FOR SHIPPERS TECHNOLOGY ABOUT CONTACT CARRIERS REQUEST A QUOTE Modes & Equipment Home | Shippers | Modes & Equipment FLEXIBLE, POWERFUL, MULTI-MODE SHIPPING Our unique network of partner carriers backed up by our group-owned assets lets MaxTrans Logistics choose the right mode or combination of modes to get your cargo from point-A to point-Z. DRY VAN The most versatile and widespread mode of transport in existence. Great for food and beverage, clothing and textiles, and any other cargo requiring protection from weather. TRUCKLOAD Shipments that fill or almost fill an entire trailer. PARTIAL LOADS Partial truckload shipments don’t fill an entire trailer, don’t require freight class, and remain on the same trailer during shipment. LESS-THAN-TRUCKLOAD Less-than-truckload (LTL) cargo shares space on a trailer with other shipments. It’s a reliable and cost-effective mode for smaller loads. FLATBED Flatbed cargo doesn’t require weather protection, can’t be loaded from a dock, or won’t fit inside an enclosed trailer. Extremely fast to load and unload safely. CONESTOGA A hybrid mode combining the load/unload flexibility of a flatbed with the environmental and security benefits of a dry van trailer. Perfect for locations where docking is questionable or impossible. INTERMODAL Data, technology, and capacity lets MaxTrans to choose the ideal combination of transport modes for each leg of your cargo’s journey. REFRIGERATED Refrigerated (reefer) transport provides a stable, temperature-controlled environment for everything from meat and dairy to medicine and pharmaceuticals. RAIL Fast, efficient, and cost-effective for large volume shipments traveling long distances. One railcar can hold up to four truckloads. POWER-ONLY Provides drivers and power-units to haul your trailers. Scalable and extremely cost-effective for the right situation. SPECIALIZED Oversized, overdimensional, or specialized transport covers extremely large specialized cargo that usually requires escort vehicles. Requires larger insurance coverage. HOT SHOT On-demand, mission-critical shipping mode meant for small (<12,000lb) time-sensitive loads headed to accessible locations. BACKHAUL Data-driven means of matching cargo to “empty mile” return trips. Our private fleet backhaul network maximizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness for shippers and carriers alike. EXPEDITED For emergency, on-demand, or time-sensitive cargo. Critical during surge periods and common in retail, manufacturing, medical, and pharmaceutical industries. HAZMAT For cargo requiring extremely careful handling. Requires comprehensive monitoring as well as special training and certification among drivers, dispatchers, and handlers. FOR SHIPPERS More stability. Less stress. The best shipping solution for your business. LEARN MORE FOR CARRIERS Common goals. Mutual respect. The best way to drive your business forward. SIGN UP Credit Application New Carrier Sign-Up Insurance Certificate Request Weekly Fuel Prices Agents Wanted Shippers Capacity Modes Industries Compliance Credit Application Carriers About MaxTrans Our Story New Gallery Technology Careers Contact MaxTrans REQUEST A QUOTE © 2021 MaxTrans Logistics A GuideOn Group Company Site by Maycreate