We make freight shipping easy.
We make freight shipping easy.
Our freight shipping options
- Flatbed
- Step Deck
- Conestoga
- RGN / Over Dimensional
- Hot Shot
- Drayage
- Dry Van
- Expedited / Team
- Partial Truckload
- Straight Truck
- Trailer Pool
- LTL
- Account Management
- Automated Tracking
- BOL Service / Data Entry
- Business Intelligence Reporting
- Claims & Quality Control
- Vendor Inbound PO
Truckload transportation
LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD (LTL)
IDEAL: Freight on pallets | < 12′ | < 12,000 lbs
We understand that your time is valuable. Our technology simplifies the process from quote to invoice so you can make quick and informed decisions by carrier, delivery, and price.
- Flexible options for same-day, next-day, expedited and guaranteed service
- Compare LTL quotes and transit times from the regional, super-regional, and national carriers
- Automated document creation (BOL) and tracking
PARTIAL TRUCKLOAD (PTL)
IDEAL: 12′ – 36′ of trailer space | 8K – 27.5K lbs | Commodity can share trailer space
Partial Truckload can offer lower rates per unit compared to Volume LTL options. With PTL there are fewer stops in transit compared to the hub-and-spoke systems of LTL leading to faster deliveries and reduced risk of damages.
FULL TRUCKLOAD (FTL)
IDEAL: 53′ of trailer space | < 44,500 lbs
Faster transit times, less chance of damage, and better price per pallet make shipping a full truckload a go-to option. Our team can help you determine if consolidating LTL shipments into FTL shipments is the right move for you.
- Trusted carrier network with the capacity to haul coast-to-coast and cross-border
- Same-day, next-day, JIT, and expedited team capacity are available
Open deck freight transportation options
When your freight does not fit the standard dimensions of a dry van trailer, cannot be loaded/unloaded from a dock, or must be loaded from the side/overhead, The ROOTS Logistics has you covered with an open deck trailer solution.
Our team will help you determine the best trailer type to safely and efficiently move your equipment or product. Our friendly experts are passionate about helping you find the best transport solution for your next open deck shipment.
STANDARD (LEGAL) FLATBED
IDEAL: Freight loaded from the side or top
Typically 48′ long x 8.5′ wide | < 48K lbs
The gold standard when it comes to flatbeds is a flat trailer 48’ long with an open deck, no sides or roof. It’s a versatile trailer that can be used to haul various types of general freight and even some oversized loads.
STEP DECK AKA DROP DECK
IDEAL: Accommodates taller freight up to 10′ high
Side or top loading | < 48K lbs
When you need to ship something that is a bit taller than normal, a step deck trailer allows you additional clearance compared to a standard flatbed trailer. The lower deck accommodates freight up to 10′ tall.
CONESTOGA
IDEAL: Tarping system to cover freight during transit | Side or top loading | < 44K lbs
All the benefits you get from a standard flatbed trailer, with the added bonus of a retractable tarping system. Great for protecting your freight against debris and weather during transit.
REMOVABLE GOOSENECK (RGN)
IDEAL: Heavy equipment | Oversized or overweight loads
Commonly used for transporting oversized and overweight loads. The detachable front end makes it easy to load and unload heavy equipment onto the trailer deck.
HOT SHOT FLATBED
IDEAL: Time-sensitive loads | < 10-14K lbs | Less than truckload (LTL)
Commonly delivered by medium-duty trucks pulling flatbed trailers. A hot shot is a quick and economical solution to transport your freight moving on an open deck without the flatbed price.
International freight transport
DRAYAGE
IDEAL: Import & exports
We can service container drayage to and from major US ports. We can also help you with light warehousing and cross-dock solutions near ports to reduce the length of haul and drayage charges.