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Chicago to Los Angeles Freight Broker

Freight Broker for Shipments between Chicago, IL & Los Angeles, CA

A packaging company in California wanted to ship their manufactured hard shell wood crates for their customers around the United States. Nationwide shipping was an unquestionable step in expanding their business, but when it came to their road transport methods, they had two options: trucking and rail. Choosing one over the other was more complicated than they were expecting, but with assistance from Direct Drive Logistics, they knew which transportation option was best for them.

Direct Drive Logistics worked with the packaging company to help them select the best transportation method for boosting profitability and customer satisfaction.

After establishing a relationship with DDL, our clients excel in their respective industries thanks to our efficient logistics services. Depending on where you’re shipping from, negotiating trucking and rail transportation services is key if you want to avoid making complex shipping orders. Whether your company is based in Chicago, IL or Los Angeles, CA, shipping by road, water, or rail on time and under budget is possible thanks to Direct Drive Logistics.

Contact Direct Drive Logistics 1-877-633-5045

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Driving From

Chicago, IL

Driving To

Los Angeles, CA

Driving Time

29 hr

Driving Distance

2015 mi

Fuel Cost

$1179.72

Fuel cost is estimated from the national average diesel price according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration

Shipping Solutions in Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA

Full Truckload (FTL) Freight Shipping

Faster transit times with no freight transfers and decreased handling.
Cargo up to 80,000 pounds.
Dedicated truck space for large shipments

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight

Affordable solution for smaller shipments.
LTL and Volume LTL for shipments of all sizes.
Secure handling and real-time tracking.

Reefer (Refrigerated) Freight Shipping

Temperature-controlled transport for perishables, chemicals, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
Cost-effective compliant solutions with insurance coverage.
Cargo is held at a specified temperature throughout the shipping process.

Expedited Freight & Hot Shot Trucking

24/7 freight shipping solutions.
White-glove handling for urgent deliveries.
Real-time tracking and notifications.

Long-Haul Trucking & Logistics

Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA interstate freight.
Cost-effective options for heavy loads.
Dependable, pre-screened carrier network.

Air Freight

Ideal for high-value, lightweight cargo, and urgent deliveries.
Domestic air freight brokering from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA.
Air Freight Forwarder with and extensive network of airports and air carriers.

Rail Freight

Reduced carbon footprint compared to trucking.
Save an average of 10-15% on shipping costs compared to trucking.
Rail freight brokers connect you to an extensive network of intermodal freight container owner-operators.

Customer Testimonials

Details & Ease of Management 5 stars reviews

We started to use Direct Drive Logistics about couple of months ago and they made world of difference in freight management.  Not only they had the best price compared to few others we normally worked with, but they also took care of all the details and managed the complete process of arranging...

- Alex Abadi

Long relationship with our companies and very reliable truck broker. We cannot do business without DDL. Thank you Mike, Danielle, and Jamie!

- Takeshi Miyano

Super accommodating on options, accurate real-time communication, and transport executed exactly as planned.  Highly recommended!

- Peter Buzzard

Love dealing with Rich at Direct Drive always very responsive with quotes and questions. Great logistics company!!!

- Mike Rush

We have had great experiences with Direct Drive Logistics.  We use them almost exclusively.

- Sheila Ullrich