OTR Transportation is built on developing quality relationships with our shippers and carriers. Our highly trained staff takes pride in providing top-tier solutions and a high level of service to our customers and carriers. In return we are afforded some luxuries, unlocking restricted capacity for carriers & gaining access to freight not available through other 3PL’s.
Our Mission
OTR Transportation is a Chicago-based freight brokerage that understands our customers’ logistics needs are unique. OTR Transportation’s expertise spans across myriad industries and our experienced team of brokers, in conjunction with our proprietary software, allows us to match our customers’ needs with our extensive network of qualified carriers to optimize their supply chain.
Our Shipping Capabilities
Flatbed
Our open-deck team has the tools and relationships in place to accommodate the heaviest, and largest loads. Whether it be oversize, over dimensional, overweight, or just a standard flatbed shipment, with OTR Transportation you can ship with confidence.
Less Than Truckload (LTL)
OTR makes LTL shipments easy. As an OTR customer, you have access to our extensive network of carriers. Whether it be cross towns or cross county, we have the relationships, expertise, and technology to provide you with competitive pricing and visibility from the time the shipment is booked to the time it delivers.
Refrigerated
OTR has deep roots in hauling refrigerated freight. Whether it is multi-pick, multi-temp, frozen, or anything in between, we have the team in place to get your freight delivered on time and at the temperature you need.
Dry Van
OTR’s dry van carrier team specializes in procuring relationships to match your dry freight with a reliable carrier. No matter the product you’re shipping, from paper and metals to retail supplies and food, our dry van team will find you the capacity you need. Floor loaded? Multi-stop? Driver assist? Block and brace? No problem.
When shipping goods, it’s always important to minimize movement. Pack crates or boxes as full
as possible, with heavier items on the bottom. If the crate is not filled, use packing material
to plug the empty spaces.
Freight service providers offer tracking services online to access a shipment’s status 24/7
from your computer or mobile device. You can track a shipment with a BOL number, but you can often
access the shipment’s location with the pro number, PO number, shipment reference number and shipment
number as well.