Automotive freight
Parts to the line, heavy components and finished vehicles for Northern California automotive and EV makers. A truck ready when a plant waits.
- PARTS
- Just in time · in sequence
- HEAVY PARTS
- Crated · rigged
- URGENT
- Expedited, 24/7
- COVERAGE
- US · Canada · Mexico
01 / WHAT WE MOVE
Parts in sequence for the line
For automotive and EV suppliers moving parts, components and production freight to assembly lines. A line stop costs more than any truck, so we plan freight around the shift that needs it.
Production parts
FTL · LTLComponents to assembly plants on a just-in-time schedule.
Vehicles
IMPORT · EXPORTFinished vehicles for import and export operations.
EV batteries and components
CROSS-BORDERBattery shipments with customs and bonded storage coordinated.
Tooling and dies
FLATBED · RGNHeavy tooling between plants, with permits when needed.
Line-down recovery
EXPEDITEDTeam drivers and sprinters when a plant is waiting on a part.
02 / WHAT WE HANDLE
Synced to the production line
Just-in-time and milk runs
Scheduled pickups and daily runs timed to the line, so the plant holds less stock.
Engines, assemblies and vehicles
Engines, assemblies and finished vehicles, delivered on time and damage-free.
Heavy and oversized parts
Engines, chassis and tooling with crating, rigging and special handling.
Packaging, kitting and labels
Protective packaging, kit assembly and labels so parts arrive ready for the line.
Cross-border and customs
Customs documents, tariffs and bonded warehousing for freight to and from Mexico and Canada.
Warehousing and sequencing
Parts storage, sequencing and consignment stock near the plant.
Live tracking and TMS integration
Portal tracking, alerts and delivery KPIs, connected to your systems.
03 / SERVICES
The equipment behind it
04 / WHO WE WORK WITH
OEMs, suppliers and the aftermarket
- OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers
- EV batteries and components
- Aftermarket parts distributors
- Vehicle import and export
- Tooling and plant equipment
05 / RECENT MOVES
Recent automotive shipments
- 01
Daily runs to an OEM plant
Daily milk-run shipments of engine parts to a major plant, with less inventory on site and zero late deliveries.
- 02
EV batteries across the border
Customs and bonded warehousing coordinated for battery shipments within North America.
- 03
Oversized chassis coast to coast
Custom crates and rigging delivered every chassis with zero damage.
06 / WHY SFO FREIGHT
Why automotive teams book with us
- 01
One dispatcher per account who knows the line schedule.
- 02
Lean and JIT delivery, synced to production.
- 03
Kitting, labels and packaging in house.
- 04
Customs and cross-border paperwork handled.
- 05
Live tracking with alerts and delivery KPIs.
- 06
Backed by LAX Freight, with road, rail, sea and air options.
Production waiting on parts?
Send the pickup, delivery and parts. A dispatcher replies with a rate, or call now.
07 / AUTOMOTIVE QUESTIONS
Straight answers
Don’t see yours? Add it to your quote request and a dispatcher will reply.
Can you deliver parts to a line schedule?
Yes. We book to the delivery window the plant gives us and call ahead if anything changes.
Do you move vehicles?
Yes. Finished vehicles, engines and assemblies, including import and export shipments.
What if the line is down waiting on a part?
Call dispatch. We send an expedited truck or a team right away.
Can you ship to plants in Mexico?
Yes, through our cross-border service with customs coordinated.
Is real-time tracking included?
Yes. Portal tracking with live updates, geo-alerts and performance metrics.
What packaging do you provide for parts?
Protective crates, custom kits and labels, built for each part.
Do you ship EV batteries across the border?
Yes. We handle the customs documents and bonded storage.
08 / PLAN A SHIPMENT
Ready to move?
Tell us where it’s going, what it is and when it needs to be there. A dispatcher replies with a rate. No account, no commitment.
Or call dispatch: +1(424) 292-8278
- COMMITMENT
- NONE
- QUOTE COST
- FREE