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Reliable and experienced Heavy Haul Shipping to or from Virginia

Freedom Heavy Haul can help with any kind of sized Heavy Hauling projects to or from the excellent state of Virginia or anywhere within the USA.

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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 extra. We have the experience as well as ability to carry any type of large, over-dimensional, or obese things anywhere in Virginia or within the entire USA.

If you're requiring aid shipping your building and construction tools or heavy machinery to Virginia, consider Freedom Heavy Haul as your top choice to aid.

We've obtained years of in-house experience with Heavy Haul Trucking, delivering a selection of over-dimensional loads throughout the State of Virginia, and also we just deal with the most safe and most trustworthy Heavy Haul service providers on the road.

Whatever the situation and also inquiries you have, we have solutions as well as the capacity to get the job done. We'll work both smart as well as tough to provide your tools or equipment to any type of place 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, as well as you'll be surprised at exactly how easy it is! All you need to do is enter your contact as well as shipping information right into our on-line kind. Or give that info to among our specialized transport agents over the phone. Simply supply your pickup/delivery zip codes and also the sort of item you require to be carried with measurements.

We concentrate on helping you choose the ideal trailer to fit your needs. Our agents have professional expertise regarding flatbed trailers, step-deck trailers, and also RGN trailers.

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

Among our expert Heavy Haul Trucking, Transport Hauling, Shipping and also Moving coordinators will certainly collaborate with you to arrange a tools pick-up day as well as time which functions ideal for you. We do our very best to function around your schedule when you deliver your equipment direct with Freedom Heavy Haul!

Depending upon the delivery size, we could fill the very same day! For larger shipments, we could require a little bit more time for journey planning and extra-large permitting. For incredibly tons, a path study could be necessary to identify the service provider's course before traveling. Whatever is required, we can manage it! One of our professional Heavy Haul planners will certainly deal with you to guarantee that we select the best alternative to get your job done as rapidly as well as, 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 at any time throughout your shipment to ask inquiries regarding arrival times and anything else that may be on your mind. Our heavy haul truckers undertake rigorous safety as well as step-by-step training to ensure that your freight is secure every step of the way! You or someone you designate will certainly carry out a final delivery evaluation, accept a Bill of Lading, and also you're done!

Heavy Hauling is complex, as well as you ought to just trust somebody with the correct understanding as well as 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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