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

Freedom Heavy Haul can aid with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling tasks to or from the fantastic state of Virginia or anywhere within the USA.

If you need an industry leader in heavy haul shipping to and from Virginia 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, as well as much more. We have the experience as well as ability to transfer any kind of large, over-dimensional, or obese items anywhere in Virginia or within the entire USA.

Consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your leading option to help if you're needing help shipping your building tools or heavy equipment to Virginia.

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

Whatever the scenario and inquiries you have, we have solutions and also the capacity to get the job done. We'll work both difficult as well as clever to deliver your devices 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

Arrange a heavy haul shipment with Freedom Heavy Haul, as well as you'll be surprised at just how very easy it is! All you have to do is enter your contact as well as delivery info into our on-line form. Or consider that info to among our dedicated transport agents over the phone. Just supply your pickup/delivery postal code as well as the type of item you need to be moved with measurements.

We specialize in aiding you select the right trailer to fit your requirements. Our representatives have professional expertise about flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, as well as RGN trailers.

Step 2

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

One of our professional Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping as well as Moving organizers will collaborate with you to arrange an equipment pickup day and time which works ideal for you. We do our really best to function around your timetable when you ship your tools direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the shipment dimension, we might pack the same day! For bigger deliveries, we may need a little bit even more time for trip preparation and also oversized permitting. For very tons, a path survey might be needed to determine the provider's route before travel. Whatever is needed, we can manage it! One of our expert Heavy Haul organizers will certainly collaborate with you to guarantee that we pick the very best option to obtain your task done as quickly as well as, most significantly, cost-effectively.

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Our carriers will ensure your Heavy Hauling Trucking shipment will reach its destination.

You can call your heavy haul carrier any time during your delivery to ask questions concerning arrival times and anything else that may get on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous safety and security and step-by-step training to guarantee that your freight is secure every action of the means! You or somebody you assign will certainly conduct a final delivery examination, sign off on a Bill of Lading, as well as you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, and also you must only trust someone with the correct understanding and also experience. Call 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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