Which road freight transport services does DACHSER offer?
Groupage transport
For your groupage shipments, we use our comprehensive European Logistics network. Regular departures and consolidated services provide predictable transportation within Europe.
LTL-Transporte
LTL transport is suitable for larger part loads that do not require a full vehicle. We provide the capacity needed to complete your transport order quickly and effectively.
FTL transport
With FTL transport, a vehicle is reserved exclusively for your full load. Direct transportation without transshipment reduces interfaces and is suitable for high shipment volumes or specific time requirements.
Express road freight
For particularly urgent shipments, we organise time-critical direct services. We tailor the route, vehicle and departure time to your transport order.
Food logistics
For your food logistics, we offer specialised transport and warehousing solutions. Our high-performance European network and coordinated processes ensure demand-driven, predictable deliveries.
The DACHSER European road freight network
The DACHSER European Logistics network connects key economic regions in Europe with markets in North Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf region. DACHSER and partner locations, central transshipment hubs and country-specific market expertise provide the basis for domestic and international road freight.
Strong presence in key economic regions
DACHSER locations and regular connections ensure frequent departures in Europe’s key economic regions. This supports both regional transport and cross-border flows of goods.
Eurohubs as central nodes
The Eurohubs in Überherrn, Germany, Bratislava, Slovakia, and Clermont-Ferrand, France, consolidate flows of goods centrally and connect direct and network services. This creates short transit times, a stable network and an efficient European transport structure.
Consistent processes across the network
Shared process and IT standards ensure that domestic and international transport is handled according to consistent procedures. This facilitates handovers between locations and integration into onward transport chains.
Quality and security for your road freight transport
DACHSER works with consistent process, IT and quality standards. Recognised certifications such as ISO 9001 confirm that processes are regularly audited and assessed against measurable criteria.
Barcode scanning documents shipments at the relevant interfaces. At appropriately equipped locations, @ILO (Advanced Indoor Localisation and Operations) automatically records goods movements, eliminates the need for scanning during loading and unloading, and helps prevent incorrect loading. Load securing, access controls and video surveillance also protect goods during transshipment and transport.
Specialist teams monitor transport operations and intervene where deviations occur. Their experience in European road freight makes a particular difference during seasonal peaks and for demanding transport assignments.
Daily connections and defined transit times provide the basis for predictable road freight transport in Europe. The three Eurohubs consolidate services within the DACHSER network and connect routes across the European transport network. This helps you coordinate procurement, production and distribution more effectively.
Central dangerous goods management, regional dangerous goods safety advisers and IT-supported verification processes ensure the safe handling of dangerous goods.
Frequently asked questions about road freight transport
What does road freight transport include?
Road freight transport covers the movement of goods by road on domestic and international routes. It includes standardised groupage services as well as part loads, full loads, express services and special transport. Companies primarily use road freight for procurement, distribution, retail logistics, and pre-carriage and onward carriage within international transport chains.
Which road freight services does DACHSER offer?
DACHSER offers road freight transport for different shipment sizes, transit times and requirements:
- Groupage transport for smaller shipments within the network
- LTL transport for larger part loads
- FTL transport for exclusive full loads
- Express road freight for particularly urgent shipments
- Special transport for unusual dimensions, weights or project requirements
What is the difference between groupage, LTL and FTL?
- The main differences concern shipment size, vehicle capacity used and the transport process:
- Groupage: DACHSER consolidates groupage shipments from different customers within its European network. The goods are routed through transshipment hubs.
- LTL: “Less than Truck Load” refers to larger part loads that use only part of the available vehicle capacity.
- FTL: With a “Full Truck Load”, the vehicle is dedicated exclusively to one full load. Transport is direct and without transshipment.
How long does road freight transport take within Europe?
The transit time depends on the origin, destination, route and selected transport product. Standardised European road freight services have defined transit times based on distance. Fixed delivery times or dates can also be agreed for time-defined or scheduled products. With our digital services, such as productpilot, you can determine the transit time for a planned shipment at any time.
How can I track my shipment?
In the Trace application on the DACHSER platform, you can view the current shipment status and status history and access additional information such as proof of delivery (POD). The DACHSER shipmentpointer allows you to check the current shipment status online. An app for iOS and Android devices is also available for mobile shipment tracking. Shippers can create an individual tracking link and share it directly with recipients.
In the Trace application on the DACHSER platform, you can view the current shipment status and status history and access additional information such as proof of delivery (POD).
The DACHSER shipmentpointer allows you to check the current shipment status online. An app for iOS and Android devices is also available for mobile shipment tracking.
Is international road freight available?
Yes. DACHSER organises domestic and international road freight transport. For transport beyond Europe, road freight can be combined with other modes of transport. DACHSER therefore offers a range of services that extends far beyond those of a conventional road haulage company.
How does DACHSER combine road freight with other modes of transport?
Road vehicles often provide pre-carriage or onward carriage to rail terminals, airports and seaports. DACHSER coordinates these transport legs with rail, air or sea freight services. This allows international procurement and distribution chains to incorporate multiple modes of transport.
Which number do I need to track a shipment?
You can find the required details in your order or shipping documents. Shipmentpointer and Trace in the DACHSER platform can locate shipments using the following numbers, among others:
- shipping unit number or SSCC
- order, delivery or purchase order number
- shipment or container number
- HAWB or HB/L
What is the difference between a logistics provider and a road haulage company?
Companies looking for a road haulage provider or an international freight forwarder often need more than transport from A to B. A logistics provider such as DACHSER combines international road freight with a Europe-wide network, digital information and additional services such as warehousing, customs services, air freight and sea freight. DACHSER is therefore positioned as a comprehensive logistics provider and offers far more than a conventional road haulage company.