Your shipment is sitting at the dock in Kentucky. The delivery window is tight. Your regular carrier just said they can't handle oversized poles or they need three weeks for LTL. When businesses in Indiana search for the best freight shipping near them, Gateway Distribution is who picks up those calls.
Do not let anyone tell you oversized freight has to wait three weeks or cost double. Flag poles and light poles need specialty equipment and drivers who know the securement. Most carriers won't touch them. The fix is a carrier with the right trailers and drivers trained beyond standard CDL for oversized cargo and customer handoff. We run specialty drivers on those loads that other carriers turn down.
Drinkpak LLC needed a sealed full truckload to South Atlantic Packaging in Indiana last month. We hauled it direct, no shared stops, no delays. That's the standard for freight work in Indiana. If your shipment needs to move fast or needs special handling, we can get it there.
LTL vs full truckload which should I choose
Choose LTL if your Indiana shipment weighs under 10,000 pounds or fills fewer than 12 pallets. Full truckload makes sense for 15+ pallets or when you need faster delivery across the state. LTL costs less for smaller loads but takes longer due to multiple pickup and delivery stops, while full truckload gives you dedicated space and direct routing.
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Most manufacturers in Indiana deal with oversized freight that standard carriers won't touch. If you ship flag poles, light poles, or anything that needs specialty securement, you've probably been told it's a three-week wait or double the cost. The challenge isn't just the freight. It's finding drivers who know how to secure it and represent your brand at delivery.
Our trucks run regular routes between our Cincinnati hub and Indiana manufacturers. We're members of the American Trucking Association and Distributors and Consolidators of America, which means our drivers meet industry standards for specialty cargo. If your freight needs more than a standard pickup, you've probably seen our trailers on those routes already.
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