Cargo Companies
Definition

Cargo companies transport and deliver freight for residential and commercial shippers. Over 80 cargo companies in the United States provide freight services from and to any point within the country. A few of these companies also conduct their operations on a global scale. Cargo companies typically specialize in one or more modes of transportation.

Cargo companies are categorized according to the modes of transportation employed. They include:
Over the Road Cargo Tractor-trailers account for the bulk of over the road cargo. They service over 70% of the combined tonnage moved in the United States. Numerous national and local trucking companies service our nation. Given the thousands of trucking companies currently in existence in the U.S., people are often spoiled of choice. In most cases, people turn to third party logistics services for assistance.

Rail cargo is used to transport bulk, non-perishable commodities from major cities to major cities or seaports. Unlike the other types of cargo companies, rail cargo is usually subject to challenges in the service areas. However, rail cargo companies are the ideal option when you're looking to transport large volumes of goods at an affordable rate.