EXPEDITED CARRIERS GUIDE 2024
Amazon Freight freight.amazon.com • freight-sales@amazon.com Amazon Freight’s network runs 24/7/365. Shippers can tap Amazon’s supply chain capabilities and technology, in addition to more than 60,000 Amazon-owned trailers and vetted carriers.
Solutions/Features: Full truckload shipping using 53-foot dry vans. Live loading and unloading at pickup and delivery points. Tools to help shippers manage loads on demand are also available, as well as dedicated account managers and 24/7 customer support.
American Expediting americanexpediting.com • 412-321-4546
American Expediting distributes time- and temperature-sensitive shipments to and from multiple locations across the United States via its network of drivers and agent partners. Offerings include various courier solutions such as dedicated on-demand, rush same-day, regular same-day, and next-day services. It also offers Next Flight Out service for the most critical shipments. Solutions/Features: American Expediting launched a redesigned customer portal in September 2023, enabling shippers to view invoices, monitor shipments, and glean real-time interaction insights. ArcBest arcb.com • 800-610-5544 ArcBest’s time-critical services, formerly known as ABF TimeKeeper,
offer a 100% on-time guarantee. The carrier offers same-day, next-day, and second-day shipping, including express cargo and next- flight-out solutions. Solutions/Features: End-to-end shipment visibility, proactive notifications, and online pickup and delivery confirmations.
Reliable expedited freight services are crucial for businesses that need to move critical, time- sensitive goods quickly and cost-effectively. Use this guide to find providers that offer a wide range of expedited services and solutions, as well as tracking technologies for complete visibility.
Ascent On-Demand ascentlogistics.com/on-demand • 800-614-1348 Ascent On-Demand offers time-definite supply chain solutions across multiple modes, with a focus on mission-critical air and ground transportation across North America. Real-time shipment visibility and proactive notifications ensure urgent shipments arrive on time.
Solutions/Features: Provides access to an on-demand fleet. Partnered with a global network of 100+ cargo carriers and has its own airline, USA Jet. Bid board provides cost optimization.
Averitt averitt.com • 800-AVERITT
Averitt offers ground and air services to meet shippers’ expedited needs. Its LTL services feature next-day delivery to numerous locations within 600 miles and two-day delivery to most destinations up to 1,500 miles. Solutions/Features: New Guaranteed by Noon LTL service in select ZIP codes. Day-definite and time-definite delivery. Liftgate services on shipments up to 3,000 pounds for delivery to locations without dock access. Online tracking and 24/7 customer support.
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