Ground Expedite
Ground expedite services from SameDayAir.com
Let’s quickly look at what ground expedite service is and how ground expedite services from SameDayAir.com can be your complete logistics solution for all your same day and expedited shipping needs. You don’t even need an account to get started!
Ground expedite services from SameDayAir.com range from same day pickup and drop off, to only the ground delivery portion of a same day air charter. It can include just the first mile, the last mile, or everything in between. Despite its name, ground expedite isn’t simply about speed.
It means precision in delivery timing and continuous shipment visibility. By ensuring our business partners receive their orders exactly when expected, in addition to proactive tracking notifications for complete peace of mind, we protect their business’s reputation through on time performance. We handle all the details so you don’t have to.
Ground expedite is often standard in the automotive, manufacturing, energy, and pharmaceutical industries, where time-sensitive shipments are part of everyday business operations. But it’s also a valuable solution for small and mid-size companies across all industries that have time sensitive freight. When you need a way to ship freight outside of standard business hours or get it to its destination as fast as possible without necessarily having to fly, ground expedite is the answer.
When you ship with SameDayAir.com, you’ll work with a single, experienced expeditor who will walk with you through the entire delivery process. We can often get a vehicle to you within 60 minutes of your call. Now that’s fast!
When you call us or order online, it is helpful to have this information ready beforehand so we can speed your shipment on its way:
- Number of pallets – This helps narrow down the types of vehicles that work for your shipment.
- Pallet dimensions – Is your shipment all one pallet size or are there multiple sizes?
- Product/commodity – Is any special handling needed? Is it temperature controlled or include hazardous materials?
- Total shipment weight – Helpful to have if you know it. Not a problem if you don’t. This is inclusive of pallets and packing material.
- Shipment value – This determines the level of cargo insurance required, and possibly if hand-carry courier service or increased security are needed.
- Origin and destination – We’ll need to know Point A and Point B.
- Level of service – Ground expedite or otherwise, we will determine this based on your needed delivery date and recommend options accordingly.
SameDayAir.com has many vehicle options for your ground expedite shipment. Of course if needs to fly, we take care of that too through our same day air charters. For ground support, our North American network of trucks and vans is standing by and ready to roll.
We have an extensive range of transportation specialists who are able to move any sized freight safely and securely. Getting it there same day doesn’t work if your product or equipment is damaged, so we only use experienced personnel with the right equipment, every time. Over-sized loads or specialized equipment requirements don’t faze us in the least.
The average cargo van can carry two standard pallets up to 2,000 pounds. They generally do not have liftgates and their beds are not shipping dock height.
However, they do move easily through traffic and fit in loading areas that larger trucks cannot – making them perfect for smaller ground expedite shipments.
Sprinter vans can typically carry between one and four standard pallets of freight very efficiently due to their interior width, up to about 3500 pounds. Their volume is also effective for loose or unpalletized freight. If it fits, it ships. Since there is no additional handling in transit, this allows stacking to the vehicle’s ceiling if necessary. Sprinter van cargo space is easily loaded or unloaded either by hand or forklift, but their beds are not shipping dock height. Your SameDayAir.com dedicated expeditor will take these factors into account when determining if a Sprinter van is the right choice for you.
Like the other vehicles detailed here, straight trucks – also called box trucks – are built to accommodate the most common type of freight and more. They have large rectangular cargo areas for shipping, come in a variety of lengths and heights, and are able to carry ten standard pallets and up to 12,500 pounds. Perfect for larger loads and longer distances, many straight trucks often do have power liftgates and are shipping dock height, making them a versatile ground expedite option.
When you absolutely need heavy freight moving capability, nothing beats a tractor trailer. Able to carry 26 standard pallets and up to 45,000 pounds, these trucks can carry a heavy load for same day service or go for the long haul. Expedited teams are a great option over regional and cross-country distances. For a ground expedite service solution, a team of two drivers keeps the truck moving around the clock. When one driver runs out of hours, another driver in the cab immediately takes over so your shipment never stops.