3PL Logistics Company in Chicago, IL

FreightCost Incorporated is backed by over 40 years of experience in logistics, 3PL, shipping, and more. Our goal here at FreightCost Incorporated is to develop logistics solutions that help get your products from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible. With our experience, we excel at creating custom solutions because we understand that no two clients are alike.

We leave no detail untouched when looking into logistics management for your business because we are committed to finding the best solutions for you and your business. If you have any questions about logistics and our other areas of expertise or if you are looking for shipping solutions, please give us a call at (888) FRT-COST today.

Truckload/Full Truckload/FTL Solutions in Chicago

Finding reliable ways to utilize Truckload shipping can be difficult. You have to find a carrier that will work with your scheduling, is capable of shipping your products, and solutions for both LTL and FTL shipments. We work to find the most effective carrier for you based on your shipping needs because you don’t want to pay for space you don’t use, but you also need enough space to carry all of your products.

Truckloads are usually used for large freight shipments and if you expect to utilize most of the available space for each shipment, this is the best option as this is very cost-effective. Truckload shipping also saves time because your shipment will not be moved from one truck to the next. This truckload carrier will be the one shipping your products from start to finish. There are numerous styles of truckloads that will be dictated by your products. There are dry vans, flatbeds, and refrigeration.

LTL/Less Than Truckload Solutions in Chicago

LTL or Less Than Truckload shipping is for the transportation of relatively small freight. This freight weighs less than 150 lbs. LTL can cost more than FTL but if you aren’t in need of a full truckload, LTL is the way to go. There is a wide variety of LTL carriers and many are considered common such as FedEx. When it comes to your products and LTL shipments, you don’t have to wait until you have a full truckload worth of products before you can ship and this is particularly important if you have time-sensitive products. However, a single LTL shipment will take longer than a single FTL shipment.

A lot of LTL shipments are dependent on the shipping network. Some LTL shipping networks can take up to 10 days. While others will have your freight delivered the next day. This is where FreightCost steps in to identify your needs and match you with an LTL carrier that best suits your time frame and your needs.

Warehousing and Distribution

At FreightCost, we have warehouses located in strategic points across the country. This helps us get your goods to where they need to go faster, which will help you reduce spending. We also have warehouses that are used to distribute your goods to their next or final destination. In order to increase efficiency, we provide you access to our warehouses and distribution centers.

Intermodal Solutions in Chicago

When it comes to intermodal freight transportation, FreightCost has you covered. Intermodal freight transportation is the use of two modes of freight to transport your goods or products. An example of intermodal would be a truck delivering your products to the rail and then they take your products to their next or final destination. Using intermodal for transporting your goods and products offers several benefits such as lower costs because the railway system uses less fuel to transport your goods. The railways in North America make it possible to ship goods from the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between.

Intermodal is a great option for those shipping multiple LTL shipments to the same destination multiple times in the week. The team here at FreightCost will first assess your needs in order to determine the most efficient and cost-effective methods for getting your goods to where they need to go.

Why Use FreightCost in Chicago?

The team here at FreightCost has over 40 years of experience in the logistics, shipping, and warehousing industries. We work to find you cost-effective solutions to your shipping needs because we understand how important it is to deliver your goods on time while saving money and lowering your carbon footprint. FreightCost also has access to over 38 national and regional LTL carriers, giving you more choices. If you have any questions about how to get your goods and products from point A to point B, give us a call today at (888) FRT-COST.