Dry Van Shipping Explained: Basics, Use Cases & Best Practices

“What separates great carriers from the rest isn’t always visible on a rate sheet. After 15 years moving freight through Wisconsin’s harshest conditions, I’ve learned that true logistics excellence comes from combining deep local knowledge with relentless communication. In this region, the carrier who knows which roads get plowed first in February and which construction projects will impact your lanes in July is the one who consistently delivers when others make excuses.”

Director of Brokerage Operations and Sales

Badger Logistics

Wisconsin logistics

Move your freight locally, regionally, and across North America with near-perfect on-time delivery

Badger Logistics is a full-service transportation logistics provider combining asset-based trucking, brokerage, warehousing, and vehicle maintenance services. Join hundreds of shippers solving their complex logistics challenges with one call.

• Asset-based trucking
• Extensive brokerage carrier network
• Food-grade warehousing

Since 1993, Badger Logistics has been delivering customer-focused trucking services to shippers large and small. Managed by a team of experienced transportation and safety professionals, our fleet and brokerage provides local, regional, and long-haul full truckload (FTL) and partial shipment services. We’re strategically located in southeastern Wisconsin between Madison and Milwaukee and less than 200 miles north of Chicago.

Fully integrated logistics

Badger Express asset-based trucking

Reliable transportation across the 48 contiguous states since 1993.

• Local, regional, and long-haul FTL services
• Safe, compliant driver pool with late-model equipment
• 53′ dry van trailers, super wide and less than ten years old (food grade)
• Central dispatch
• Drop and blanket wrap services
• Strategically located in southeastern Wisconsin
• McLeod TMS integrated with Samsara in-cab communication and tracking
• Superior safety scores
• Dedicated customer service reps take full responsibility for ensuring trouble-free movement of your freight from pickup to delivery

Fall River Express freight brokerage

Extensive network covering all your shipping needs.

• 12,000+ annual shipments for 500+ customers
• Access to 15,000+ partner carriers
• Full truckload and partial shipments
• Dry van, reefer, flatbed, and intermodal options
• Door-to-door tracking
• Gold Book rated credit score

Badger Warehouse

Secure, strategic storage in southeastern Wisconsin.

• Food-grade storage (FDA and DATCAP)
• 27 dock doors for efficient access
• 24/7 security monitoring and fire protection
• Flexible scheduling and deliveries
• Consolidation and order fulfillment services
• Cross docking, kitting, and assembly

Badger Truck Services

Keep your fleet rolling with expert repairs.

• DOT inspections and diagnostic services
• Preventative and general maintenance
• ASE-certified professionals
• NAPA-approved auto care services
• Conveniently located in Fall River, Wisconsin