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Five states. One terminal. No freight we cannot name the driver for.

MI · IL · IN · OH · WI

This is the whole network. There is nothing behind it.

Lake MichiganGrand RapidsTerminalDetroitMIMilwaukeeWIChicagoILIndianapolisINColumbusOHClevelandOH

Five states, one terminal. We do not run outside this footprint, and we will say so rather than brokering your freight to someone we do not know.

Scheduled lanes

Scheduled freight lanes with transit time and frequency
LaneTransitRuns
Grand RapidsChicagoNext dayDaily, both directions
Grand RapidsDetroitSame dayDaily, both directions
Grand RapidsMilwaukeeNext dayMon / Wed / Fri
ChicagoIndianapolisNext dayDaily
DetroitClevelandNext dayDaily
ClevelandColumbusSame dayMon – Fri
IndianapolisColumbusNext dayTue / Thu

Regional trucking, less-than-truckload shipments, dedicated routes, and warehouse transfers for growing businesses across the Midwest. One coordination team, clear rate documentation, proactive shipment updates, and dependable carrier communication.

Footprint
Five states, no exceptions
Coordination
One team, one phone number
Rate changes
Explained before the truck moves
Tracking
Text or email, no portal to log into

Standard transit times

Truckload, door to door

Standard truckload transit times between major origins and destinations
FromChicagoIndianapolisColumbusMilwaukee
Grand Rapids, MI1 day2 days2 days1 day
Detroit, MI1 day2 days1 day2 days
Chicago, IL1 day2 days1 day
Cleveland, OH2 days2 days1 day2 days

Standard transit for a full load under normal conditions. Weather across the lakes in January is not a normal condition, and we will tell you that when you book rather than when you call to ask where the truck is.

What moves a rate.

Freight pricing is opaque by convention. It does not have to be. These five things decide your number and all five appear on the quote.

All six services
Distance and lane balance
A loaded run into a region we struggle to load out of costs more than the mileage suggests. Grand Rapids to Chicago prices better than the reverse for exactly this reason.
Weight and pallet count
Under about eight pallets, LTL is usually cheaper. Over twelve, truckload usually wins. Between the two, we will run both numbers for you.
Appointment windows
A two-hour receiving window at the destination costs more than a same-day window, because it puts the driver's hours at risk.
Seasonality
Late Q4 and the weeks around produce season tighten capacity across the Midwest. We will tell you when you are quoting into a tight week.
Accessorials
Liftgate, inside delivery, residential, detention beyond two hours. These appear on our quotes up front rather than on your invoice afterwards.
  1. Regional truckload

    Full trailers moving between the five states we cover. One driver, one trailer, no cross-docking, no transfer risk.

    Equipment
    53 ft dry van
    Lead
    24 – 48 hours
  2. LTL coordination

    Partial loads consolidated with our carrier partners. Slower and cheaper than truckload; we tell you which one your freight actually needs.

    Equipment
    Partner network
    Lead
    48 – 72 hours
  3. Dedicated routes

    A recurring lane with the same equipment and, where we can, the same driver. Priced monthly rather than per load.

    Equipment
    Assigned
    Lead
    Contracted
  4. Expedited freight

    When a line is down and the part has to move now. We will quote it honestly, including when driving it yourself would be faster.

    Equipment
    Straight truck or sprinter
    Lead
    Same day where distance allows
  5. Warehouse transfers

    Moving inventory between your own facilities, including overnight runs that land before a shift starts.

    Equipment
    53 ft dry van
    Lead
    24 – 48 hours
  6. Recurring business lanes

    Standing weekly volume at a rate held for the contract term, with capacity reserved rather than re-bid every week.

    Equipment
    Assigned
    Lead
    Contracted
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