What We Offer

Our Services

From full truckload to temperature-controlled shipping, we have the carrier network and expertise to handle any freight need.

Full Truckload (FTL)

FTL shipping is the most direct and efficient option for large shipments that require a dedicated trailer. Your freight occupies the entire truck, meaning no stops, no shared space, and faster transit times.

Ideal for high-volume shippers, time-sensitive deliveries, or cargo that requires extra security and handling care.

  • Dedicated trailer — no co-mingling of freight
  • Direct origin-to-destination routing
  • Lower per-unit cost for large volumes
  • Reduced handling minimizes damage risk
  • Faster transit compared to LTL
  • Available for dry van, flatbed, and reefer equipment

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)

LTL is the smart choice when your shipment doesn’t require a full trailer. You share space with other shippers’ freight and only pay for what you use — making it a cost-effective solution for smaller loads.

Perfect for businesses shipping pallets of product, smaller quantities, or freight that doesn’t have strict time requirements.

  • Pay only for the space your freight occupies
  • Ideal for 1–6 pallets or under 15,000 lbs
  • Multiple service levels available
  • Accessorial services (liftgate, inside delivery, etc.)
  • Nationwide carrier network coverage
  • Tracking visibility throughout transit

Dry Van

The dry van is the most common trailer type in trucking — an enclosed, weatherproof trailer designed to protect freight from the elements. It’s the workhorse of the trucking industry and our highest-volume equipment type.

Suitable for a wide range of commodities that don’t require temperature control or open-deck loading.

  • Standard 53’ or 48’ enclosed trailers
  • Protection from weather and road elements
  • Palletized and floor-loaded freight
  • Consumer goods, food products, industrial parts
  • Drop trailer options available
  • High carrier availability nationwide

Flatbed

Flatbed trailers are open-deck platforms without sides or a roof, giving you the ability to load oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped freight that wouldn’t fit in an enclosed trailer.

Essential for construction, manufacturing, and industrial shippers moving large equipment, materials, or machinery.

  • Standard flatbed, step deck, and lowboy options
  • Oversized and heavy-haul capability
  • Construction materials and equipment
  • Steel coils, lumber, pipe, and machinery
  • Side and rear loading flexibility
  • Permitting and escort coordination available

Freight to Canada & Mexico

Cross-border freight doesn’t have to be complicated. We coordinate trucking lanes into Canada and Mexico, managing logistics, documentation, and carrier compliance so your freight crosses the border without delays.

Whether you’re shipping northbound to Canadian provinces or southbound into Mexico via key border crossings, our network has you covered.

  • Canada: coast-to-coast including Ontario, Quebec, and BC
  • Mexico: key corridors via Laredo, El Paso, and Otay Mesa
  • Border documentation & customs coordination
  • C-TPAT compliant carrier options
  • Bilingual dispatch support
  • Dry van, flatbed, and drayage equipment available

Local Drayage

Short-distance freight movement connecting ports, rail yards, warehouses, and distribution centers to their final destination. Drayage is the critical first or last mile that keeps supply chains moving.

We coordinate reliable drayage carriers for container moves, intermodal transfers, and local deliveries within metropolitan areas.

  • Port and rail ramp pickup & delivery
  • Intermodal container moves
  • Warehouse-to-warehouse local transfers
  • Same-day and next-day availability
  • Chassis coordination included
  • Hazmat-certified carriers available

Refrigerated / Reefer

Refrigerated trailers (reefers) maintain a precisely controlled temperature environment throughout transit, making them essential for perishable goods, temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, and any freight with strict cold chain requirements.

We work with experienced reefer carriers who understand the critical nature of temperature-controlled shipping and maintain rigorous pre-cooling and monitoring protocols.

  • Temperature range: -20°F to +70°F
  • Fresh produce, dairy, and frozen foods
  • Pharmaceuticals and medical supplies
  • Temperature logging and documentation
  • Pre-cooled trailers at pickup
  • Multi-temp and partial reefer available
  • Food-grade certified carriers
  • 48 and 53-foot trailer options
The Process

How It Works

Getting your freight moving is straightforward. Here’s what happens from your first call to final delivery.

1

Get a Quote

Tell us your origin, destination, freight details, and pickup date. We’ll get back to you fast.

2

We Source Capacity

We tap our vetted carrier network to find the best fit for your load — on rate and equipment type.

3

Freight Gets Booked

We handle rate confirmation, load documentation, and carrier dispatch so you don’t have to.

4

Track & Deliver

We monitor the load through check calls and provide updates until your freight is confirmed delivered.

Let’s Move Your Freight

Ready to Ship?

Request a quote today and let Lakeocean find the right carrier for your load.