Need trucks at the same time every month?
Dedicated trucking schedules for Arizona businesses with consistent shipping needs.
Your Arizona business ships the same volume every month. You need trucks on specific dates, but regular freight companies can't guarantee availability when you need it most. This creates delays and forces you to compete for truck space during peak shipping periods.
This happens because most trucking companies operate on demand-based scheduling. They assign trucks as orders come in, without reserving capacity for repeat customers. During busy periods like harvest season or holiday shipping, available trucks get booked by whoever calls first.
Dedicated trucking contracts typically cost 10-15% more than spot market rates, but eliminate the uncertainty. The investment depends on your monthly volume and route complexity. Companies shipping 4-8 full truckloads monthly see the biggest benefit from locked-in capacity.
Set up a dedicated contract that reserves trucks and drivers for your specific schedule. Gateway Distribution builds custom routes around your shipping calendar, so the same team handles your freight every month. You get reliable capacity without competing for available trucks during peak periods.
Your monthly shipments run on autopilot. No more scrambling for available trucks or dealing with last-minute rate increases. Your freight moves on your timeline, with drivers who know your requirements and loading procedures.
Other things people in Arizona ask
oversized freight shipping
Flatbed trucks handle oversized cargo like machinery, steel beams, and construction equipment. Get the exact dimensions and weight before you call. Gateway Distribution specializes in flatbed transport for oversized freight that won't fit in enclosed trailers.
LTL vs full truckload
Use LTL for shipments under 10,000 pounds or less than 12 pallets. Full truckload makes sense for 15+ pallets or when you need faster transit. LTL costs less for small shipments but takes longer due to multiple stops.
dedicated trucking cost vs regular shipping
Compare your total monthly freight spend to a dedicated contract. Include the hidden costs like delays, damage, and staff time spent booking trucks. Most companies with 20+ shipments per month save money going dedicated.
expedited freight shipping cost
Expedited freight typically costs 50-150% more than standard shipping, depending on how fast you need it. Same-day service costs the most. Get quotes from multiple carriers and ask exactly what expedited means - some just mean faster loading, not faster transit.
flatbed vs enclosed trailer shipping
Use flatbed for anything over 8 feet tall, oddly shaped, or needing crane loading. Enclosed trailers protect from weather but limit height and loading options. Measure your cargo first, then pick the trailer type.
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Gateway Distribution handles full truckload (ftl) in Arizona and the area around it.