The Service You Need. When you need it.
Regardless of your needs, from a single shipment transaction to a complete outsourced solution, Shanahan Transportation Systems has the expertise to customize a program to fit your specific needs.
Flexibility and reliability are the cornerstones of our business relationships.
We approach each opportunity with a broad spectrum of experience, to explore all possible solutions, based on the needs of our customers. Regardless of the size of the shipment or the geographic scope of your operation, access to a dependable and responsive transportation intermediary is crucial. We provide customers with capacity at competitive rates, where and when that capacity is needed most.
24/7 On-Call Dispatch Services
- Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, we’re on-call providing premier customer service.
Truckload
- Since our inception, we have built a strong relationship with thousands of high-quality motor carriers. We have been in the brokerage business since our first day. With our brokerage license (MC-198502) and our Surface Freight Forwarder Permit (FF-1389) we provide the highest level of protection to our customers and can accommodate many different levels of service depending on what you need.
- We actively research every carrier to ensure that our customers get the best available option to meet their shipping needs. All of our carriers have provided us with all the necessary paperwork, permits, and proof of insurance prior to us doing business. We also require them to sign our carrier agreement and confirmations for each shipment. This assures our customers can have complete confidence in knowing that their freight is being handled by reputable, high-quality companies who share our vision of superb customer service.
LTL
- In 2005, Bill Reid joined Shanahan Transportation Systems as Vice-President of Logistics and Supply Chain Services. At that time, we began a consulting project for RR Donnelley to consolidate and uniform the purchasing power of the then 2nd largest printer in the world. Since then, we have expanded our services to include solving complex distribution issues through a variety of partners and industry-leading service providers
Expedited
- Shanahan Transportation Systems is proud to offer one of the most innovative programs for expedited shipping in the industry today. Many times we are able to secure expedited services for our customers with the very best options and in most cases pass significant savings on to our customers.
Intermodal
- Shanahan Transportation Systems proudly offers a full range of intermodal options for our customers. From containers to boxcars, we can be competitive on any shipment from any point in North America.
Import/Export
- A full list of import and export services are available for worldwide shipping and receiving.
Truckload
It doesn’t matter if your shipment is a single transaction or integrated as part of a larger logistics solution. We give you the same level of service, value, and attention to detail.
LTL
We offer a full array of cost-effective LTL solutions with an unrivaled level of customer service enhanced by an outstanding web-based TMS.
Expedited
We are linked to some of the finest expedited services providers across the United States. Our real time tracking system enables you to track the progress of your shipment yourself!
Intermodal
With more than 20 years in the industry, Shanahan Transportation Systems has forged partnerships with leading intermodal service providers across the United States and Canada.