Frequently Asked Questions

Questions:

1) What exactly does Livesey All Freight do?
2) Why use Livesey All Freight instead of contacting the carrier myself?
3) I already have regular carriers, why would I need Livesey All Freight too?
4) What if my customers are responsible for their own freight charges?
5) What does Livesey All Freight Systems have to offer the freight forwarder?
6) How do I know my freight will be delivered safely on time?
7) What if I need equipment such as air ride or heat in transit?
8) I need raw materials and ingredients delivered in bulk to my facility from several different manufacturers. Then I typically send a finished product out in small shipments to many various customers. Can Livesey All Freight Systems handle inbound bulk as well as outbound LTL?

Answers:

1) Livesey All Freight Systems provides transportation services of all kinds. We oversee the entire movement door to door, scheduling appointments, fielding questions, “babysitting” your freight so you don’t have to. For over 20 years, we have been expanding our carrier base to meet the ever-changing needs of the shipping public and building our reputation as a dependable and respected name in the transportation industry.

2) One call to Livesey All Freight Systems can save you the time and effort of calling many different carriers, each with limited equipment and availability. Additionally, in most cases we can save you money as well. Our vast carrier base not only increases coverage, it also allows for competitive bidding.

3) Very few companies have unlimited access to all the equipment they need all of the time. Occasionally, even the largest corporations need additional resources. And when that time comes, most of our clients prefer to use Livesey All Freight Systems, a company they have come to know and trust, rather than taking chances on an unknown.

4) Freight collect, prepaid, or third party - - - no problem.

5) We have many freight forwarding accounts.

Forwarders, just like any other shipper, sometimes find their resources exhausted.

Domestic and international, OTR and intermodal, private enterprise as well as military - - - one call to Livesey All Freight Systems can open up a whole new world of possibilities.


6) Livesey All Freight Systems tracks and traces every single shipment, regardless how large or small. Proof of delivery is available to all our clients.

And besides maintaining our own surety bond, we keep current cargo and liability insurance on file for all our carriers. Even so, let’s face it, sooner or later the unavoidable may occur - - - equipment breaks down, drivers get sick, family emergencies arise. That’s when Livesey All Freight Systems has yet another advantage over singular source companies, utilizing our vast carrier base to secure a replacement unit for your freight


7) Livesey All Freight Systems has a vast and diverse carrier base which enables us to meet just about any requirements you may have.

8) We can and do provide inbound bulk and outbound LTL services.

Inbound & Outbound
Dry, Refrigerated & Frozen

Bulk Liquids

Flatbed Freight

Truckload & LTL

We do it all. But we don't stop there. We can also offer consolidation services, local and regional deliveries, product warehousing, even traffic consultation and management if necessary.


 

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