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

Freedom Heavy Haul can assist with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling jobs to or from the excellent 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, and more. We have the experience and capacity to move any extra-large, over-dimensional, or overweight things anywhere in Virginia or within the entire USA.

Take into consideration Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading selection to assist if you're requiring assistance shipping your construction devices or heavy machinery to Virginia.

We've obtained decades of internal experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, shipping a variety of over-dimensional loads all over the State of Virginia, as well as we just deal with the safest and also most dependable Heavy Haul service providers when driving.

Whatever the situation and also inquiries you have, we have solutions as well as the capability to finish the job. We'll work both tough as well as smart to supply your tools or machinery to any type of location 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 delivery with Freedom Heavy Haul, and also you'll be stunned at how easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact and also shipping details right into our on the internet form. Or give that info to among our committed transport representatives over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery postal code as well as the type of thing you require to be transported with measurements.

We specialize in helping you choose the appropriate trailer to fit your needs. Our representatives have experienced understanding about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving planners will work with you to organize a tools pick-up day and also time which works finest for you. When you ship your equipment straight with Freedom Heavy Haul, we do our absolute best to work around your timetable!

Depending upon the delivery size, we might pack the very same day! For bigger shipments, we could require a bit more time for trip preparation and also large permitting. For super loads, a path study could be essential to determine the carrier's path prior to travel. Whatever is needed, we can handle it! Among our professional Heavy Haul coordinators will collaborate with you to make sure that we choose the best alternative to obtain your work done as promptly and, most notably, 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 any time during your delivery to ask questions about arrival times and also anything else that might get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undergo rigorous safety as well as step-by-step training to guarantee that your freight is safe every step of the method! You or somebody you select will certainly carry out a last delivery evaluation, sign off on a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complicated, as well as you should only rely on somebody with the appropriate understanding and also experience. Contact 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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