What We Offer
Through our inland transportation division and trusted partners, we provide seamless road and rail freight solutions with GPS tracking, temperature control, and flexible delivery options
Surface Logistics
TimeScan offers comprehensive domestic and international transportation solutions to ensure your cargo moves efficiently across roads, rails, and borders with reliability and precision.
Why Choose Surface?
Our transportation services are designed to provide seamless movement of your goods across multiple modes and regions. With an extensive carrier network, advanced tracking systems, and expert logistics planners, we ensure your shipments arrive safely and on schedule.
Extensive carrier network with vetted partner
Real-time shipment tracking and visibility
Flexible scheduling and routing options
Specialized equipment for various cargo types
Cross-border expertise and documentation
Cost-effective transportation planning
Why Choose Us
Comprehensive Transportation Services
We offer a wide range of transportation solutions to meet your specific logistics requirements, from local deliveries to international shipments.
Countries Served
Global coverage
On-Time Performance
Industry-leading reliability
Cargo Safety
Minimal loss or damage
Cost Reduction
Average client savings
FAQ
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
What's the difference between FTL and LTL shipping?
Full Truckload (FTL) shipping means your cargo exclusively occupies an entire truck, offering faster transit times, less handling, and reduced risk of damage. This is ideal for shipments that fill a truck or require dedicated transport. Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping consolidates your shipment with others going in the same direction, making it more economical for smaller shipments. While LTL typically has longer transit times due to multiple stops, it offers significant cost savings for partial loads. We can help determine which option best suits your specific volume, timeline, and budget requirements.
How do you ensure cargo safety during transportation?
We implement a comprehensive cargo protection strategy that includes: rigorous carrier vetting and safety performance monitoring, proper cargo securing techniques and equipment, specialized handling for fragile or high-value items, temperature-controlled environments when required, GPS tracking and monitoring throughout transit, regular driver training on cargo handling best practices, and comprehensive cargo insurance coverage. For high-value shipments, we can provide additional security measures such as sealed trailers, dual drivers, and predefined secure stopping points to ensure maximum protection.
What tracking capabilities do you offer for shipments?
Our advanced tracking system provides real-time visibility throughout the transportation process, including: GPS location updates at frequent intervals, estimated time of arrival (ETA) calculations based on current conditions, automated status notifications at key milestones, exception alerts for potential delays, electronic proof of delivery upon completion, and historical shipment data for performance analysis. Clients access this information through our user-friendly online portal or mobile app, offering complete transparency into your shipment’s journey from pickup to delivery.
How do you handle cross-border transportation?
Our cross-border transportation services include comprehensive support to navigate international shipping complexities: customs documentation preparation and verification, knowledge of country-specific regulations and requirements, coordination with customs brokers at border crossings, management of duties and taxes, assistance with free trade agreement certifications, familiarity with restricted/prohibited items by country, and contingency planning for potential border delays. Our expertise spans key trade corridors, enabling smooth international movements with minimal delays at border crossings.
What sustainability initiatives are part of your transportation services?
We implement numerous sustainability practices in our transportation operations: route optimization to minimize fuel consumption and emissions, modern fleet with fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles, load consolidation to maximize capacity utilization, intermodal solutions leveraging more efficient transportation modes where appropriate, carbon footprint measurement and reporting, and participation in EPA SmartWay and other environmental programs. Additionally, we can develop customized green transportation strategies aligned with your company’s sustainability goals, helping you reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.