Dedicated Ground Logistics — Freight & Drayage Services

Dedicated ground logistics coordinates capacity, routing, shipment visibility, and execution for freight moving by truck or related ground modes. At Sims Global Solutions, that can include drayage, truckload, partial truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, and specialized freight support. The goal is to simplify transportation management while giving shippers reliable updates, competitive options, and consistent support from pickup through final delivery.

Drayage is the short-distance movement of containers or freight, often between ports, rail yards, warehouses, distribution centers, or final delivery points. It is an important connection in intermodal and international supply chains. Sims Global Solutions supports drayage as part of broader freight planning, helping customers coordinate container movement, ground capacity, and shipment visibility.

A dedicated logistics partner gives your team a single point of coordination for mode selection, carrier sourcing, scheduling, tracking, and issue resolution. Instead of managing multiple carriers or systems, shippers can rely on Sims Global Solutions for responsive communication, technology-backed visibility, and access to a broad carrier network that supports changing freight needs.

Yes. Sims Global Solutions provides nationwide coverage across all 50 states and supports North America, international, regional, local, and cross-border transportation through established relationships. The company also offers access to extensive warehousing coverage, truckload capacity, LTL carriers, intermodal options, and specialized freight services to support complex supply chains.

Shipments are supported by SimsTrak, the company’s Transportation Management System, which allows customers to quote, schedule, and track freight in real time. The platform provides shipment visibility, consolidated billing, customized reports, and data-rich insights. Dedicated operations support also helps monitor loads and address issues proactively during transit.

Pricing depends on the shipment mode, origin and destination, freight class or dimensions, weight, equipment needs, timing, accessorial requirements, and market capacity. Sims Global Solutions uses carrier integrations, proprietary truckload quoting functionality, and market intelligence tools to identify cost-effective options. The team can also evaluate whether LTL, partial truckload, truckload, or intermodal is the better fit.

Yes. Sims Global Solutions supports high-value freight with enhanced handling and monitoring procedures, including access to A+ rated supplemental cargo insurance. The company also works with specialized carriers for oversized, heavy haul, HAZMAT, white glove, and other sensitive shipments that require additional planning, securement, compliance, or documentation.

The right freight mode depends on shipment size, timing, handling requirements, budget, and delivery expectations. A single pallet may move efficiently by LTL, mid-sized freight may fit partial truckload, and larger or time-sensitive loads may require truckload, expedited, or hot shot service. Sims Global Solutions helps compare options and select the mode that balances cost, speed, and risk.