Road Freight
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Andres
Freight Forwarding Specialist
ROAD FREIGHT SOLUTIONS
Road Freight
Estonia - Europe - USA
GreenLine Global runs road freight on two continents. In Europe we move cross-border loads out of our Tallinn hub in Estonia, into Germany, Poland, Benelux, France, Spain and beyond. In North America we cover domestic road freight across all 50 US states from our Seattle headquarters. Full trucks, part loads, refrigerated cargo, dangerous goods, oversized machinery – handled by the same team, with one point of contact throughout.
Heavy machinery is our specialization. Moving a CNC press across three EU countries, or a low-bed generator from Texas to Illinois, isn’t a standard booking – it needs the right trailer, the right permits, and someone who knows the route. That’s what we do on both sides of the Atlantic. When a shipment needs to cross between the two networks, our ocean freight and air freight teams pick up where the road ends.
Choose your network
Two Road Freight Services - Europe and the United States
Our road freight operation splits into two distinct services with different fleets, different regulations, and different paperwork. European road freight moves cross-border under CMR convention from our Estonia hub. US road freight moves domestically across all 50 states under FMCSA rules and the US bill of lading. Pick the one that matches your lane - or ask us about a combined transatlantic move.
Road Freight Europe
International cross-border trucking from Estonia into the EU and back. Regular lanes to Germany, Poland, Benelux, France, Spain and Scandinavia, plus the wider EU on request.
FTL, LTL groupage, frigo and ADR across the EU
CMR consignment notes and border customs handled
Oversized and abnormal load permits per member state
Transit times from 1 - 3 days on Baltic routes
Road Freight USA
Domestic road freight across the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Coast-to-coast long haul, regional lanes and final-mile delivery from any US port or facility.
Dry van, reefer, flatbed, step deck and heavy haul
FTL and LTL on interstate and intrastate lanes
Oversize and overweight permits state by state
Port drayage and final mile from all major US gateways
Dedicated USA page coming soon.
Shipping between the two? We handle the full transatlantic chain - European road collection, ocean freight or air freight, US customs clearance, and domestic trucking to the final address.
How it works
Road Freight - Door to Door on Both Networks
Road freight involves more than loading a truck. In Europe that means CMR documentation, ADR compliance, customs formalities at non-Schengen borders and permits for oversized loads. In the United States it means FMCSA-compliant carriers, the US bill of lading, hazmat placarding and state-by-state oversize permits. The four steps below are the same on both networks.
Quote, route planning & vehicle selection
We assess your shipment - weight, dimensions, cargo type, ADR class if applicable - and select the right vehicle and service level. For oversized or heavy loads we carry out a route survey and arrange special permits before confirming the booking. You receive a full itemised quote with no hidden charges.
Pickup, loading & documentation
We collect from your warehouse, factory or site and load the cargo correctly - securing, lashing and crating where required. Our team prepares all CMR consignment notes in Europe or US bills of lading stateside, ADR or hazmat transport documents for dangerous goods, and any export or customs clearance documentation needed at the border of departure.
Transit & real-time tracking
In Europe your shipment moves across EU borders under CMR convention; in the US it runs interstate under FMCSA rules. Either way we keep you updated on your shipment and let you know of any developments along the route. For non-Schengen crossings and US port pickups alike, we manage the customs formalities involved in the move.
Delivery & proof of delivery
We deliver to the consignee's address, unloading dock or site and obtain a signed proof of delivery (POD). One point of contact, four steps, from collection to delivery - that is what door-to-door road freight looks like with GreenLine Global, in Europe and across the United States.
Available on both networks
Road Freight Services - The Right Load for Every Route
Not every shipment fills a full truck. GreenLine Global offers the same four road freight service types on both networks - in Europe and across all 50 US states - matched to your cargo volume, temperature requirements and special handling needs. As a specialized trucking services provider, we select the right equipment for every load: curtainsider, mega trailer or frigo in Europe, dry van, reefer, flatbed or step deck in the United States.
FTL - Full Truckload
Curtainsider - Dry van - Flatbed
Your cargo fills the entire vehicle - no sharing, no consolidation stops. FTL is the fastest road freight option for full loads. In Europe we run curtainsiders and mega trailers up to 120 m³ / 24,000 kg; in the US, 53 ft dry vans and flatbeds up to standard 45,000 lb payload.
LTL - Groupage
Part load - Pallet freight - Cost-effective
Less than truckload groupage consolidates your shipment with compatible cargo from other shippers. You pay only for the space you use - pallets, euro pallets or cubic metres. LTL is ideal for regular part-load consignments that do not justify a dedicated truck. We run groupage lanes on key Baltic and Central European corridors, and LTL freight on major US interstate lanes.
Temperature-Controlled Frigo
Chilled - Frozen - Pharma - Perishables
Temperature-controlled road freight using refrigerated frigo trailers is designed to maintain the cold chain from collection to delivery. We handle chilled (+2 to +8°C / +36 to +46°F), frozen (-18°C / 0°F and below) and pharmaceutical and medical-grade transport - frigo trailers in Europe, reefer units in the US. Pre-trip temperature checks and continuous monitoring are standard on every booking.
