Transportation solutions for complex freight needs
Freight solutions built around the shipment.
TWG helps shippers select and manage the right transportation approach based on timing, equipment, handling requirements, cost, risk, and service expectations.
One shipment may call for standard truckload capacity. Another may require expedited service, specialized equipment, international coordination, or warehousing support.
Transportation modes
One plan can involve more than one service.
Start with the requirements
The best transportation plan begins before the freight moves.
Mode selection should not be based on price alone. Timing, equipment, dimensions, weight, handling, facility requirements, route conditions, risk, and customer commitments all influence the right solution.
TWG works with shippers to understand the complete shipment, evaluate the available options, and build a practical transportation plan.
Choosing the right approach
Not every shipment belongs on the same mode.
Use Full Truckload when
- Freight requires most or all of a trailer
- Transit time and control are priorities
- Reduced handling is important
Use LTL when
- Freight does not require a full trailer
- Cost efficiency is the priority
- Terminal handling is acceptable
Use Expedited when
- Delivery timing is firm
- A delay could interrupt production
- Close monitoring is required
Use Specialized Freight when
- Cargo is oversized, unusual, or sensitive
- Special equipment or securement is required
- Additional controls are needed
Use Air or Ocean when
- Freight is moving internationally
- Speed, volume, routing, and cost must be balanced
- Documentation coordination is required
Use Warehousing when
- Storage or cross-docking is required
- Freight needs consolidation
- Inventory must be prepared for distribution
Dedicated truck capacity
Full Truckload
Full truckload service provides dedicated trailer capacity for freight moving directly or through planned stops. TWG evaluates the equipment, route, schedule, market, and shipment requirements before arranging capacity.
- Dry van
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated
- Step deck
- Conestoga
- Multi-stop shipments
- Dedicated capacity
- Recurring lanes
- High-value freight
- Time-sensitive freight
Cost-effective shared capacity
Less-than-Truckload
LTL can provide an efficient option for freight that does not require an entire trailer. TWG helps evaluate carriers, service levels, freight classification, accessorials, transit expectations, and overall cost.
- Freight class
- Weight and dimensions
- Pallet count
- Density
- Facility access
- Liftgate requirements
- Limited-access delivery
- Appointment requirements
- Terminal handling
- Claims exposure
When timing cannot slip
Expedited & Time-Critical Freight
Urgent freight requires a plan that prioritizes timing, communication, capacity, and risk. TWG evaluates the shipment requirements and available options, then monitors the movement closely.
- Production-critical freight
- Service interruptions
- Aircraft-on-ground support
- Emergency replenishment
- Firm customer commitments
- After-hours pickups
- Team-driver service
- Dedicated vehicle service
Freight outside the routine
Specialized Freight
Some shipments require additional planning, equipment, securement, handling, or communication. TWG helps coordinate freight that cannot be treated like a standard load.
- Oversized cargo
- High-value cargo
- Sensitive equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Aviation components
- Unusual dimensions
- Special securement
- Project freight
- White-glove requirements
- Controlled delivery procedures
Coordinated international ground transportation
Cross-Border
Cross-border shipments require clear handoffs, accurate information, and coordination between transportation providers, facilities, customers, and customs-related partners. TWG supports freight moving between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, based on shipment requirements and available service options.
- Cross-border truckload
- Cross-border LTL
- Transloading
- Through-trailer service
- Pickup and delivery appointments
- Broker and customer coordination
- Documentation support
- Shipment tracking
- Handoff communication
International forwarding options
Air & Ocean Freight
International freight decisions often require balancing speed, cost, shipment size, routing, documentation, and delivery requirements. TWG helps shippers evaluate air and ocean options and coordinate transportation around the broader shipment plan.
- Urgent or production-critical freight
- High-value cargo
- Larger-volume freight
- Containerized shipping
- International routing
- Documentation coordination
- Speed-versus-cost evaluation
- Final delivery coordination
Support between origin and final delivery
Warehousing & Distribution
Transportation plans sometimes require freight to be stored, consolidated, transferred, prepared, or distributed before reaching the final destination.
- Short-term storage
- Long-term storage
- Cross-docking
- Transloading
- Consolidation
- Deconsolidation
- Pick-and-pack
- Palletizing
- Labeling
- Distribution
- Final-mile coordination
Better processes and better decisions
Logistics Consulting
Freight challenges are not always solved by booking another truck. TWG can help customers evaluate transportation processes, communication, lane activity, visibility, carrier strategy, and operational friction.
- Freight-process review
- Lane analysis
- Mode evaluation
- Carrier strategy
- Shipment visibility
- Escalation procedures
- Documentation flow
- Customer communication
- Performance reporting
- Cost and service review
Start with the freight
Not sure which solution fits the shipment?
Send us the origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, weight, timing, and handling requirements. TWG will review the details and help identify a practical transportation approach.
A consistent planning process
Different services. One disciplined approach.
Understand
Confirm the freight, timing, facilities, route, equipment, handling, and customer requirements.
Evaluate
Compare transportation modes, capacity, cost, timing, risk, and service options.
Execute
Coordinate the selected solution, communicate expectations, and monitor the movement.
Adapt
Respond to changing conditions and keep stakeholders informed through delivery.
Customer tools
Visibility and access when you need it.
Public Shipment Tracking
Check the status of an active TWG shipment without signing in.
Track a ShipmentClient Portal
Access broader shipment information and available customer documentation through the authenticated portal.
Customer PortalQuestions about TWG solutions
Frequently asked questions.
Does TWG handle one-time shipments?
Yes. TWG can support individual shipments, recurring lanes, and broader transportation programs.
Can TWG help determine the right transportation mode?
Yes. The shipment can be evaluated based on timing, dimensions, weight, route, service requirements, risk, and cost.
Does TWG provide both domestic and international services?
Yes. TWG supports domestic freight, cross-border transportation, and international air and ocean freight.
Can multiple services be combined?
Yes. A shipment may require more than one service, such as ocean freight followed by transloading, storage, and final truck delivery.
Does TWG handle specialized equipment?
Specialized equipment may be available depending on the freight, route, timing, and market conditions.
Can TWG support recurring freight programs?
Yes. Recurring lanes and programs can be reviewed for capacity, communication, pricing, visibility, and performance requirements.
How do I request pricing?
Submit the quote form with as much shipment information as possible. A TWG team member will review the request and follow up.
Request pricing
Tell us what needs to move.
Provide the shipment details below. TWG will review the freight and help identify the most practical next step.