Specialized Shipping Services

We arrange specialized shipping services, including intermodal, as well as oversized and overweight shipping. We have ample experience in arranging specialized shipments while keeping costs low, offering our clients the best value for their shipping spend. Whether you’re looking for a one-time solution or ongoing specialized freight services, we have the experience and carrier network to arrange your unique shipments.

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Container Drayage and Avoiding Demurrage

Pick a port in the U.S. and we can arrange your container shipment for you from the port to your destination. Just provide us your Delivery Order – D/O, and other needed documents and we take care of everything on your behalf so you can continue to focus on your business.

Price is always an issue when it comes to Container Drayage, but remember, you get what you pay for. We get clients weekly that come to us and want us to arrange a container shipment the same day knowing that the LFD – Last Free Day before demurrage – is that same day. The reason that they have these issues is that they are shopping for the lowest-price provider – rather than the Best-in-Class provider. Give the team at DTS a try and you will be amazed at the operational communication you receive. We can virtually eliminate demurrage for our clients, provided we have a clear strategic plan in place that is set in motion between our two respective companies.

Drayage and Transloading Tips

  • Ensure your container is ready for pick up and fully released at the port so you don’t incur added pick-up charges.
  • Know how your shipment is loaded onto the container.  Are they palletized pieces or loose cartons?  This info is mission critical to getting an accurate cost for transloading.
  • Provide the piece count and total weight so your transloading partner knows if they have to use labor, forklifts, or a combo of both.
  • Advise the LFD – Last Free Day so you can avoid demurrage.
  • The cheapest option is NOT always the best, as you get what you pay for.
  • Be clear about your level of expectation in regards to service time frames and cost. 
  • Partner with a logistics provider who truly understands your needs as they will provide the communication as an ongoing part of the transaction. 
  • Supply and demand are the driving factor in every business vertical – logistics is no different. So plan ahead and book early in order to meet your specific needs.

If you need a drayage or trans-loading quote – just email us at sales@dtsone.com.

Oversize-Overweight Freight (Heavy Haul)

If you have an oversize shipment, one of the biggest challenges is to understand all the rules and procedures to legally get the shipment transported. Specialized shipping services include a multitude of options to handle your shipment no matter how wide, heavy or tall it may be. Provide us the details of your move and we will work on a specialized freight solution for you.

Cross Docking

Need your shipment unloaded from the port and segmented into smaller LTL shipments? How about breaking down an order storing half of it across the country because your customer changed their mind and now only needs half the original shipment? We can arrange it!

Temperature Control – Full Truckload

Some shipments are temperature sensitive. We can arrange those specialized shipping needs with temperature-controlled freight options.

Other Domestic Services

TRUCKLOAD LOGISTICS

For all Your Full Truckload Needs
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VOLUME SHIPMENTS/PARTIAL TRUCKLOAD

For those larger shipments that are not exactly a truckload but much larger than the normal LTL shipment
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Trade Show Freight

Worry-free trade show shipments.
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What Can DTS Do For YOu?

Whether you're a company looking to improve one facet of your supply chain, your entire supply chain, or simply looking for a transportation and logistics consultation, we can help.

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