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Knoxville to Chicago Freight Broker

Direct Drive help Knoxville, TN mining company with expedited shipments

In order to reduce the number of expedite shipments and enhance safety at mining sites, Direct Drive Logistics established a dedicated service to the mine locations near the Charlotte area, that consolidates all parcel shipments, local pickups and suppliers as well as the daily mail service that delivers to the mines. This minimizes the number of outside vehicles entering the mine operations and ensures the operator of the vehicle is fully trained in operating safety requirements.

Direct Drive Logistics also oversees overdimensional and overweight transportation, both inbound(Knoxville, TN) and outbound (Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN and Detroit, MI), via over the road and rail. Through working with the operating site personnel, we plan and execute each move to meet the specific needs and keep their sites as efficient and safe as possible.

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Freight Broker for Shipping to and from Knoxville and Chicago

Driving From
Driving To
Driving Time
8.3 hr
Driving Distance
543 mi
Fuel Cost
$310.53

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

  • Knoxville, TN to Chicago, IL 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 Knoxville, TN to Chicago, IL.
  • 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.

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