At Covenant Logistics, we partner with customers across industries to solve complex transportation challenges with custom, scalable solutions. One such customer, a national less-than-truckload (LTL) provider, turned to Covenant in 2020 to support its domestic freight transportation network. What began as a consolidated truckload linehaul solution quickly evolved into a comprehensive expedited freight partnership.
This customer needed a provider capable of handling high-value and high-risk shipments with time-critical precision. With an expansive terminal network and a high frequency of hazardous material (HAZMAT) shipments, the stakes were high—and the margin for error was zero. Covenant responded with a solution centered around elite driver talent, speed, and flexibility.
The Challenges
• Reliance on tight delivery schedules with little room for error
• Difficulty sourcing reliable, double-endorsed HAZMAT driver teams
• Surge demand and irregular shipment volumes required scalable support
• Limited flexibility from prior providers during peak shipping periods
• Safety and compliance challenges due to the specialized nature of cargo
• The need for a trusted partner that could ensure continuity and performance
The Covenant Solution
Covenant built a high-performance expedited transportation program designed to support the customer’s most critical and time-sensitive shipments—especially those involving HAZMAT freight.
Key solution components included:
• Double-endorsed HAZMAT teams: Covenant sourced and retained experienced driver teams with both tanker and HAZMAT endorsements—representing fewer than 10% of drivers in the market.
• Scalable capacity: The ability to deploy additional driver teams quickly during demand surges, across any region in the U.S.
• Dedicated linehaul service: Designed specifically to meet Just In Time (JIT) delivery windows between customer terminals.
• Nationwide coverage: Seamless, coast-to-coast support through a coordinated network of Covenant assets.
• Driver recruitment excellence: Covenant’s reputation as a driver-first employer allowed for fast onboarding and team expansion.
• Service premium: Proactive communication, load monitoring, and real-time visibility ensured quality execution at every stage.
The Results
Covenant’s expedited program helped the customer transform its HAZMAT transportation model from vulnerable to resilient. With up to 30 different shippers’ freight riding in a single trailer, failure was not an option—and Covenant delivered. The partnership led to increased on-time performance across critical lanes and reduced overall risk through the use of specialized, compliant driver teams. Covenant’s responsiveness enabled the customer to quickly adapt to unexpected volume surges, while real-time communication and proactive load monitoring provided greater peace of mind for both the customer and their clients. Additionally, Covenant’s strong driver recruitment and retention practices ensured consistent service and operational flexibility.
“We supply intrinsic value by not only sourcing these rare, qualified drivers, but by being flexible enough to scale up anywhere in the country,” said Robert Corbin, Vice President of Expedited Sales. “That’s only possible because drivers see us as a premier employer.”
Ready to Optimize Your Expedited Freight Network?
At Covenant Logistics, we help customers meet the most demanding freight challenges with precision and purpose. If your business depends on high-value, high-risk, or time-sensitive shipments, our team is here to help.
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