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Chicago to Los Angeles Freight Broker

Freight Broker for Shipments between Chicago, IL & Los Angeles, CA

A packaging company in California wanted to ship their manufactured hard shell wood crates for their customers around the United States. Nationwide shipping was an unquestionable step in expanding their business, but when it came to their road transport methods, they had two options: trucking and rail. Choosing one over the other was more complicated than they were expecting, but with assistance from Direct Drive Logistics, they knew which transportation option was best for them.

Direct Drive Logistics worked with the packaging company to help them select the best transportation method for boosting profitability and customer satisfaction.

After establishing a relationship with DDL, our clients excel in their respective industries thanks to our efficient logistics services. Depending on where you’re shipping from, negotiating trucking and rail transportation services is key if you want to avoid making complex shipping orders. Whether your company is based in Chicago, IL or Los Angeles, CA, shipping by road, water, or rail on time and under budget is possible thanks to Direct Drive Logistics.

Contact Direct Drive Logistics 1-877-633-5045

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Driving From
Driving To
Driving Time
29 hr
Driving Distance
2015 mi
Fuel Cost
$1099.12

Fuel cost is estimated from the national average diesel price according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration

Full Truckload (FTL) Freight Shipping

  • Faster transit times with no freight transfers and decreased handling.
  • Cargo up to 80,000 pounds.
  • Dedicated truck space for large shipments

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight

  • Affordable solution for smaller shipments.
  • LTL and Volume LTL for shipments of all sizes.
  • Secure handling and real-time tracking.

Reefer (Refrigerated) Freight Shipping

  • Temperature-controlled transport for perishables, chemicals, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
  • Cost-effective compliant solutions with insurance coverage.
  • Cargo is held at a specified temperature throughout the shipping process.

Expedited Freight & Hot Shot Trucking

  • 24/7 freight shipping solutions.
  • White-glove handling for urgent deliveries.
  • Real-time tracking and notifications.

Long-Haul Trucking & Logistics

  • Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA interstate freight.
  • Cost-effective options for heavy loads.
  • Dependable, pre-screened carrier network.

Air Freight

  • Ideal for high-value, lightweight cargo, and urgent deliveries.
  • Domestic air freight brokering from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA.
  • Air Freight Forwarder with and extensive network of airports and air carriers.

Rail Freight

  • Reduced carbon footprint compared to trucking.
  • Save an average of 10-15% on shipping costs compared to trucking.
  • Rail freight brokers connect you to an extensive network of intermodal freight container owner-operators.

Industries We Service

Small Business
Construction
Food & Beverage
Automotive
Lumber
Manufacturing
E-commerce
And More