When the Deadline Cannot Move, Your Freight Has To
Expedited shipping is time-definite transportation for freight that cannot wait for standard transit. It is often the answer when a production line is waiting on parts, a customer commitment is on the line, or an earlier shipment went wrong and needs to be recovered.
Logistics-Now offers a range of expedited solutions — hot shot, team driver, exclusive use, and air charter. Our expedited team is available around the clock to coordinate urgent shipments with set pick-up times and delivery windows. We know expedited freight usually means something critical is at stake, and we treat every expedited shipment with that urgency.
For planned full loads, standard truckload shipping is usually more economical. For smaller packages that simply need to arrive fast, start with our parcel and small package options.
What Our Expedited Shipping Services Include
Different deadlines call for different solutions. We help you choose the one that meets yours.
Hot Shot
A dedicated vehicle moving a single urgent load straight to its destination.
Team Drivers
Two drivers alternate behind the wheel so the truck can keep moving on longer runs.
Exclusive Use
The vehicle carries only your shipment — no other stops and no added handling.
Air Charter
A dedicated aircraft for shipments when ground transit cannot meet the deadline.
Around-the-Clock Coordination
Our expedited team is available 24/7 to set up and manage urgent shipments.
Time-Definite Windows
Set pick-up times and delivery windows so you can plan around the shipment.
Benefits of Expedited Shipping
Protect Production
Keep lines and projects running when critical parts are late.
Keep Customer Commitments
Meet deadlines your customers are counting on.
Less Handling
Exclusive-use options move your freight with no other stops.
Help at Any Hour
Urgent freight does not keep business hours — neither does our expedited team.
When to Use Expedited Freight
Expedited shipping is built for situations like:
- Line-down or production-critical parts and materials
- Recovering a delayed or missed standard shipment
- Critical equipment and replacement parts
- Trade show, event, and project deadlines
- Customer orders with a firm delivery commitment
- Freight that cannot risk extra stops or handling
Choosing the Right Expedited Option
Each expedited service trades off speed, capacity, and cost differently.
| Option | How it works | Often a fit for |
|---|---|---|
| Hot shot | A dedicated vehicle for a single urgent load | Smaller urgent loads that need to move now |
| Team drivers | Two drivers alternate so the truck keeps moving | Long-distance, time-critical freight |
| Exclusive use | The vehicle carries only your shipment | Freight that cannot risk added stops or handling |
| Air charter | A dedicated aircraft for your shipment | Deadlines ground transportation cannot meet |
How Our Expedited Process Works
Call or Contact Us
Reach our team with the shipment details and your deadline — the sooner, the more options you have.
Choose the Right Option
We recommend hot shot, team, exclusive use, or air charter based on your freight and timeline.
Confirm Pick-Up & Delivery
Pick-up time and delivery window are set so you can plan around them.
Monitor in Transit
We track the shipment and keep you updated until it arrives.
Deliver & Confirm
Delivery is confirmed so you can close the loop with your team or customer.
Why Choose Logistics-Now for Expedited Freight
Expedited freight usually means production schedules or customer commitments are on the line. We bring the urgency, the options, and a carrier network large enough to find the right solution quickly.
- Hot shot, team driver, exclusive-use, and air charter options
- Expedited team available around the clock
- Set pick-up times and delivery windows
- Access to 50,000+ carriers through MODE Transportation
- A single partner for urgent and everyday freight
“If you can't measure it, you can't manage it”
Expedited FAQs
What is expedited freight?
Expedited freight is time-definite transportation for shipments that need to arrive faster than standard transit allows. It typically uses dedicated vehicles, team drivers, or air transportation to meet a specific deadline.
What is the difference between hot shot and team driver service?
Hot shot uses a dedicated vehicle for a single urgent load. Team driver service puts two drivers on the truck so they can alternate and keep the freight moving, which is especially useful on long-distance runs.
When should I consider air charter?
Air charter makes sense when your deadline cannot be met by ground transportation. It uses a dedicated aircraft for your shipment.
How quickly can you arrange an expedited pickup?
It depends on your location, freight, and the equipment required. Our expedited team is available around the clock, so contact us as soon as you know about the shipment and we will start working on options right away.
Is expedited shipping more expensive than standard freight?
Generally, yes — speed and dedicated capacity cost more. We help you choose the option that meets your deadline without paying for more speed than you need.