Reliable Freight. Transparent Pricing.

At CATER Transport, we understand that when you're moving freight—especially critical materials like steel, alloys, roofing granules, minerals, aggregates, scrap, heavy equipment, or hazmat—you need fast, reliable service and fair, transparent pricing. While rates can vary based on several factors, we’ve built this page to help you understand exactly what goes into the cost of your shipment.

What Affects the Cost of Your Shipment?

No two loads are the same. Here are the key factors that impact freight pricing with CATER:

  • Trailer Type Required
    • End Dump /Steel Body
    • End Dump/Aluminum
    • End Dump/Waterproof Tarp
    • Hopper
    • Dry Van
    • Flatbed / Heavy Haul
    • Flatbed/Multi-Axle/Overweight(OW)
    • Drayage (Port to Rail)
    • Hazmat Certified Freight
  • Commodity Type
    • Steel coils, roofing granules, alloys, aggregates, scrap metal, de-icing salt, mulch, sand, slag, minerals, electric arc furnace dust (EAF), chemical loads, mill scale, plate and structural steel (PNS), B scrap, pig iron, heavy melt, bundles, shred, riprap, hammer iron, A scrap, HBI (hot briquetted iron), slitter, nut coke, tundish/skulls, ferromanganese, magnesite, coal, foundry coke, iron ore, air-cooled blast furnace slag, steel slag, limestone, bauxite, filter cake, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), bushlings, blast furnace coke, silica sand, flashings, mill sludge, asbestos, construction debris, municipal solid waste (MSW), copper, fly ash, aluminum dross, trap rock, rail crop, quartz, pup coils, granite, steel plates, dog bone, rebar, stainless steel, and more.
  • Distance & Route Complexity
    • Local, regional, or long-haul
    • Route restrictions, bridge clearances, toll roads
  • Load Weight & Size
    • Standard vs. oversized (wide,heavy, etc.)
    • Escort vehicles and permitting for heavy haul
  • Accessorial Services
    • Tarping, detention time, liftgates, unloading, loading and unloading terminal services
  • Urgency / Lead Time
    • Last-minute dispatches and expedited freight may carry premium rates

Is CATER a Good Fit for You?

We’re a great match if you:

  • Need regular or one-time B2B freight solutions.
  • Ship for steel mills, scrap yards, building material plants, landscaping companies, quarries, landfills, recycling, or similar industries.
  • Require reliable heavy haul, hazmat, or specialty transport.
  • Value on-time service and strong driver relationships.

We may not be the best fit if you:

  • Need household or residential freight
  • Have only very small or one-time loads

What Makes Our Pricing Different?

  • Asset-Based Fleet: No middlemen. We control our own equipment, rates, and drivers.
  • Drivers have on average 26 years experience in industrial environments for CATER
  • On-Time Delivery Rate: 98.7% — meaning fewer costly delays for your business.
  • 24/7 Load Tracking Round the Clock 24/7 contact availability with dispatchers.
  • Hazmat Certified & Permitting Pros for regulated and oversized freight.

Need an Accurate Quote? Let’s Talk

We’ll get you a quote—fast.

Option 1: Quick Quote Form

Email us now and receive a same day quote! - sales@caterlogistics.com

Option 2: Talk to a Logistics Manager Now

Prefer to go over the details live? We’ll walk you through it. call us directly at (bulk freight) Nick Halaschak 219-786-1280, Janeth Gonzalez 219-508-1910, Brian Halaschak 219-615-1591 or Dan Dutro 219-331-4719