Paper Equipment

Transportation Solutions for Paper Equipment

Simply Done.

When your freight is large, heavy, or difficult to handle, the wrong transportation plan isn’t an option. Paper systems equipment requires careful coordination, secure handling, and dependable capacity to arrive safely and on schedule.

FLI connects your equipment shipments with a vetted carrier network and a dedicated account team that manages the details from pickup to delivery.

WHY FLI

Freight Built for Paper Equipment Manufacturers & Distributors

Whether you’re moving equipment to a manufacturing facility, distribution center, or installation site, your freight has to arrive when and where it’s needed. A delayed or damaged shipment can disrupt installation schedules, production plans, and customer commitments.

FLI’s less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload services (TL) give paper systems equipment shippers access to the capacity and carrier expertise needed to keep their freight moving. With a dedicated account team managing your shipments, you get a transportation partner focused on the details, not just a booking confirmation.

The Challenges of Shipping Paper Equipment

Equipment freight comes with considerations that standard shipments don’t:

Size & Weight

Large or heavy equipment can require careful planning to identify the right trailer, capacity, and handling requirements. Accurate shipment details help ensure the right carrier and equipment are secured from the start.

Specialized Handling

Equipment needs to be loaded, secured, and transported with care. Matching the shipment to a carrier equipped to handle its specific requirements helps reduce the risk of damage in transit.

Freight Classification

Accurate dimensions, weight, and freight classification are essential for getting reliable rates and avoiding unexpected reclassification charges or billing issues.

Capacity & Scheduling

Equipment shipments often need specific pickup and delivery windows. Securing the right capacity ahead of time helps keep transportation aligned with production, installation, and customer schedules.

Damage Risk

Equipment can represent a significant investment. Proper carrier selection, securement, and communication throughout the shipment help protect your freight from pickup through delivery.

Delivery Coordination

Getting equipment to the right location is only part of the job. When delivery timing and site requirements matter, transportation needs to be coordinated around the receiving operation.

How FLI Moves Paper Equipment

FLI matches every shipment to the right mode and the right carrier from a network of 7,000+ trusted carriers. Every carrier is evaluated for safety, insurance, and financial stability before handling your freight, giving you confidence that your equipment is in qualified hands.

  • LTL for smaller equipment, components, and palletized shipments that don’t require an entire trailer.
  • Truckload for larger, heavier, or higher-volume equipment shipments that need dedicated trailer capacity.
  • TotalVision(R) TMS for real-time visibility from pickup to delivery, so you can track shipments and stay informed throughout the transportation process.
WHAT YOU GET

Why Paper Equipment Shippers Choose FLI

Dedicated Account Management

Your account manager works as a true extension of your business, with a single point of contact who manages the transportation details and addresses challenges before they reach your operations.

Competitive Rates

Immediate access to pre-negotiated FLI rates, with a freight review to make certain you have the best possible rates and carriers in place.

Vetted Carrier Network

Every one of our 7,000+ trusted carriers passes safety, insurance, and financial stability reviews before touching your freight.

No Fee Services

Freight invoice auditing, claims management, and reporting come as value-added services at no additional cost.

23+ Years in Freight

Founded in 2003, FLI was built by shippers who understand how freight impacts your business.

TotalVision® TMS

View carrier rates and transit times, track shipments in real time, and access comprehensive reporting across LTL, truckload, and parcel freight in a single platform.

Ready to Roll?

Get Your Paper Equipment Moving

Tell us what you’re shipping and where it needs to go. Your dedicated FLI account manager handles the rest, including classification, compliance, booking, tracking, and freight claims, so your paper systems equipment arrives safely and on schedule.

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