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California shippers

California Freight Broker for Dry Van and Reefer Truckload

Dry van and reefer truckload capacity for California shippers, from vetted carriers, tracked through delivery.

We are a carrier-first company.

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California truckload capacity

Truckload Capacity Across California

California shippers move high volumes of import-related dry van freight through Southern California distribution networks and temperature-controlled produce out of the Central Valley. Logistical Forwarding Solutions arranges 53-foot dry van and reefer truckload for freight that starts or ends in California, with carriers we vet before they haul.

Whether it's one load this week or a lane you ship every week, we treat it the same way: the right equipment, a carrier we have checked, and clear updates. Technology helps organize the work. People stay responsible for the freight.

  • Full truckload (FTL)
  • 53-foot dry van
  • Reefer (temperature controlled)
  • Spot loads and recurring lanes
  • Inbound, outbound and in-state

Dry Van and Reefer Freight in California

Two trailer types cover most California truckload freight. Tell us what you ship and we'll match the equipment.

Dry Van Truckload

53-foot dry van for palletized and floor-loaded freight: retail and consumer goods, packaged food, paper, parts and general cargo moving in, out of and across California.

Reefer Truckload

Reefer capacity for chilled and frozen freight. Set points, continuous or cycle mode, and pulp-temperature expectations are confirmed before a carrier is booked.


How a Quote Works

Four steps from your first message to a delivered load.

  1. Send Your Load Details

    Origin, destination, equipment, weight or pallet count, and the pickup window.

  2. We Confirm and Source

    We confirm the details and source capacity from vetted carriers.

  3. You Get a Quote

    You receive a quote and clear next steps from a real person.

  4. Tracked to Delivery

    Once you accept, the load is tracked through delivery in LFS AOS with MT.

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How LFS supports your freight

Why Shippers Work With LFS

Freight fraud and unreliable carriers cost shippers time. Our answer is a carrier vetting process built into our own tools: LFS Shield for authority, insurance and fraud checks, and LFS Compliance for carrier records.

LFS AOS with MT tracks the load and keeps the paperwork together, and Freight University trains the carriers and drivers in our network.

  • Carrier vetting and fraud checks: LFS Shield
  • Carrier records: LFS Compliance
  • Load tracking: LFS AOS with MT
  • Carrier education: Freight University
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Shipping in California

California Coverage, Corridors and Major Markets

We cover freight in and out of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Inland Empire, the Central Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego. Primary corridors include I-5, I-10, I-15 and I-80. Reefer capacity is frequently needed for produce moving out of the Central Valley. Dry van covers high-volume retail, consumer and import-related freight through Southern California distribution networks.

Reefer capacity tightens during Central Valley harvest from late spring through fall, and import peaks at the Southern California ports raise dry van demand in late summer.

Example lanes we can quote include Los Angeles to Dallas, the Inland Empire to Chicago and Bakersfield to Salt Lake City, along with in-state moves between Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Bakersfield, Stockton and Sacramento. These are examples, not fixed schedules: send any origin and destination in the lower 48. We also cover truckload freight to and from warehouses and distribution centers near ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.

  • Markets: Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Bakersfield, Stockton and Sacramento
  • Interstates: I-5, I-10, I-15, I-40 and I-80
  • Gateway: Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland
  • Common freight: imports, produce from the Central Valley, and retail freight

After You Request a Quote

Here is what happens once your request comes in.

  • A real person on our team reads your lane, equipment and timing.
  • We call or email to confirm anything that's missing.
  • You get a quote and the next steps for your load.
  • Once you accept, we cover it with a vetted carrier and share updates from LFS AOS with MT through delivery.
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Carriers: onboard with us

Carriers: Onboard With Us

Run dry van or reefer trucks in California? We're onboarding carriers into our broker-carrier platform. Carriers get freight, our software and compliance support, and education through Freight University.

We treat carriers like partners, because that's how we started.

  • Dry van and reefer carriers
  • Software and compliance support
  • Education through Freight University

Need a Truck for a California Load?

Send the origin, destination, equipment, weight or pallets and pickup date. A real person on our team will get back to you with a quote and next steps.

Request a Freight Quote

California Freight Broker Questions

Do you offer freight broker services in California?

Yes. Logistical Forwarding Solutions arranges 53-foot dry van and reefer truckload freight that picks up or delivers in California, including Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Bakersfield, Stockton and Sacramento, to and from anywhere in the lower 48. Request a freight quote.

What information do I need to request a quote?

Origin, destination, equipment type, weight or pallet count, and the pickup window. Commodity and any appointment or temperature needs help us quote faster.

Do you handle both dry van and reefer?

Yes. 53-foot dry van and refrigerated (reefer) truckload are our core services. Temperature set points are confirmed before a reefer load is covered.

How are carriers reviewed before they haul my freight?

LFS Shield helps us review operating authority, insurance and fraud warning signs such as double brokering, and LFS Compliance keeps carrier records current.

Which California markets and corridors do you cover?

We cover all of California, with frequent freight around Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Bakersfield, Stockton and Sacramento and along I-5, I-10, I-15, I-40 and I-80.

When is truck capacity tightest in California?

Reefer capacity tightens during Central Valley harvest from late spring through fall, and import peaks at the Southern California ports raise dry van demand in late summer. Sending your pickup window early gives us the most options.

Can you move imports out of California?

Often, yes. Tell us the commodity, equipment and any handling needs on the quote form and we'll match a carrier that fits the freight.

How will I know where my load is?

Every load is tracked in LFS AOS with MT, our own software. A real person on our team shares updates from pickup through delivery.