Dedicated Carrier Services — Contract Fleet Solutions

A dedicated carrier is a transportation provider assigned to handle recurring freight for a specific shipper, lane, facility, or distribution network. Instead of buying one-off capacity shipment by shipment, the shipper gains more predictable service, equipment availability, operational familiarity, and accountability. Dedicated carrier models are commonly used for high-volume lanes, retail distribution, drop trailer programs, and time-sensitive supply chains.

A dedicated contract service is a customized transportation arrangement where a logistics provider commits capacity, drivers, equipment, operations support, and performance management to a shipper under agreed service expectations. It can include truckload, power-only, multi-stop routing, drop-and-hook programs, carrier procurement, reporting, and technology visibility. The goal is to create a stable fleet-like solution without the shipper managing every asset directly.

Dedicated carrier services are best for shippers with consistent freight volume, recurring lanes, strict appointment schedules, or specialized service requirements. They are especially useful when spot-market capacity creates delays, rate volatility, or inconsistent performance. Sims Global Solutions can review lane history, volume patterns, equipment needs, and service failures to identify whether a dedicated or hybrid model is the right fit.

Sims Global Solutions supports contract fleet programs with owned assets, a network of over 150,000 carriers, more than 35,000 truckload carriers, and an in-house Carrier Procurement Team for vetting. Dedicated operations support, SimsTrak visibility, GPS tracking, and reporting help manage daily execution, monitor service performance, and keep stakeholders informed from pickup through delivery.

Dedicated carrier pricing is typically based on lane structure, mileage, shipment frequency, equipment type, driver or capacity commitment, accessorial requirements, and expected service levels. Multi-stop routes, drop trailer pools, specialized equipment, and expedited needs can affect cost. A well-designed contract fleet can reduce operational costs by improving utilization, minimizing disruptions, and reducing repeated spot-market procurement.

Yes. Dedicated solutions can include standard truckload, power-only moves, multi-stop distribution, drop-and-hook operations, specialized trailers, heavy haul, intermodal opportunities, LTL support, warehousing, and fulfillment. Sims Global Solutions builds around the shipper’s freight profile rather than forcing a single mode, allowing contract fleet programs to adapt as volumes, lanes, or customer requirements change.

SimsTrak provides real-time shipment visibility, quoting, scheduling, tracking, consolidated billing, and customized reporting. For dedicated carrier programs, this helps teams monitor lane performance, carrier activity, cost trends, on-time status, and operational exceptions. The platform combines transportation management data with integrated reporting so customers can make informed decisions before, during, and after each shipment.

Sims Global Solutions provides service coverage across all 50 states, North America, and international lanes. Dedicated carrier and contract fleet programs can be designed for regional distribution, national networks, cross-border shipping, and multimodal operations. Coverage depends on lane requirements, equipment needs, carrier availability, and any regulatory or specialized handling considerations tied to the freight.