General Freight Shipping
FLEXIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FREIGHT YOUR BUSINESS MOVES
Not every shipment is oversized, highly specialized, or part of a major logistics project. Sometimes you simply need dependable transportation, the right equipment, and a responsive team that will keep your freight moving.
Mercer Transportation provides flexible general freight shipping for businesses with one-time, recurring, seasonal, and changing transportation needs. From palletized products and packaged goods to building materials, machinery, supplies, and commercial equipment, we match each shipment with the service, trailer, and capacity it requires.
One Transportation Partner. More Ways to Move.
General freight can take many forms, which is why Mercer does not approach every shipment with the same equipment or service model. Our transportation professionals review your freight, timeline, destination, dimensions, and handling needs before identifying the right solution.
Flexible Shipping Options
Whether your shipment requires a full trailer, shared capacity, enclosed protection, open-deck access, short-haul service, or long-distance transportation, Mercer helps determine the best way to move it.
Equipment for Different Freight Types
Our equipment options include dry vans, flatbeds, step decks, Conestogas, double drops, removable goosenecks, and select temperature-controlled trailers. This range allows us to serve everyday commercial freight as well as shipments with more specific requirements.
A Real Person Managing Your Freight
Your shipment is supported by experienced transportation professionals who can help with quoting, scheduling, equipment selection, carrier coordination, and delivery updates.
General Freight Solutions for Changing Business Needs
Transportation needs rarely stay perfectly predictable. Order volumes change. New customers create new lanes. Seasonal demand increases capacity requirements. A shipment that normally fits in a dry van may suddenly require open-deck access or specialized handling.
Mercer gives businesses access to several transportation options through one relationship. We can help with:
- One-time and recurring shipments
- Full-truckload and less-than-truckload freight
- Local, regional, and long-distance transportation
- Seasonal and surge capacity
- Dry van and open-deck freight
- Multi-location shipping needs
- Cross-border transportation
- Freight requiring specialized equipment
Nationwide Freight Coverage
Mercer serves shippers across the United States, provides coverage into Canada, and offers border service to Mexico. Our irregular-route model and nationwide network of independent agents allow us to build transportation solutions around the shipment rather than forcing the shipment into a limited route structure.
Visibility From Pickup to Delivery
MercerTrac provides shipment visibility throughout the transportation process. Customers can monitor freight status, receive updates, and stay informed without repeatedly tracking down a driver or support representative.
General Freight FAQ
What is considered general freight?
General freight typically includes goods, materials, products, supplies, or equipment that can be transported using standard trucking services. It may include palletized products, packaged merchandise, retail goods, building materials, machinery components, furniture, electronics, and non-perishable commercial products.
Does general freight have to fill an entire trailer?
No. Depending on the shipment’s size, weight, timing, and handling requirements, general freight may move as full truckload, partial truckload, or LTL freight.
How does Mercer choose the right trailer?
Our team reviews the freight’s dimensions, weight, loading method, protection requirements, destination, and delivery schedule. We then match the shipment with an appropriate trailer and transportation service.
Can Mercer manage recurring general freight?
Yes. Mercer works with customers that have one-time shipments as well as daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and ongoing transportation needs.
Freight Does Not Have to Be Complicated
Tell us what you are shipping, where it needs to go, and when it needs to arrive. Mercer will help identify the right transportation solution and build a plan around your needs.