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April 28, 2026 · 8 min readFrom port to dock to doorstep — Swift Dock orchestrates truckload, intermodal, rail, and warehousing across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Founded in 2023 in Long Beach, Swift Dock has grown into a full-service 3PL with across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We invest in our drivers, our technology, and our long-haul relationships — which is why customers stay with us for decades, not quarters.
400+ vetted carriers. One named dispatcher per account. Fully bonded and insured. SmartWay and C-TPAT certified. No phone trees, no surprises — just freight that moves when you need it to.
Read Our StoryYou ship. We do the rest. Here's how a Swift Dock load moves from request to receipt.
Send origin, destination, and freight details. We respond within the hour with rates, transit times, and equipment options.
Our dispatchers assign a vetted driver, confirm appointment windows, and track GPS in real time — you see what we see.
Need a layover, cross-dock, or pick-and-pack? Our 3PL warehouses handle inventory, labeling, and outbound staging.
Final-mile completion, proof of delivery imaged within 30 minutes, and a named account manager on standby — 24/7.
Whether you're moving one pallet or one hundred containers, we have the asset network and the technology to get it there safely, on time, and on budget.
Dry van, reefer, and flatbed truckload service — dedicated equipment, direct point-to-point, no transload required.
Learn more →Cost-efficient regional and long-haul LTL with consolidated freight, daily linehauls, and SMC³ rate transparency.
Learn more →Port-to-rail and rail-to-dock moves at all major U.S. seaports and inland ramps. UIIA-compliant, chassis ready.
Learn more →Class I rail partnerships with BNSF, UP, CSX, and NS for cost-effective long-haul intermodal — coast to coast.
Learn more →Oversize, overweight, and project cargo. Permits, escorts, route surveys — managed end-to-end, all 48 states.
Learn more →Team drivers, sprinter vans, and air charter for when the line is down and the meter is running.
Learn more →2.4M sq ft across 14 facilities — cross-docking, pick-and-pack, retail compliance, and dedicated client space.
Learn more →FNSKU labeling, polybagging, bundling, and direct line-haul to all U.S. fulfillment centers. Two-day SLA.
Learn more →Landed Duty Paid programs from Asia and Mexico. We handle customs, duties, drayage, and last-mile under one bill.
Learn more →Send us your lane — we'll respond with rates and transit times, usually within the hour.
Playbooks, market notes, and customer stories from the front lines of domestic freight.
What ocean schedule reliability really means for your drayage costs this quarter.
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