Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Freight Transport in Illinois
Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Illinois, from Chicago and Joliet to the towns between them, coordinated by one team and hauled by carriers vetted before every dispatch.
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At a glance
Shipping in Illinois at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-55
- I-57
- I-64
- I-70
- I-72
- I-74
- I-80
- I-88
- I-90
- I-94
- I-39
- I-24
- I-290
- I-294
- Port of Chicago (Illinois International Port District)
- Port of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Port of Peoria
- intermodal and rail freight
- corn and soybean farming and grain
- manufacturing (machinery, food, chemicals)
- pharmaceuticals and life sciences
- wholesale trade and e-commerce distribution
How freight moves in Illinois
Freight in Illinois runs on I-55, I-57, I-64, I-70, I-72 and I-74. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Chicago (Illinois International Port District), Port of Metropolitan St. Louis and Port of Peoria. The state's economy leans on intermodal and rail freight, corn and soybean farming and grain, manufacturing (machinery, food, chemicals) and pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Services
What we move in Illinois
Three services, one team, carriers vetted before every dispatch.
Car Shipping
Cars, pickups and SUVs to, from and within Illinois, on open or enclosed carriers.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Legal limit 13 ft 6 in tall, permits through IDOT, and the trailer chosen for the machine.
Freight Shipping
Dry van, reefer and flatbed capacity for intermodal and rail freight and corn and soybean farming and grain and everything else Illinois ships.
Cities
Cities we serve in Illinois
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Illinois works, including the towns between them.
ChicagoCook County
Chicago is the main freight rail hub of North America, where the major U.S. railroads interchange cargo, and it is also a leading trucking and air cargo center where I-90, I-94, I-55 and I-57 meet.
- I-90
- I-94
- I-55
- I-57
JolietWill County
Joliet, southwest of Chicago, has long been a transportation hub where I-55 and I-80 run close together, and the Joliet and Elwood area is home to large intermodal terminals and warehouse parks.
- I-80
- I-55
- I-355
PeoriaPeoria County
Peoria, on the Illinois River in central Illinois, is a river barge and grain shipping point at the crossing of I-74 and I-474, with a heavy-equipment manufacturing base.
- I-74
- I-474
- I-155
RockfordWinnebago County
Rockford, in northern Illinois at the I-90 and I-39 junction, has a deep base of aerospace and machinery manufacturing and an international airport with a significant air cargo operation.
- I-90
- I-39
- US-20
AuroraKane County
Aurora, on I-88 about 40 miles west of Chicago, is the second-largest city in Illinois and a Fox Valley center for manufacturing, rail and distribution.
- I-88
- US-30
- US-34
East St. LouisSt. Clair County
East St. Louis is on the Mississippi River across from St. Louis, Missouri, in the Metro East, where I-55, I-64 and I-70 cross the river and rail yards and river terminals serve the St. Louis region.
- I-55
- I-64
- I-70
MolineRock Island County
Moline is one of the Quad Cities on the Mississippi River, where I-74 crosses into Iowa, with river locks, rail service and a long history of farm and construction equipment manufacturing.
- I-74
- I-80
- I-280
SpringfieldSangamon County
Springfield, the state capital, is in central Illinois where I-55, the Chicago to St. Louis route, meets I-72.
- I-55
- I-72
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Illinois
- When oversize loads can travel
In Illinois, oversize loads up to 12 ft wide, 13 ft 6 in high and 200 ft long may move around the clock with an extra escort in darkness, loads up to 14 ft 6 in wide and 15 ft high move from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset seven days a week, larger loads move on weekdays in daylight (and until noon on Saturdays up to 16 ft wide and 17 ft high), and loads above 16 ft wide or 17 ft high move only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Source ↗
- Escort vehicles
In Illinois, one civilian escort is required for loads over 14 ft 6 in wide, over 14 ft 6 in high or over 110 ft long, three escorts above 16 ft wide, 18 ft high or 145 ft long, and an Illinois State Police escort above 18 ft wide, 18 ft high or 200 ft long. Source ↗
- Seasonal conditions
Some county highway departments, such as Winnebago County in northern Illinois, post seasonal weight limits on county roads during the late-winter and spring thaw, typically for four to six weeks.
IDOT permit moves may not be made when the highway is covered with snow or ice, when visibility is unduly impaired by rain, snow or fog, or whenever the Illinois State Police consider travel unsafe.
- If you are moving to the state
New Illinois residents have 30 days after establishing residence to apply for an Illinois title and registration for a vehicle that is properly registered in another state. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Questions about shipping in Illinois
Do you pick up and deliver anywhere in Illinois?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Illinois, including Chicago, Joliet, Peoria and Rockford, are coordinated with carriers already running those lanes. Rural addresses work too: the carrier confirms access and timing with you before arrival.
Who issues oversize permits in Illinois?
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Oversize/Overweight Permit Office (IDOT). A load over the legal limits (13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) tall, 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) wide) needs its permit for the exact route, and it is arranged before pickup so the machine does not wait at the yard.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Illinois?
New Illinois residents have 30 days after establishing residence to apply for an Illinois title and registration for a vehicle that is properly registered in another state. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office before the car arrives.
What slows trucking in Illinois during the year?
Some county highway departments, such as Winnebago County in northern Illinois, post seasonal weight limits on county roads during the late-winter and spring thaw, typically for four to six weeks. IDOT permit moves may not be made when the highway is covered with snow or ice, when visibility is unduly impaired by rain, snow or fog, or whenever the Illinois State Police consider travel unsafe.
Can a load from Illinois go to Mexico?
Yes. Loads from Illinois travel to a Texas crossing such as Laredo or Pharr, where the transfer and the customs paperwork are coordinated with brokers on both sides.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
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