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Connect Freight Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(19 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Markham, IL 60428
USDOT
2544918
Docket
MC885818

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.7
Communication
9.5
Timeliness
9.7

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
14
On Time Delivery
13
Strong Dispatcher Communication
11
Consistent Tracking
9
Easy to Work With
8
Strong Driver Communication
7
Good Delivery Condition
6
Friendly
5
Clean Equipment
5
Easy to Onboard
4
Knowledgeable
3

Overview

Regardless of the size of the load and destination, be assured that we have something for you.
Our fleet is equipped with new trucks and trailers and ready to take on even the most challenging task

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 60 71 0
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Less than Truckload
  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
11,500,000 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
42% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Connect Freight Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Contract Active — 10/17/2014 (9 years, 6 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 39 13 16 3.27 28.3%
Unsafe Driving 35 7 0 2.59 36.4%
Hours of Service Compliance 11 4 1 0.31 16.7%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 1 0 1 0.03 5.2%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 1 1 1 3
Tow-away 3 1 4 8
Crash Reports 3 1 5 9

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 155 2 1.29% 6.67%
Vehicle 74 13 17.57% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
988-29-06
Effective date
11/16/2023

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Verified Broker from Ohio

September 30, 2021

“Full Truckload from Marion, NC to Mount Juliet, TN”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

Likes

They have ran all sorts of lanes for us, we have worked with many drivers and dispatchers and they all do a great job for us, they communicate well if driver is going to be late and location updates.

Dislikes

They charge fair rates with every load they run, no issues getting ahold of someone, clean BOL's. They do a great job and we have never had any issues with this carrier.


Lanes
Marion, NC to Mount Juliet, TN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

June 16, 2021

“Full Truckload from Baytown, TX to Morristown, TN”

Timeliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

Likes

This carrier calls us consistently when they see our loads on the board and they have great service every time we load them

Dislikes

Rates are typically a bit high we would use them more often if they would lower them


Lanes
Baytown, TX to Morristown, TN
Freight Details
Chemicals
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

May 31, 2021

“Full Truckload from Walton, KY to Arlington, TX”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

Likes

We love working with Connect freight. They make all appointment times and deliver the load clean. The dispatchers are professional and polite so the whole experience of working with them is enjoyable.

Dislikes

Nothing negative to say. Connect does a great job and come highly recommended by my team.


Lanes
Walton, KY to Arlington, TX
Morristown, TN to Marion, NC
Baytown, TX to Morristown, TN
Freight Details
General Freight
Paper Products
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
LL

LeClair L

March 23, 2021

“Full Truckload from Walton, KY to Columbiana, OH”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
8/10

Likes

Nice people to work with, pick up and deliver on time. Drivers are responsive and do a great job

Dislikes

This carrier would be great to have a tracking tool or better form of check calling


Lanes
Walton, KY to Columbiana, OH
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking