Carriers with OTR Straight Truck Services

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by ntaylorsiu, Sep 20, 2017.

  1. ntaylorsiu

    ntaylorsiu Bobtail Member

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    Hi all,


    I have a new project running round-trip loads between Houston/Milwaukee - aircraft parts. I have been looking at 53 dry van pricing from the major carriers/brokers but am also interested in non-expedited and expedited straight truck options. Anyone know of any companies that offer OTR straight truck services?

    Thanks in advance
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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  4. ntaylorsiu

    ntaylorsiu Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, our account manager at ArcBest gave us some rates but they were pretty pricey, the Panther option was fine for the expedited option but they didn't seem to have a non-expedited straight truck rate. XPO wouldn't even quote the straight truck option but they gave us dry van rates. Still waiting to hear back from Forward Air but I can't seem to find much on the straight truck options which admittedly I haven't needed to use ever.
     
  5. Knucklehead

    Knucklehead Road Train Member

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    Straight truck prices are going to be the same as truckload. Straights are considered expedite, regardless if it's at truckload speed. In fact, straight expedite would probably be more.
     
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  6. ntaylorsiu

    ntaylorsiu Bobtail Member

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    Much appreciated - wasn't sure if there were any Houston/Chicago/Milwaukee based niche carriers that would be able to give any better pricing than a full van. Guess I'll stick with comparing truckload teams/singles. Thanks again!
     
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