Oversized & Special Transport
Low-loader - Flatbed - Abnormal load - Escort
For cargo that exceeds standard trailer dimensions - industrial machinery, construction equipment, structural steel, energy sector components - we arrange low-loaders, extendable flatbeds and multi-axle configurations. We manage all special permits, route approvals and escort requirements - member state by member state in Europe, and state by state in the US. Heavy haul, step deck and multi-axle configurations available on both networks.
What we move
Cargo Types & Road Freight Specializations
Our road freight teams in Europe and the United States handle cargo that demands more than a standard booking - from heavy equipment requiring multi-axle low-loaders to medical shipments requiring validated cold chain and dangerous goods requiring compliant vehicles and certified drivers. We apply the right expertise, the right equipment and the right documentation to every shipment on both networks - from oversized cargo transport to ADR and hazmat consignments.
Heavy Machinery & Industrial Equipment
CNC machines, presses, generators, compressors, printing machinery and production line equipment. We coordinate proper securing, lashing and crating on flatbed or low-loader, and manage oversized permits for cross-border heavy equipment transport in Europe and state-by-state permits across the US.
Oversized & Project Cargo
Wind turbine components, structural steel, oil and gas equipment, cranes and construction modules that exceed standard vehicle dimensions. We carry out route surveys, obtain abnormal load and oversize permits and arrange escorts where required - across EU member states and across US state lines.
Medical Products & Medical Equipment
Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostic reagents, surgical instruments, hospital beds, imaging systems and laboratory analysers. We move temperature-controlled medical cargo under validated cold chain, and handle heavy or delicate equipment - MRI and CT scanners, sterilisers, dental and theatre units - with air-ride suspension, shock monitoring and lift-gate or crane delivery to the ward or lab door.
General & Box Cargo
Palletised goods, consumer products, electronics, textiles, automotive parts and retail merchandise. We pick the right equipment - curtainsider, mega trailer or 53 ft dry van - for your cargo, whether FTL or LTL.
Perishables & Temperature-Sensitive
Fresh produce, frozen food, dairy, meat, cut flowers, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. We manage the cold chain from collection to delivery using ATP-certified frigo trailers in Europe and reefer units in the US, with continuous temperature logging.
ADR Dangerous Goods
Chemicals, flammable liquids, gases and batteries - classified under the ADR Agreement in Europe and under DOT hazmat rules in the United States. Our drivers hold current certifications and our vehicles carry the required safety equipment, placards and documentation for every class we handle.
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Geographic coverage
Where We Run Road Freight
Two networks, two coverage maps. In Europe we run regular lanes out of our Tallinn hub to the corridors our clients use most. In the United States we cover all 50 states on domestic lanes, from port drayage to coast-to-coast long haul.
Europe - from the Estonia hub
United States - all 50 states
Not seeing your country or state? We serve all EU member states, many non-EU destinations, and every US state by road. Contact us with your collection and delivery addresses and we will quote the right network.
Industries we serve
Road Freight Across Every Sector
Road freight serves every industry - but some sectors demand specialist knowledge that generic trucking companies do not have. GreenLine Global has built direct experience across the following sectors through years of moving complex, high-value and regulated cargo by road, in Europe and across the United States.
Credentials & compliance
Operating to the Highest Standards on Both Continents Since 2008
Memberships & licences
FAQS
Road Freight Questions
Yes, we run two separate road freight networks. The European network operates from our Tallinn hub and covers international cross-border trucking to Germany, Poland, Benelux, France, Spain, Scandinavia and the wider EU under CMR convention. The US network covers domestic road freight across all 50 states (dry van, reefer, flatbed and heavy haul) from our Seattle headquarters. Same team, one point of contact, and we bridge the two with ocean and air freight when a shipment crosses the Atlantic.
FTL means your cargo fills the entire truck – no sharing, no consolidation stops, fastest transit. LTL groupage combines your load with others so you pay only for the space you use – ideal for part loads. We handle both and advise the right option for your volume and route.
Yes. Our drivers and vehicles are fully ADR-certified for the carriage of dangerous goods by road across Europe. We handle all mandatory documentation: ADR transport documents, safety data sheets and placards. Send us your UN number and we’ll confirm feasibility and routing.
In Europe: Baltic routes (Estonia to Germany or Poland) typically take 1-3 days, mid-Europe 2-4 days, and longer hauls to Spain or France 4-6 days. In the USA: transit times vary by lane and are confirmed at the time of quotation. FTL is always faster than groupage or LTL – no consolidation stops. We provide confirmed transit estimates at the time of quotation.
Yes, it’s one of our core specializations. We arrange low-loaders, flatbed trailers and multi-axle configurations for out-of-gauge loads and manage all special permits, route surveys and escort requirements, member state by member state in Europe, state by state in the US. We’ve moved CNC machines, generators, cranes and construction equipment on both networks.