Equipped for specialized freight

Special freight delivery requires specialized equipment. Oversized, maximum value, and temperature-controlled loads are just a few examples of when you need more than standard LTL or FTL service. 

Forward’s brokerage services help match your freight needs with the right equipment. With a Forward fleet of over 1,700 trucks and a carefully-curated partner list of over 6,000 (and growing) qualified carriers, we’re uniquely equipped move your freight nationally, regionally, and locally.   

Equipment to get the job done

Our wide assortment of equipment helps get the job done safely and quickly. Customize your services with:

• Dry van or fully enclosed trailers 
• Air ride logistics trailers provide a smoother experience, reducing the bumps in transit and the likelihood of freight being damaged or tossed
• Roller bed trailers which reduce forklift traffic and enable easier loading and unloading by transferring loads directly to a conveyer
• Refrigerated Trailers (or "Reefers") for perishable, temperature-controlled cargo
• Flatbed trailers which have open deck capacity, ranging from standard flatbeds to drop deck trailers which can accommodate oversized cargo 
• Over-dimensional or oversized loads for any freight that exceeds the legal-size criteria within a given state or province
• Straight trucks are 24’-26’ vehicles that can haul up to 12 standard pallets
• Cargo vans which are like passenger vans but with a cargo area in the back; cargo area is 20 cubic feet and holds a max of ~3,700 lbs