Question 1

What states do you operate in?

Accepted Answer

We haul freight across all 48 contiguous states from our terminal in Elk Grove Village, Illinois (Chicago metro area). Our fleet of 50 trucks and 75 trailers covers domestic routes nationwide.

Question 2

Are your drivers properly licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all of our drivers, equipment, and cargo are properly licensed and insured. Patriot Transport holds an active FMCSA operating authority with a Satisfactory safety rating (USDOT #1538771).

Question 3

What types of freight do you haul?

Accepted Answer

We specialize in dry van and refrigerated (reefer) shipments. Our fleet includes 55 dry van trailers and 20 reefer trailers for temperature-controlled loads.

Question 4

How is freight rate calculated?

Accepted Answer

Freight rate is calculated based on the number of pallets, weight, and distance.

Question 5

How quickly can I get a quote?

Accepted Answer

You can get a quote within 24 hours. Contact our team at (708) 547-5401 or email us through our contact page.

Question 6

What equipment does Patriot Transport operate?

Accepted Answer

Our fleet consists of 2022-2026 Freightliner Cascadia tractors, maintained by our in-house repair facility, Top Gear, located at our Elk Grove Village terminal.

Question 7

What system do you use for tracking your trucks?

Accepted Answer

We use Verizon Connect Reveal Pro to track our trucks. Our dispatch team can provide real-time location updates for your load via phone or email.

Question 8

Is Patriot Transport hiring drivers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are actively hiring CDL-A drivers nationwide. We offer competitive pay ($0.65-$0.70 CPM based on experience), modern 2022-2026 Freightliner Cascadia trucks, and a $1,000 referral bonus.

Question 9

How long has Patriot Transport been in business?

Accepted Answer

Patriot Transport has been operating for 20 years. Our carrier rating on CarrierSource is 4.6 out of 5.

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