Transportation Services Members of ESSA have access to some of the best programs in transportation. As an association of hundreds of shippers leveraging their collective volumes, ESSA is able to provide the leveraged rates to individual members. Truckload (T/L) - ESSA’s member-own trucking company and member-owned transportation brokerage, provides truckload and volume service to include, dry freight, refrigerated, HAZMAT, and flatbed service. Request a truckload quote via the volume rate link on this website or talk to one of ESSA’s knowledgeable staff members to obtain rate and availability information at 800-627-3664. Less-than-truckload (LTL) discounts – Making the right decisions and not paying too much for transportation services is time consuming and can be difficult and frustrating. To help our members save dollars, ESSA has put together three cost saving programs to help in this decision making process. Volume quote request is designed for shippers looking for rates on truckload shipments or less than truckload shipments that exceed 4000 lbs, 4 pallet positions, or 8 linear feet on a trailer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Rate shopper program is state of the art transportation management system (TMS). It has many time and money saving features. It is designed for shippers looking to simplify the process of comparing the rates and transit times of numerous carriers and to access leveraged discounts on class rated ltl shipments. ESSA members can take advantage of the discounts that come with millions of dollars of cooperative shipping buying power. ESSA has pricing agreements with numerous high quality domestic less-than-truckload carriers. ESSA has negotiated special Freight All Kinds (FAK) pricing tiers, caps on fuel surcharges and reductions in assessorial charges. The Rate Shopper is loaded with many features. Contact us for a no obligation demo of our Rate Shopper (TMS). CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ESSA’s pallet position pricing can be a very effective alternative to class rates. Pallet position pricing gives focus to the blurring lines between LTL and truckload carriers, and eliminates the headaches of the classification system and complicated tariffs. Shippers can view ESSA’s pallet position pricing and based on destination, service needs, weight and numbers of pallet positions, pallet rates may be a viable alternative. Our staff will be happy to assist you in this decision making process. as a progressive component of 21st century freight management.  Ocean and Airfreight – ESSA can arrange transportation for your full container, less than container load or airfreight shipment. Submit a rate request through the volume quote link or call 800-627-3664 and speak to a representative in the dispatch and rates department. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO