Freight Shipping Solutions
Shipments over 150 pounds are classified as freight. NOW Courier offers freight transportation solutions for goods, commodities, and bulk cargo, utilizing various truck options ranging from box trucks for smaller shipments to dry vans, which are ideal for hauls up to 45,000 pounds.
What are your freight shipping needs?
Box Truck
Box trucks are perfectly suited for small shipments and city streets, making them the ideal solution for reliable local deliveries and time-sensitive moves.
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Efficient for short-distance deliveries: Box trucks are well-suited for local or regional deliveries, providing a cost-effective and practical option for businesses with frequent, short-haul transportation needs.
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Maneuverability in urban areas: Box trucks are smaller and more agile than larger trailers, making them ideal for navigating tight city streets, residential neighborhoods, and congested areas where larger vehicles may struggle.
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Secure, enclosed cargo protection: The enclosed design of a box truck protects cargo from weather, theft, and damage during transport, ensuring goods remain safe and intact throughout the journey.
Door opening: 7.5' (H), 8' (W)
Bed length: Up to 26'
Interior height clearance: Up to 8'
Load capability: Up to 10,000 lbs
Door opening: 7.5' (H), 8' (W)
Bed length: Up to 26'
Interior height clearance: Up to 8'
Load capability: Up to 15,000 lbs
Dock Truck
Dock trucks are perfect for businesses requiring a higher payload capacity and seamless integration with industrial warehouses and loading docks.
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Compatibility with warehouses: For businesses that frequently ship to or from large warehouses, dock trucks provide seamless compatibility with loading docks. This compatibility streamlines operations, especially in industries like retail, manufacturing, and logistics, where dock access is common.
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Higher payload capacity: Dock trucks offer a higher payload capacity of up to 15,000 pounds compared to standard box trucks, allowing companies to move larger, heavier loads while reducing the number of trips.
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Time efficiency: Dock trucks often result in faster turnaround times at warehouses and distribution centers. The ability to pull up directly to loading docks reduces the time needed to move goods in and out, enhancing operational efficiency.
Dry Van
Dry vans, ideal for hauls up to 45,000 pounds, are the standard for transporting non-perishable goods. For heavy and bulky shipments, 53-foot dry vans maximize load volume and offer excellent versatility.​
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Large cargo capacity: A 53-foot dry van can transport up to 45,000 pounds of goods and offers approximately 3,500 cubic feet of storage, allowing companies to maximize the volume of goods transported in a single trip.
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Versatility in freight types: Perfect for transporting a diverse array of non-perishable goods, including retail and consumer products, e-commerce shipments, and healthcare supplies, making it a versatile solution for businesses in multiple industries.
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Protection from external elements: The enclosed design protects cargo from weather conditions, dirt, and debris, reducing the risk of damage during transit and ensuring that goods arrive in optimal condition.
Door opening: 10' (H), 8.5' (W)
Bed length: 53'
Interior height clearance: Up to 9.2'
Load capability: Up to 45,000 lbs
Bed length: 48'
Height clearance: Up to 9.5'
Load capability: Up to 41,000 lbs
Open Deck
Open deck trucks, with adaptable configurations, are perfect for construction, industrial use, and transporting irregularly shaped or non-standard cargo that won’t fit in enclosed trailers.​​
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Transport of irregular cargo: Open deck trucks are capable of transporting large, bulky, or irregularly shaped items that cannot fit in enclosed trailers, such as construction materials or vehicles, as they are not limited by height or width restrictions.
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Fewer trips for large goods: Open deck trucks can accommodate larger, heavier items that might otherwise require multiple smaller loads with enclosed trailers, potentially lowering overall transportation costs.
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Ideal for construction and industrial freight: These trucks are well-suited for transporting heavy equipment, building material, and other industrial materials directly to job sites, without the need for loading docks.
Freight Shipping Options
From Fortune 500 giants to small local businesses, partnering with us allows you to focus on what you do best - running your business, while we take care of your shipping and logistics needs with proficiency
Multi-stop
Multi-stop shipping involves multiple drop-off points along a shipment’s route, originating from a single location. This service enhances delivery efficiency by distributing goods to various destinations in one streamlined trip.
Expedited
Expedited freight delivery is designed for urgent shipments, prioritizing speed and ensuring goods are delivered within tight timeframes, often with minimal or no stops along the way.
Cross-Docking
Cross-docking entails receiving shipments at your facility and promptly transferring them onto another truck with minimal storage time. This method is particularly useful during seasonal surges when goods need to be quickly routed to customers.
Lift Gate
A box truck with a lift gate uses a hydraulic platform to transfer freight between the truck and the ground. This feature is ideal for locations without loading docks, such as small businesses and residential areas.
Commercial Delivery
Commercial delivery services specialize in transporting goods to businesses and work sites, handling large shipments for offices, retail stores, and construction locations.
Postal Consolidation
Postal consolidation combines multiple smaller shipments into one bulk delivery, which is sent to a central postal hub for further distribution. This service reduces shipping costs and enhances efficiency by streamlining the delivery process.