Drop trailers & dedicated shipping programs

Keep your dock moving.
Plan capacity around it.

Give your team room to preload, manage busy shipping days, and keep recurring freight on schedule. Soda City Freight coordinates trailer pools and transportation programs through the Landstar network.

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Local coordination. The reach of the Landstar network.

Built around your operation

More flexibility at the dock.
A plan for the freight ahead.

A steady shipping lane and a month-end surge need different approaches. We start with your volume, facility, and schedule to determine the right mix of trailers and truck capacity.

Drop trailers & trailer pools

Stage trailers at your facility so freight can be loaded ahead of a scheduled pickup. We coordinate trailer placement, loaded departures, and empty replacements around your shipping needs.

For production schedules and busy loading docks.

Recurring lanes & dedicated capacity

Build a transportation plan for freight that moves on a regular schedule. We review pickup frequency, delivery appointments, and equipment needs to arrange a program around your lanes.

For repeat shipments and distribution programs.

Month-end & seasonal support

Plan for the days when outbound volume rises. We review expected peaks and trailer turnover in advance to help coordinate additional equipment and pickups where available.

For production pushes and seasonal demand.

Local shuttles & facility transfers

Coordinate repeat moves between plants, warehouses, and distribution centers. Align loading windows and trailer exchanges with the needs of both locations.

For regular moves between nearby facilities.

Your team at Soda City Freight

Personal coordination.
Network capacity.

Work directly with our Irmo, South Carolina team to plan lanes, coordinate appointments, and stay informed as freight moves. Our experience includes manufacturing shipments, trailer pools, recurring retail deliveries, and local shuttles.

Connected through Landstar

As an independent Landstar agent, SCF arranges transportation through a network of Landstar BCOs and Landstar Approved Carriers. Landstar’s published van capabilities include 53-foot trailers and a drop-and-hook trailer fleet.

Explore Landstar’s van capabilities

Trailer quantities, capacity, pricing, and schedules are confirmed for each program based on location, freight requirements, and availability.

From first conversation to daily execution

Let’s build your shipping plan.

Share the basics. We’ll work through the details with you.

Tell Us What You Need
  1. Review your operation

    We discuss lanes, loads per week, loading hours, trailer needs, yard access, and the timing of your busiest days.

  2. Agree on the program

    We outline the equipment plan, pickup cadence, delivery requirements, pricing, and responsibilities before service begins.

  3. Coordinate and keep you informed

    Our team manages shipment communication and appointment coordination. Customer shipment views can bring status, pickup times, and available tracking links into one place.

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Common questions

Is a drop-trailer program right for you?

How does a drop trailer differ from a live load?

With a live load, a driver waits while the trailer is loaded. With a drop trailer, equipment is placed at the facility for loading before the scheduled pickup. The right arrangement depends on your dock, freight, yard space, and shipping volume.

Can we arrange support just for month-end or a seasonal peak?

Yes, we can review a temporary program as well as ongoing service. Send the dates, expected volume, and locations so we can evaluate equipment and capacity availability.

How many trailers do we need?

We review loading time, daily outbound volume, how long trailers remain at each facility, and the pickup schedule. Those details help determine a workable starting pool and replenishment plan.

Can we get dedicated service without a trailer pool?

We can evaluate recurring transportation around your lanes and operating days, including live-load arrangements. The equipment and service plan are agreed to for your specific operation.

Start with your lanes and volume

Discuss your shipping program.

Tell us where your freight moves, how often it ships, and what needs to work better. Our team will review the details and contact you about a practical plan.

Have several lanes? Include them in the notes or attach a PDF. You can also email a lane spreadsheet directly to our operations team.

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