G&D’s extensive logistics services meet our clients’ ever-changing needs with comprehensive, adaptable solutions. With more than a century of experience in the transportation industry, we understand the increasingly complex challenges of combining transportation, distribution and manufacturing with innovative technology to achieve global supply chain success.
G&D supports our clients’ business growth by improving service and capacity while simultaneously reducing costs. We partner with them to identify and implement supply chain solutions that streamline operations, eliminate waste and improve productivity. Working with G&D Integrated, our clients have:
Reduced operating costs by 9%
Reduced inventory by 60%
Improved delivery performance by 77%
A privately-owned company based in Central Illinois, we have clients across the continental United States and around the world. We locate our facilities within close proximity to them so that we can serve each customer in the most convenient and cost-effective manner. And G&D is always prepared to expand our physical assets in order to meet client needs.
G&D’s dedicated fleet program provides high-quality transportation management and oversight, enabling you to allocate your staff and resources on other business operations. As an asset-based company, we have our own extensive fleet of power units, chassis, trailers, flatbeds, curtain sides and customized equipment. We maintain a fleet of over 450 trucks and 2,600 trailers and process approximately 10,000 material moves per week throughout our network. Our experienced pool of drivers ensures efficient and professional service for a wide range of transportation needs.
When you use G&D’s freight brokerage service, we serve as a liaison between you and an authorized, insurance-covered carrier. We work to identify your needs and then coordinate with our network of approved carriers to satisfy your transportation requirements on-time and in a cost-effective manner. As an asset-based provider, we understand the importance of not only cost but reliability and service. We make every effort to contract with a more select group of carriers that have been vetted by our experienced operations team.
G&D drayage services enable the quick pickup of container shipments and efficient movement of goods in and out of ports and rail yards. We coordinate with container depots and steamship lines, manage drop pools, and foster great relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers. We don’t just execute moves that rail or sail but leverage our experience and liaise with all parties in the intermodal process, driving down costs through better utilization of equipment.
Local (intrastate) moves are generally based on a per-hour cost for the personnel and
the number of vehicles that the mover provides (up to a certain distance, with longer
distances based on the weight of your shipment and the mileage it is transported) and the
level of liability that the mover will cover in the event of loss or damage is generally
less than would apply for an interstate move.
Once you have compiled a list of movers, inform them of the destination and timing of your
move. Ask them about the types of services they offer. Also ask them to explain their
estimates in detail and to give you a copy. If any company refuses to give you a written
estimate, you should eliminate them from consideration. Then carefully compare to see which
mover best suits your needs and budget.
The cost of your move will be based on the actual weight of your belongings and the distance
they are shipped, plus the amount of packing and other services that you require.
To help you anticipate the cost of your move, movers will give you an estimate of the price.
Be sure to get written estimates from at least 3 different movers so that you can compare
their services and prices.