Logistics Solutions Case Studies

Mexico to Chicago Logistics Broker

Chicago is the geographic heart of the Midwest and the financial heart of manufacturing, printing, publishing, food processing and industrial distribution. It also houses 29 Fortune 500 companies, so be assured that Direct Drive Logistics has mastered distribution routes to and from the Windy City, especially from Mexico to Chicago over years of coordination.

The most complex aspect of a Mexico-to-Chicago shipment is passing customs. With DDL, mastering the customs process is not your concern. We’re seasoned in clearing international borders. We’ve been clearing shipments through customs for years with:

  • Commercial invoice
  • Mexico Bill of Lading instructions in both English and Spanish
  • Mexico Bill of Lading
  • Shipper's Export Declaration (filed on the Automated Export System, AES)
  • NAFTA Certificate of Origin (advised)

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Driving From
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Driving Time
33 hr
Driving Distance
2094 mi
Fuel Cost
$1878.38

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

Multimodal Shipping Options from Mexico City, MX to Chicago, IL

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
  • Mexico City, MX to Chicago, IL 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 Mexico City, MX to Chicago, IL.
  • 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

Rich Phillips, it's a very good and receptive guy! Good experience with this broker!  

- K1 Transfreight
Fair price quotes 5 stars reviews

Very good broker. Gets me fair priced quotes and deliveries on short notices. The drivers arrive on time as well which is huge. Highly recommended. Ive done over 10 transactions with Erik.

- David Franza
5 stars reviews

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

- Mike Rush
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

Adam Kirchner is the go-to guy. He’s helped my company on numerous occasions. Has an answer for every question and each experience has always been without interruption or issues of any sort. The only freight company you will ever need. Thanks!

- Isaac W.

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