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Expedited Truckload

When you need something to arrive at its destination immediately, there’s no time to spare — and the standard three to five day shipping timelines won’t work. When fast shipping is necessary, whether a delivery makes it or not can spell the difference between a large monetary loss or keeping business operations streamlined and customers happy.

Expedited Truckload Freight Solutions

When a shipment just can’t wait, not just any delivery service will do. Whatever your reasons for requiring expedited shipping, please know that there are various solutions available for ensuring your shipments are transported from Point A to Point B in the timeline required — and one of the most common expedited transportation options is by truck. On this page, we’ll take a look at some of the key benefits associated with expedited truckload transportation, what to look for in an expedited carrier and more.

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Benefits of Expedited Truckload Transportation

Before we get into some of the benefits of expedited truckload transportation, let’s first define what exactly expedited trucking is. Specifically, expedited trucking is a field of trucking that deals with rush freight orders that must arrive at a specific time. Typically, expedited truckloads travel fairly long distances, often through the night, and deliver the items by the next day at the latest. Expedited truckloads achieve these fast delivery times by making fewer stops along the way, working with a logistics system that can help map the fastest routes and, as we previously mentioned, traveling through the nighttime hours with the No. 1 priority of getting the shipment to its destination in the time that's required.

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Freight Transportation

Unlike some expedited transportation services where cargo amounts are limited, expedited trucking permits businesses to transport many items at once for long distances. This can ensure that plenty of product reaches its destination so that a subsequent expedited shipment isn’t also necessary. By allowing larger quantities to be moved in a single trip, expedited trucking not only reduces the overall costs but also minimizes the risk of delays caused by multiple smaller shipments.

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Speed

When you need to get a shipment to its destination fast, you can count on expedited trucking to accomplish it. One, there's the fact that a good solution provider will be at the pickup location quickly, as drivers are always standing by ready to spring into action. Two, drivers make fewer stops and are backed by a logistics platform to help them select the fastest route along their way. And three, good transportation providers are backed by a comprehensive network, where drivers can switch driving duties to ensure that stops are at a minimum.
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Logistics

A good trucking transportation company doesn't rely on paper maps or turn-by-turn directions, it relies on a comprehensive, advanced, next-generation logistics platform that can help it map out the fastest routes to take when time is of the essence. Because when time is a factor, any sort of time savings is important — no matter how great or how small. A good logistics platform can help streamline time savings, all of which adds up at the end to ensure a timely delivery.
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Immediacy

When it comes to an urgent shipment, you want to be treated like a VIP customer. That means the provider sending a driver and a truck to the shipment's origin to begin the transportation process as soon as you need it. After all, when time is of the essence, there's none of it to waste. Look for a provider that has expedited truckload drivers standing by and ready to take work as it comes in. You don't want to be waiting hours — or worse, days — for an available driver to take your shipment to where it needs to go. By then, you could be out lots of money, not to mention credibility.
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Low cost

When it comes to expedited truck transportation, settling for the lowest cost provider isn't something that you want to chance. You get what you pay for when it comes to delivery services, so choosing low cost often also comes at the expense of quality and credibility. Expedited trucking is a specialty service, and those who do it well are professional, credible and reliable. If you go with the low cost option, it'll often end up costing you much more than the savings on the shipment in the long term.

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Depth of network

In order to transport product faster, expedited truck drivers often take turns throughout their journey so they're not subject to the regular stoppages other drivers have to abide by legally. In doing so, drivers often meet truckers along their routes at certain stops to switch who operates behind the wheel. How deep is the trucking network of the company that you're considering? Does it have drivers able to meet at checkpoints regardless of where said checkpoints are to keep driving on track? Knowing the answer to this can be the difference between whether your deliveries arrive on time or not. 

Our Streamlined Process

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Single point of contact

Work with the same expeditor during your shipment’s entire process–no annoying call centers!
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We carefully match the size and weight of your shipment to the right vehicle.
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Vetted & exclusive carriers

We work with vetted, experienced carriers, so you get one vehicle for the entire delivery process exclusive.
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real-time monitoring & alerts

Our GPS tracking technology lets us know exactly where your shipment is at all times.

Types of Vehicles

53' DRY VAN
SPRINTER VAN
BOX TRUCK
STRAIGHT TRUCK
HOT SHOT TRUCK
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Expedited Truckload Services

Regardless of the service that you're looking at hiring, you should always make sure to do your homework on the company. The same is true when it comes to expedited trucking providers. Check out the company's website and learn more about its history, its specializations and who some of its customers are. Check for industry association memberships, awards and accolades. See if the company has any testimonials from their customers posted, and you might even ask for references when vetting the providers that you're considering. Just as you would any service company, you should be doing your homework on any trucking company. After all, the end result depends a lot on whatever company you decide to hire when you're in a pinch.

