 115 feet total;

Maximum Height:  15 feet;

Maximum Width:   16 feet.

What Are Virginia's Major Auction Houses?

Ask Freedom Heavy Haul to ship your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Virginia. None of the major auction houses have a presence in the state. It’s all independents.

The most prominent equipment auction houses in Virginia include:

  • At Your Bidding, Richmond;
  • Blythe Auctions, Franklin;
  • Carwile Auctions, Farmville;
  • Culpepper Auction Center, Culpepper;
  • Motley’s Asset Disposition, Richmond;
  • Rasmus Auctions, Springfield;
  • RCI Auctions, Richmond;
  • Shumate Auctions, Warrenton.

What Are Some Major Rental Centers In Virginia?

Talk to Freedom Heavy Haul about hauling your heavy equipment to or from any rental center in Virginia. United Rentals operates nearly 15 locations in the state. There also are more than 15 Sunbelt Rentals stores in Virginia. McClung Logan Equipment has six equipment rental locations in Virginia, including stores in Glen Allen and Salem.

Other prominent equipment rental centers in Virginia include:

  • Carter Machinery, Salem;
  • General Rental Center, Suffolk;
  • Hawkins-Graves, Lynchburg;
  • Herc Rentals, Roanoke;
  • Valley Equipment Center, Fishersville
  • Warsaw Rental Center, Warsaw.
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