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Where can Marketrans ship?
We ship from virtually any location between the United States and Canada. We also manage Cross-Canada Truck and Intermodal Transportation. |
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Does Marketrans ship interstate?
No, we currently do not ship domestically within the United States. |
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Can Marketrans provide a logistics plan specific to my shipping needs?
Yes. In fact, it serves as the basis of our core freight management solutions. See our services sections for more information. |
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Can Marketrans arrange pick-up and delivery in residential areas?
Yes, we can arrange pick-up and deliver in most residential areas across the United States and Canada.
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Does Marketrans manage its own fleet of trucks and drivers?
Marketrans does not operate its own fleet of trucks and drivers. We act as a liaison between the shipper and the consignee while coordinating shipping operations with a fleet of 3,000 dedicated carriers.
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Who should I call if a problem arises?
Marketrans aims to maintain quality relationships with both its customers and contracted carriers. By acting as an intermediary between both, we can often work out a problem with more efficiency. It is best to call Marketrans if a problem ever occurs.
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How long will it take to have my shipment delivered (transit time)?
Transit times can fluctuate depending on many factors:
- Shipment size
- Pick-up and loading time
- Border wait times
- Distance to destination
- Weather
- Mode of transport chosen
- Single driver or team
Governing states and Federal Authorities have set forth a golden rule to limit a truck driver's total driving time. On average, he can drive a maximum of 600 miles, or 10 hours, a day. In light of this, Standard transit times would look like the following: |
| * Special considerations should be taken into note when shipping oversized products (products larger than the industry standard). The driver cannot operate his truck before or after daylight hours, as well as on weekends/national holidays. |
| This should only be used as a rough reference. Contact Marketrans to obtain something more accurate. |
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How long and how high can/should I pack my shipment?
The standard inside dimensions for Vans is 47 to 52 feet in length, 98 to 100 inches in width and 108 inches in height. These dimensions are usually different for climate controlled vans (smaller) and extendable flatbed trailers (larger).
When packing the shipment and taking measurements, it is always wise to leave extra room as a buffer and include the actual height of the skid or unit shipping platform. |
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How much will it cost to have my products shipped?
Like all things, pricing depends on varying factors such as the:
- Distance traveled
- Commodity Density
- Product Value
- Special service requirements
A more realistic pricing model can be determined only when these factors are known. |
