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Dedicated Logistics | Intermodal

Courtesy and Promptness Assured Since 1925

WAREHOUSING

DEDICATED LOGISTICS

BROKERAGE

INTERMODAL

About Us

We are a family owned, privately held, full service trucking, warehousing and logistics firm located in Grand Rapids, West Michigan.  We specialize in flat bed (tarped, Conestoga and curtainside) single or multi-stop deliveries and pick-ups throughout our 32 state operating range East of the Rockies. Our Brokerage Service has authority throughout the United States. Oversize loads and expedited service needs are welcome.

Trucking Services

Our local Michigan delivery service includes: Dedicated Logistics (Private Fleet Outsourcing), shuttle service, local delivery, warehousing, on-site switching and driver leasing.  We can accommodate many specialized logistics needs.

We also specialize in multi-stop deliveries and pick-ups throughout our 32 state operating range (East of the Rockies) with our fleet of flatbeds, Conestogas, curtainsides, dry van trailers and 20′ pup trailers.

Transportation and hauling in the Mid West is supported with our DC’s that offer: cross docking, warehousing (public & contract), re-pack programs, pick/pack, multiple vendor consolidation programs for J.I.T. and lean logistics.

Intermodal & International

Transportation and hauling in the Mid West is supported with our DC’s that offer: cross docking, warehousing (public & contract), re-pack programs, pick/pack, multiple vendor consolidation programs for J.I.T. and lean logistics.

We provide intermodal drayage for full container and LCL (less than container) shipments with our partner, Masselink Brothers.

Our international department can assist your firm in all facets of importing and provide door to door service which includes customs, transportation, warehousing and delivery.

Our consultants have years of experience in all facets of logistics and will assist your firm to develop an effective supply chain.

Over The Road Drivers Wanted

Are you looking to further your career in truck driving?

Do you have a CDL and want to work for a company that cares?

  • Flatbed Experience
  • Home Most Weekends
  • Competitive Pay
  • Benefits Available

Look no More and Apply at Van’s TODAY!

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Community Involvement

Whether building a bicycle or shipping a War Memorial statue with the greatest care, we are constantly striving to make our community a better place. We proudly sponsor Elves and More West Michigan, a program designed to provide brand-new bicycles and helmets to local, underprivileged children.  We are also pleased to contribute to a wonderful local charity called Kids’ Food Basket .  Kids’ Food Basket is a force for “Attacking Childhood Hunger in greater Grand Rapids…more

TRUCKING

 

Equipment & Sevices
  • 20′ Pup Trailer
  • Tractor Trailer
  • Dry Van Trailers
  • Flatbed, Conestoga and Curtainside Trailers
  • Stretch Trailers
  • Drop Deck Trailers
  • Dedicated Logistics (Private Fleet Outsourcing)
  • Interstate Carrier Authority (32 States)
  • Brokerage Service in the lower 48 States – all types, including oversize
  • Driver Leasing

WAREHOUSING

 

Capabilities & Facilities
  • Capabilities for skidded loads, lumber and metals
  • Cross dock facilities and can load trucks directly from the rail cars, or we can store your product in one of our warehouse facilities in the Grand Rapids area
  • Public warehousing facilities and can store your product long term or short term
  • Hi-lo’s and clamp trucks capable of handling up to 14,000 lbs
  • Moving and storing of rolled paper, lumber, metals and skidded materials

DEDICATED LOGISTICS

Benefits & Costs
  • Fix your transportation expenses for the term of the contract
  • Pay as you go with no upfront expense
  • Eliminate lawsuits and liability
  • No Workmen’s Comprehensive Claims or Unemployment Claims
  • Do not have to pay for sick days and vacation time
  • No out-of-pocket expense for GPS technology, dispatch department, safety department, pre-hire research, physicals, drug testing, equipment damages or conducting DOT required safety meetings
  • Employee issues are resolved easily and effectively by our staff
  • Reduced paperwork and overhead
  • Your operation would be fully DOT Audit Compliant
  • Augment your core fleet size with additional equipment from our fleet during peak periods

BROKERAGE

 

Bonded & Licensed
  • Licensed to deliver nationwide
  • 100 years of experience to deliver your freight promptly and safely
  • We work hard with partner carriers with high standards
  • We can deliver all types of freight
  • Ability to ship over-dimension and other types of challenging freight

INTERMODAL

 

Worldwide Shipping
  • Van’s Interstate specializes in full container Intermodal Drayage
  • Our service area includes Michigan’s lower peninsula as well as select points in Northern Indiana
  • Haz Mat certified drivers
  • Customs bonded carrier
  • Container Yard in Grand Rapids, MI – Customs Bonded Facility
  • Container neutral pool strategically located in West Michigan
  • Drop container service for loading and un-loading at no extra charge in many locations
  • Track and trace imports and continuously monitor all imports and exports to ensure on-time service
  • Confirm appointments and deliveries via phone / email or direct update to web portals
  • Street turns of empty equipment from imports for exports are a priority for us
  • Communication – we keep you informed at all times

Locations

Public and Contract Warehouse Facilities in the Grand Rapids area

Van’s Delivery Service, Inc.
Headquarters

2280 Turner Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

 

Van’s Logistics Service, LLC
Rail Dock Warehouse

2474 Turner Ave. NW Suite E
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Van’s Logistics Service, LLC
Food Grade Warehouse

2640 West River Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

 

Reviews

Van's Delivery Service is a first rate company to work with. Their friendly staff always answers my calls quickly and efficiently...more!

Alex

This company employed my father for over 20 years. He drove truck and worked the warehouse before retiring. He worked for John and Jean and then their children...more!

Jen

I've worked at Van's for over 21 years.  They are a great family to work for and treat you like you're someone special.

David