DED — Dedicated Transportation
The same lanes, the same standard, every week.
If you ship on a pattern — daily runs, weekly store deliveries, a standing lane between two facilities — dedicated service puts planned capacity behind it instead of booking load by load.
What it is
Booking recurring freight one shipment at a time means re-explaining your requirements every time and hoping capacity is there. A dedicated arrangement replaces that with a schedule both sides can plan around.
It starts with understanding the work: the lanes, the volumes, the sites, the things that tend to go wrong. From there we agree a programme — what runs, when, and how exceptions are handled.
Over time, the people moving your freight get to know your docks, your receivers and your paperwork. That familiarity is where most of the value is.
Usually the right call for
- Repeating lanes between fixed locations
- Scheduled store, branch or customer deliveries
- Shippers who need predictable capacity during busy periods
- Operations where site knowledge and consistency matter
What to expect
How a dedicated transportation move runs with us.
Discovery
We review your lanes, volumes, schedules and site requirements with you.
Proposal
You receive a programme outlining the schedule, capacity and terms.
Start-up
The first runs are monitored closely and adjusted where needed.
Ongoing review
Regular check-ins keep the programme matched to how your business is actually shipping.
For an accurate quote
Have this ready and the quote comes back right the first time.
- The lanes involved and how often each runs
- Typical volume per run and how much it varies
- Site details: hours, docks, appointment rules
- When you would want the arrangement to begin
Missing something? Send what you have. Approximate figures are enough to start, and we will ask for anything that changes the price.
Start a Dedicated Transportation quoteQuestions
Dedicated Transportation, answered plainly.
How much freight do I need for a dedicated arrangement?
There is no fixed threshold. What matters is consistency: a regular, predictable pattern is what makes dedicated capacity workable. Tell us what you ship and how often, and we will say honestly whether it fits.
What happens when my volume changes?
Programmes are reviewed and adjusted. Seasonal peaks and quiet periods are discussed up front so the arrangement accounts for them.
Is this a long-term contract?
Terms depend on the programme and are set out in the proposal. Nothing is assumed until it is agreed in writing.
Can I trial it on one lane first?
That is often the sensible way to start. Ask us about it when you get in touch.
Start a shipment
Put it onthe line.
Tell us what is moving, where, and when. You will get a clear answer from someone who will still be the one answering when the truck is on the road.