Carrier network
LDI’s supplied agent brochure describes a network of more than 100,000 vetted carriers. This is LDI’s network, with capacity subject to confirmation for your route.
McDowells Freight Coordination
Your freight has a destination.
Start with a clear plan.
Coordinate your shipment inquiry through McDowells and LDI Logistics. Begin with the route, equipment, and delivery requirements that matter to your business.
FOR SHIPPERS & OPERATIONS TEAMS
SHIPMENT PLANNING
ORIGINDESTINATION
The route is only
the beginning.
EquipmentMatched to the load
HandlingDefined before booking
TimingConfirmed with the partner
Planning illustration. Capacity and rates require confirmation.
Manufacturers · Distributors · Contractors · Commercial shippers
The LDI network
National reach. Shipment specific execution.
Transportation options
LDI documents truckload, regional and national LTL, flatbed, expedited, temperature controlled, intermodal, air, and ocean capabilities. Each request requires service and equipment review.
Shipper coordination
LDI documents customer and carrier setup, load management, tracking tools, invoicing, and claims support. Applicable onboarding and shipment terms must be confirmed before booking.
Source: LDI agent program brochure supplied to McDowells. Partner capabilities are distinct from McDowells assets and authorizations. International, hazardous material, heavy haul, and government shipments require specific partner approval.
Designed around your requirements
A focused service.
A clear next step.
Shipment specific
Build the inquiry around your commodity, dimensions, weight, and handling needs.
The right questions early
Identify appointment, dock, liftgate, and equipment requirements before booking.
Clear confirmation
Confirm partner capacity, rates, scope, and terms before authorizing a shipment.
Service focus
Support shaped around
your requirements.
- Full truckload and less than truckload
- Expedited and flatbed inquiries
- Intermodal shipping inquiries
- Air and ocean requests subject to partner confirmation
Get started
What to send us
Provide pickup and delivery locations, dates, commodity, weight, dimensions, equipment, and loading requirements. Carrier capacity, service availability, and rates are confirmed for each shipment.
Complete your freight quote request ↗How to get started
Let’s move your request forward.
01
Describe the shipment
02
Confirm the available options
03
Review booking requirements
BUYER GUIDANCE
Select the mode around the shipment.
Full truckload, less than truckload, flatbed, and expedited freight inquiries require different details. LTL requests need packaging and dimensions; flatbed requests need loading and securement information; expedited requests need a firm ready time and delivery deadline. McDowells coordinates inquiries through LDI and does not claim independent freight brokerage authority or an owned carrier fleet. Partner capacity, equipment, rates, and terms must be confirmed before booking.
Your next step
Let’s make your
request specific.
Share the details relevant to this service so we can review your requirements.
Submit your request securely. Your inquiry is saved in the selected service division for review. Sign in to access your requests and upload supporting documents.
Questions before you start
Useful answers.
A clearer next step.
What details are needed for a freight inquiry?
Include pickup and delivery ZIP codes, dates, commodity, total weight, dimensions, pallet count, equipment, and any dock or liftgate requirements.
Is a website inquiry a confirmed freight booking?
No. Capacity, pricing, service availability, and booking terms require confirmation through the applicable logistics partner.