What Is Freight Forwarding?
Freight forwarding is the coordination of cargo transportation between its point of origin and final destination using one or more shipping methods. A freight forwarder helps manage the logistics behind a shipment, including carrier coordination, routing, documentation, customs requirements and transfers between transportation modes.
Direct Drive Logistics coordinates domestic and international freight across over-the-road trucking, rail, air and ocean networks. Our team evaluates each shipment individually to identify an efficient transportation plan based on destination, timeline, cargo requirements and budget.
Benefits of Working With a Freight Forwarder
One Point of Contact
Direct Drive Logistics gives you a dedicated contact to coordinate carriers, transportation modes and shipment updates from pickup through delivery.
Domestic and International Shipping Coordination
We coordinate freight throughout the United States and across international trade lanes, including cross-border and overseas shipments.
Multimodal Transportation Options
Our freight forwarders coordinate truckload, LTL, rail, air, ocean and intermodal transportation based on your cargo, timeline and budget.
Customs and Shipping Documentation Assistance
We help coordinate customs requirements, shipping documents and other logistical details involved in international freight movement.
Specialized Freight Solutions
Direct Drive Logistics can arrange expedited, temperature-controlled and other specialized shipping services based on your freight requirements.
Freight Forwarding Services for All Types of Cargo and Shipments
Full-Truckload Shipping (FTL)
Full-truckload shipping provides dedicated trailer space for larger shipments or freight requiring direct transportation.
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)
Less-than-truckload shipping is ideal for freight using only part of a trailer. We coordinate LTL shipments based on cost, transit time and cargo requirements.
Expedited Shipping
Our expedited shipping services help move urgent freight quickly with direct routing and priority transportation options.
Domestic and International Freight Forwarding Options
International Freight
We offer freight forwarding for shipments from the UK to Canada, from Mexico to the USA or anywhere else. Direct Drive Logistics freight forwarders negotiate freight worldwide.
US Freight Forwarder
From over-the-road to rail and air freight, Direct Drive Logistics coordinates freight shipments all over America. Work with us for on-time deliveries at the lowest shipping rates.
Air Freight Forwarder
Air freight forwarders at Direct Drive Logistics assure fully insured deliveries for domestic and overseas shipments delivered via aircraft.
Freight Forwarding Backed by Independent Insurance Coverage
Direct Drive Logistics carries its own primary cargo, auto and errors and omissions insurance policies rather than relying solely on contingent coverage tied to a motor carrier's policy. This structure gives customers one point of contact when addressing cargo claims and provides another layer of protection throughout the transportation process.
We also review motor carriers before working with them, including their operating history and reliability. Learn more about our insurance coverage or contact our team with questions about coverage for your freight.
Why Choose Direct Drive Logistics as Your Freight Forwarder?
Direct Drive Logistics combines the capabilities of a freight forwarder with the flexibility of an experienced freight broker. Instead of forcing every shipment into the same transportation model, we evaluate your freight and determine an appropriate solution based on cost, transit time, destination and cargo requirements.
Our customers also work with a consistent logistics contact instead of being transferred between branches or departments. From carrier coordination and transportation planning to shipment tracking, warehousing and specialized logistics services, our team manages the details needed to keep freight moving. Real-time tracking, responsive communication and access to multiple transportation modes give businesses a practical alternative to large freight forwarding networks with fragmented service.