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Ground Network Services in North America [VIDEO]

Written by Ground Network Services | Aug 8, 2023 2:45:00 PM

Expeditors operates one of the leading ground networks in North America. Our Ground Network Services (GNS) provide time-definite ground transportation throughout the USA, Canada, and Mexico on an exclusive and dedicated basis for shipments of any size. Our network services over 100 major markets daily with 11 hubs and thousands of weekly departures. Our linehaul operations enable industry-best transit times and are amalgamated with our dedicated local pick-up and delivery fleets to ensure shipments arrive on-time and damage free.  

         
Watch our video on GNS in North America to see how we combine transportation, technology, and facilities, and support to cover groundbreaking mileage and terrain.

 

 

The consistency and predictability of our GNS network scheduling allows for better retention and satisfaction when drivers know the routes, the traffic, the terrain, and all other aspects of the lanes. The approach not only supports on-time performance but also supports cargo security and driver safety.

Our ground transportation specializes in performing value-added, white glove, and time-definite services to ensure ultimate satisfaction for your customers. An exclusive network, managed, executed, and built for our customer’s needs, brings a variety of service offerings to accompany multimodal, domestic, and intracontinental transportation.

Features & Benefits

  • Market leading claims ratio <0.01%
  • Use of load bars, specialized decking systems, and straps to safeguard cargo integrity and maximize capacity
  • Inspection of cargo at all transit points
  • Seamless integration with local dedicated pickup & delivery operations
  • No daily volume caps
  • No embargos
  • B2B cargo only servicing a variety of industries, most notably: electronics, medical, retail, telecommunications, and automotive
  • Network moves on average 5 million lbs daily & 3,000+ line haul routes per week