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Expedited Trucking Solutions

We're proud to check all of the boxes for credibility, reliability, consistency and efficiency when it comes to our expedited truckload services, giving you the peace of mind that your shipment is in good hands when you need it the most. We understand how important an expedited shipment is, which is why we'll treat your delivery as if it's our highest priority.

Don't take it from us, just listen to what our plethora of satisfied customers have to say about our delivery services and how we've helped them through challenging situations. It's what we're proud to do, and we're very good at what we do. What's more is that when you work with us you can rest assured that you'll have one — and only one — point of contact along the way. This point of contact will always be available to answer questions and update your shipment's progress, you'll never get the runaround.

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Industries We Serve

Aviation & Aerospace

Every moment a commercial airliner sits on the ground, it costs an airline money. Expedited freight services by FullTruckload.com can get you back in the air with the prompt delivery of parts and equipment throughout North America. With a nationwide network of carriers and access to dedicated box trucks, straight trucks, and tractor-trailers, FullTruckload.com offers reliable and efficient transportation tailored to the aviation industry’s needs.
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Construction

Because one shipping delay can snowball and cause delays throughout your entire project, you need an experienced 3PL provider who understands the construction industry and has the logistical reach to deliver your freight on time, anywhere. That 3PL partner is FullTruckload.com. From heavy machinery and building materials to specialized tools and equipment, our logistics solutions are tailored to keep your project on track. With a robust network of carriers and expertise in handling oversized, time-sensitive, and critical shipments, we ensure that every delivery arrives exactly when and where it’s needed.
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Energy

The consequences from lost power production are serious for any business. Equipment failure is one of the biggest causes of energy production downtime. Losses compound exponentially with delay, loss of energy capacity, or the idling of plants for scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Whether it's a hydroelectric power station or solar farm, you need a 3PL provider who can move your parts and equipment safely and securely while meeting your most stringent deadlines.
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Manufacturing

Every moment a manufacturing facility or factory sits idle costs a company money due to the high costs involved in lost sales and lost customers. With many manufacturers building to just-in-time production rates, any disruption threatens parts and vehicle inventories. This is where the speed, expertise, and experience of freight services from AirFreight.com make a difference throughout the entire manufacturing supply chain.
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Oil & Gas

The oil and gas industry faces challenging conditions in offshore and onshore oil rigs, often in remote locations with limited infrastructure. Don’t let oil pumps or pipelines sit idle, waiting for equipment. By having the right plans, parts, people, and a logistics partner such as FullTruckload.com, you can effectively mitigate plant or pump downtime, unscheduled disruptions, and equipment failures.
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Renewables & Environment

Wind turbines can be as tall as an 85-story building with a blade radius of an acre. Transporting just one wind turbine can take up to nine separate shipments. Solar equipment includes sensitive electronics and glass that are easily subject to damage. Constructing one solar panel requires nearly 40 different components, including precious metals, that need to get to the factory on time. With requirements like this, it's critical to work with the right 3PL provider that can flex with your needs when situations and requirements change.
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Retail

During downtime, retailers experience lost sales with the inability to process credit cards, access customer purchasing history, or locate items in stock at a distribution center or another retail location. Don’t let unexpected downtime due to point-of-sale equipment failures impact your brand or frustrate your customers. If you can’t serve your customers, your competition will!
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Technology

Unexpected IT downtime can bring down even the largest businesses—just ask airlines when their reservation systems go offline. The importance of e-commerce, online sales, and the computing infrastructure that supports it makes getting systems and servers up and running even more critical. With 98% of organizations reporting that a single hour of downtime costs over $100,000, you can’t afford a slow logistics partner.
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3PL

With today’s broken supply chains, even companies that specialize in logistics find themselves needing help. We provide an expansive network of expedited ground and air shipping options to make the trip in the air, to and from the airport, or complete the entire delivery on the ground. Through these resources and our centralized planning operations, we help 3PL providers overcome all the challenges of their industry.
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Dedicated Single Point of Contact

At the heart of same day air delivery is a dedicated team of professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every shipment arrives on time, and in optimal condition, at its final destination. We offer the fastest ground and air transportation options for B2B customers across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Get peace of mind with a dedicated single point of contact. We're with you along every mile of your journey. 

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