You need your shipments to arrive on time and intact, and at Aequus Worldwide Logistics, we pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding your expectations. With over a decade of experience, a vast network of service providers, and a range of specialized transportation equipment on hand, we have the resources to ensure the speed and reliability you need to maintain business operations.
Superior Logistics and Specialty Services
Every business has different needs when it comes to shipping, and we go out of our way to offer the custom solutions that make your life easier and help to streamline your business. We’re happy to assist you with all your over-the-road freight shipping needs and we offer not only transportation solutions, but also 24/7 customer care. In addition, Aequus Worldwide Logistics is a licensed custom broker, which means we’re more than capable of managing commercial imports on your behalf.
We understand that you may have specialized needs, which is why we’re pleased to offer a range of specialty trucking services, including:
- Flatbed Service
- HAZMAT Shipments
- Heavy Equipment Transport
- Hotshot Trucking
- Refrigerated Shipping
- Shipping for Oversized Loads
- Shipping for Trade Shows
- and more
Cost-Effective Solutions
The bottom line is always a factor, which is why Aequus Worldwide Logistics is committed to offering premium services at competitive rates. We’re happy to work with you to find solutions that fit your budget and your timeline. Transparency in pricing is important, and we’ll always provide a free, no-obligation quote so you can make informed decisions that fulfill your domestic freight forwarding needs without blowing your budget.
Round-the-Clock Customer Care
Business never sleeps, and you need a trusted shipping partner that’s available 24/7, in case something goes wrong. Aequus Worldwide Logistics not only supplies round-the-clock customer support services to answer your calls and address your concerns, but we’re always on top of your shipping needs, even if something goes wrong.
With a vast network of carriers on call, we ensure that your shipments are always on time. Even if a truck experiences mechanical difficulty, your order won’t be held up. We’ll simply dispatch needed equipment or another suitable means of transportation to the location to pick up your cargo and keep on truckin’, so you can rest easy.
Hotshot Trucking Services
At Aequus Worldwide Logistics, we excel at helping you plan for and manage your shipping needs, with custom logistical and practical solutions that deliver the expedited freight forwarding you expect. However, we understand that things don’t always go according to plan, or that unexpected needs can arise. For this reason, we’re pleased to offer a variety of specialty trucking services, from flatbeds, to shipping oversized loads, to hotshot trucking services.
We not only provide expedited domestic trucking, but when you have an emergency shipping need, you can opt for specialized, off-hours and overnight courier service that gets you shipment to its destination post haste. What is hotshot trucking and how can it serve your needs? Here’s what you need to know.
What is Hotshot Trucking?
Hotshot trucking services are a form of expedited delivery designed to manage last-minute shipping needs with off-hours and overnight service, available 24/7. However, there are some limitations placed on this type of freight service, particularly regarding the type of equipment used and the allowed weight of cargo.
Hotshot trucking relies on smaller freight vehicles (as opposed to semis) that can drive any roadway, rather than just routes that accommodate typical freight shipping. This allows for more options to avoid traffic congestion and ensure on-time deliveries. Hotshot trucking vehicles are generally three-quarter to 1.5-ton trucks, or vehicles with trailers attached, depending on the cargo.
Cargo weight is limited, not only because of truck sizes used, but also to comply with interstate regulations on cargo loads of 10,000 pounds or more. If you have a smaller shipment that’s less than a truck load and you need it to arrive ASAP, hotshot trucking may be just the service you’re seeking.
Benefits of Hotshot Trucking
The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry, and in business, no matter how thoroughly you plan and account for contingencies, there are going to be times when a wrench is thrown in the works. When you find yourself in a situation where you have to deliver cargo as quickly as possible, hotshot trucking may be the only workable solution.
The good news is, at Aequus Worldwide Logistics, we have the instant solutions you need, thanks to a vast coverage network that includes trusted drivers across the country, ready to pick up your cargo and hit the road. When you don’t have time for downtime, we’ll pick up your shipment after-hours and drive through the night, with a team of drivers that can switch off to minimize stoppage along the way, ensuring your cargo arrives at its destination as quickly as possible.
Is There Added Cost?
At Aequus Worldwide Logistics, we always strive to offer competitive pricing that reflects our dedication to customer satisfaction. That said, emergency services like hotshot trucking necessarily come at a price. With the speedy turnaround and after-hours labor this service entails, it’s going to cost more than your average commercial domestic transportation.
For this reason, we always recommend careful planning, so that you can save as much as possible on your shipping needs. However, should you find yourself in an emergency situation, we’re happy to help with the expedited freight services that ensure your cargo arrives on time.
Expedited Commercial Domestic Transportation
Not every shipment needs to arrive overnight via hotshot trucking services, but there are certainly going to be times when faster-than-normal freight services are called for. Even if you plan a sound shipping schedule, holdups along the line can leave you with less time than you bargained for to get cargo where it needs to go.
This is where expedited domestic trucking services from Aequus Worldwide Logistics can help. With an extensive network of transportation equipment and reliable drivers in place, we can call upon ready resources to speed the process of taking your cargo from point A to point B, ensuring on-time delivery even when your schedule is unexpectedly delayed.
At Aequus Worldwide Logistics, your satisfaction is our top priority, and this is why we work hard to offer the logistical freight services that save you time and money. However, we understand that there are going to be times when planning simply can’t account for every conceivable issue. This is why we’re pleased to offer expedited shipping options. How does expedited shipping work and when is it necessary?
How Does Expedited Shipping Work?
Expedited shipping provides a shorter delivery schedule than normal, and this occurs in a couple of key ways. First, there are fewer transfer points along the way. Whereas a standard shipment may pass through multiple sets of hands or travel indirect routes on the way to a final destination, expedited shipping keeps stops and exchanges to a minimum to reduce shipping time, and typically follows the most direct route.
In addition, these types of shipments often enjoy a dedicated truck, which means drivers won’t stop to switch off along the route. A dedicated truck typically has a crew of two drivers that operate the vehicle in alternating shifts so that they can drive straight through to a destination with only limited downtime for rest stops, rather than stopping for the night. These drivers will stay with your shipment from pickup through to delivery.
This can significantly reduce the time needed to transport your cargo to its final destination. In many cases, shipping time can be reduced to just 2-3 days, depending on the distance and other factors like traffic volume, weather conditions, and so on.
When is Expedited Shipping Necessary?
As you may have guessed, expedited shipping involves higher rates, so you want to be sure you need this service. At Aequus Worldwide Logistics, we are always transparent with pricing and we offer free, no-obligation quotes so you know what you’re paying up-front. We’re also happy to discuss all freight forwarding options to ensure that you make informed decisions that best meet your cargo shipping needs.
That said, if time is of the essence, expedited shipping could provide the solution you’re looking for. When you’re approaching a deadline for delivery and regular transport services simply won’t get your shipment to its destination on time, expedited shipping can shave days off delivery, so your time-sensitive shipments arrive promptly.
Whether supplies have to reach manufacturing facilities so production schedules don’t fall behind, or needed elements for a trade show have been held up to the point where they won’t reach the event on time, Aequus Worldwide Logistics has the expedited shipping solutions that will eliminate stress and ensure on-time delivery.
Do you need your items to arrive faster? We offer expedited domestic trucking to fit your needs! Our main goal is to ensure that your cargo reaches its destination safely and on time. If that means expediting the process, we will do it. For more information, please call us at (832) 559-1684 and request a free quote.
