Trucking and freight in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is compact and sits on the I-95 corridor between New York and Boston. Providence is its commercial hub, with the Port of Davisville handling automobiles and other cargo.
Key industries we support in Rhode Island
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Marine and defense
- Food
- Tourism
Trucking services in Rhode Island
Full Truckload
A whole trailer dedicated to your freight, moving directly from pickup to delivery with no terminal transfers.
Refrigerated Transportation
Temperature-controlled trucking for food, beverages and other products that must stay within a set range.
Expedited Freight
Urgent, exclusive-use trucking for time-critical freight that cannot wait.
Dedicated Trucking
Trucks and drivers assigned to your lanes and schedule, without the commitment of a full contract fleet.
Heavy Equipment Transportation
Safe hauling for excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, tractors and other heavy machinery.
Intermodal Drayage
Trucking between rail ramps and your facilities — the first and last mile of every intermodal move.
Heavy haul and oversize loads in Rhode Island
Over-dimensional and overweight loads travelling in Rhode Island need a permit from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), and loads that cross state lines need a permit from each state on the route. We plan the route, secure permits and arrange escorts where required. Heavy haul trucking.
Operating conditions to plan for
Coastal storms and I-95 congestion affect scheduling.
Cities we serve in Rhode Island
Trucking in Rhode Island: FAQs
Does Gelle Transport serve Rhode Island?
Yes. We provide full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated, heavy haul and intermodal services for shippers in Rhode Island, dispatched from Kansas City and supported by vetted partner carriers.
How long does a truckload take from Kansas City to Rhode Island?
To Providence it is roughly 1470 road miles — about 3 days solo, or about 2 days with team drivers.
Who issues oversize permits in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT).
Which interstates serve Rhode Island?
Major routes include I-95, I-195, I-295.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form, call +1 (816) 482-2607 or WhatsApp us.