Logistics Solutions Case Studies

Indianapolis to Baltimore Logistics Broker

Freight Broker for Shipping to and from Indianapolis and Baltimore

A CNC machine manufacturing company with a location in Indianapolis contacted Direct Drive Logistics for help in coordinating shipment of a high dollar CNC machine to their customer in Baltimore.

They had detailed logistic requirements, but lacked a company who could handle the size of their order.

Due to the cost of the CNC machine, Direct Drive Logistics worked with an industry leading carrier to ensure the machine had additional insurance coverage should anything happen to the machine during transit. Once additional coverage was provided, the machine was shipped to the customer in Baltimore with no interruptions or damage.

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Driving Time
9.2 hr
Driving Distance
578 mi
Fuel Cost
$585.23

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

Multimodal Shipping Options from Indianapolis, IN to Baltimore, MD

Full Truckload (FTL) Freight Shipping

Freight truck at a warehouse loading dock
  • 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

Palletized freight beside a shipping container at a warehouse
  • Affordable solution for smaller shipments.
  • LTL and Volume LTL for shipments of all sizes.
  • Secure handling and real-time tracking.

Reefer (Refrigerated) Freight Shipping

Refrigerated trailers with temperature-control units
  • 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

Secured cargo pallets prepared for expedited air freight
  • 24/7 freight shipping solutions.
  • White-glove handling for urgent deliveries.
  • Real-time tracking and notifications.

Long-Haul Trucking & Logistics

Tractor trailer hauling freight on a long-distance highway route
  • Indianapolis, IN to Baltimore, MD interstate freight.
  • Cost-effective options for heavy loads.
  • Dependable, pre-screened carrier network.

Air Freight

Air freight pallets secured for aircraft loading
  • Ideal for high-value, lightweight cargo, and urgent deliveries.
  • Domestic air freight brokering from Indianapolis, IN to Baltimore, MD.
  • Air Freight Forwarder with and extensive network of airports and air carriers.

Rail Freight

Freight train hauling intermodal shipping containers
  • 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

5 stars reviews

This is a company that goes way beyond the normal, excellent communication skills , added to a sterling experience that was in need of real expertise and they gave a 5 star performance

- Margaret Tufarelli
5 stars reviews

Its always pleasure working with team in Direct Drive. Justin Czarnecki is very professional & helpful. Always stand with carrier if carrier need any help.  

- Sam Vashist
5 stars reviews

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

- Takeshi Miyano
5 stars reviews

Been working with Don Price for a little over a year. Great guy and I can only assume great company. He is always there to help book loads regardless of time constraints on him. He may not always have the best price but he will always give options.

- Ramiro A
5 stars reviews

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

- Peter Buzzard
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

Industries We Service

Small Business Food truck worker serving a customer
Construction Construction crew at a building site
Food & Beverage Prepared food in catering service trays
Automotive Cars on an automotive assembly line
Lumber Stacks of cut lumber ready for distribution
Manufacturing Manufacturing workers fabricating metal components
E-commerce Workers loading packaged orders for e-commerce delivery
And More Tractor trailer transporting commercial freight