Business Details
Your Trusted Logistics Partner for Freight Solutions
Rapid Express Freight has established itself as a trusted leader in the logistics industry since our founding. As a licensed and bonded freight services brokerage firm, we specialize in providing comprehensive solutions including LTL (Less Than Truckload), truckload, and rail intermodal services across North America. Our team of experts leverages decades of combined experience to deliver cost-effective shipping strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. We maintain partnerships with thousands of carriers to ensure optimal route selection and competitive pricing while prioritizing timely delivery and exceptional service.Our NMFTA certification underscores our commitment to industry standards and regulatory compliance. Through innovative solutions like custom pallet rate pricing and specialized handling for oversized freight, we help businesses overcome shipping challenges and expand their market reach. Our real-time tracking systems and dedicated customer support ensure complete transparency throughout the shipping process, making us a reliable partner for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers nationwide.
Services
LTL Freight
Truckload Services
Rail Intermodal
Custom Logistics Solutions
Refrigerated Freight
Flatbed Freight
Guaranteed Delivery
Freight Accessorials
FBA Shipping
Oversized Freight
Highlights and features
- We offer guaranteed delivery services for time-sensitive shipments
- Our team has extensive experience in flatbed and oversized freight logistics
- We provide custom pallet rate pricing to reduce shipping costs
- Our NMFTA certification ensures industry compliance and expertise
- We handle specialized logistics needs with dedicated support
Associations and certifications
- National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)
What people say
Custom pallet rate pricing
Rush shipments covered
Partners in success
Eliminate shipment damage
Oversized permits handled
Services
LTL Freight
Our LTL freight services efficiently handle shipments weighing between 150 pounds and 15,000 pounds. We provide cost-effective solutions through a network of pre-vetted carriers, offering guaranteed transit times and specialized handling for heavy palletized cargo. Our system optimizes route selection while maintaining complete shipment visibility through real-time tracking technology.
Truckload Services
We offer comprehensive truckload shipping solutions for full trailer capacity needs across North America. Our services include dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed options with team driver availability for time-sensitive deliveries. We ensure equipment compliance and proper insurance coverage for all shipments, with specialized handling for standard and temperature-controlled freight.
Refrigerated Freight
Our temperature-controlled shipping solutions serve food producers, pharmaceutical companies, and other industries requiring precise climate control. We manage multi-drop deliveries and specialized requirements like freeze protection through a network of qualified carriers. Our team ensures proper handling of perishable goods from origin to destination with dedicated monitoring throughout transit.
Flatbed Freight
We specialize in transporting oversized and heavy equipment requiring specialized flatbed trailers. Our experts coordinate permits, escort vehicles, and site-specific logistics for construction equipment and industrial machinery deliveries. We provide end-to-end management including route planning, equipment selection, and on-site coordination for challenging shipments.
Custom Logistics Solutions
Our customized logistics solutions address unique shipping challenges through consulting, consolidation, and distribution strategies. We develop specialized pricing structures, packaging solutions, and multi-modal transportation plans. Our team provides expert guidance on freight classification, damage prevention, and supply chain optimization for businesses with complex shipping requirements.
Questions
What shipping lanes do you cover?
As a 3PL provider, we handle any freight lane across the USA with best rates from our Northeast base.
What is an NMFC number?
It's a standardized commodity identifier that determines freight classification and pricing for LTL shipments.
Do you handle oversized freight?
Yes, we specialize in oversized shipments with proper permits, equipment, and logistics coordination.
What is FOB in shipping terms?
FOB (Freight On Board) determines responsibility for freight costs between buyer and seller at origin or destination.
What are freight accessorial charges?
These are additional fees for services beyond standard pickup/delivery, like liftgate use or inside delivery.
What is intermodal freight transport?
It combines truck, rail, and ship transportation without handling cargo during mode changes for cost efficiency.
