Focus on your business, not your freight
Let our expert team handle the complexities of freight shipping, allowing you to focus on growing your business. Whether it involves sensitive freight, short lead times, unique dimensions, or deliveries to remote locations, we’ve got you covered. With our unrivaled scale, you can trust us to provide reliable solutions no matter the market or region.
Reliable full truckload shipping capacity
Access the largest full truckload shipping network in North America and navigate the fragmented market with confidence. We move more full truckload (FTL) freight than any other company in the world.
Unlock the potential of your North American supply chain with C.H. Robinson, the leader in cross-border logistics. With our experts managing over 2 million cross-border shipments every year, put our experience and local support to work for you.
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Drop Trailer Plus™
As the fourth largest for-hire drop trailer provider in North America, we help shippers maximize performance with our suite of asset-based solutions. From our managed and branded fleet, to co-branded trailers, and trailer equipment via reliable, strategic carrier relationships, we align an asset strategy to best meet your unique freight needs.
.Get the scale and flexibility of a broker with the control and visibility of an asset carrier.
Gain flexibility and meet customer demand with tailored less than truckload (LTL) solutions for timely, efficient deliveries.
Truckload freight options for every need
Choose from a full range of truckload freight services tailored to your shipping needs—whether you’re moving standard freight, oversized equipment, temperature-sensitive goods, or time-critical cargo. Our extensive equipment options and specialized solutions ensure your shipments stay protected, compliant, and on schedule across any route.
Next-level truckload services
Truckload research
From truckload capacity strategies to route guide procurement and construction, discover everything you need to go to market:
- Align strategy with freight attributes
- Analyze shipment-level data
- Conduct a procurement event
- Construct your route guide
- Align strategy with freight attributes
Frequently asked questions
How do carriers get loads for trucks?
For carriers (truck owners or operators) looking to find freight, the main ways to “get loads” for trucks include
- Using load boards
Working with freight brokers
Load boards are online marketplaces where shippers post available loads and carriers can bid or claim them. Load boards effectively connect trucks with freight that needs hauling. Many owner-operators also work with freight brokers or 3PLs to find freight. Brokers act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, matching trucks with loads that fit the route and equipment. Finally, establishing direct relationships with shippers (or dedicated contracts) can provide a steady flow of private loads.
If you’re a shipper trying to secure a truck for your loads, you essentially do the inverse; you can post your freight on load boards or work with a broker/3PL that has a large network of carriers. This ensures reliable trucks are assigned to your shipment without having to search one-by-one.
In summary, carriers find loads via boards, brokers, or contracts, and shippers find trucks by connecting through those same channels (with 3PLs like C.H. Robinson making the process much easier).