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- Next-day delivery to most major US markets
- Entire fleet under 3 years old — modern equipment, fewer breakdowns
- SMARTWAY Partner with strong sustainability focus
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When to choose Central Transport
Central Transport is a strong choice in these scenarios:
- You need next-day LTL to major metro markets
- Equipment quality matters — Central's fleet is under 3 years old
- Sustainability is important (SMARTWAY, electric forklifts, paperless)
- You're shipping between US and Canada
Coverage Area
US + Canada (200+ facilities)
Centralcargo liability: what's actually covered
Like every LTL carrier, Centralincludes only limited cargo liability with a standard shipment — usually far less than the freight is worth. Here's what their public rules tariff provides before any additional coverage:
$1.00–$10.00/lb by freight class
capped at $100,000
$0.10/lb
capped at $10,000
Worth knowing: Central's tariff reduces liability further on spot-quoted, volume, or FAK-rated freight — which is how most brokered shipments move. Don't assume the standard numbers above apply to a discounted rate.
If your freight is worth more than these limits, declare its value when you quote with us and add full-value coverage in one step — or estimate your gap with our freight insurance calculator. Compare all 21 carriers' limits in our LTL liability guide, or learn how coverage works on our insurance & cargo protection page.
Source: Central Transport Rules Tariff CT100-CB, Items 779, 780, 784 (effective 2026-03-09). Limits are the carrier's published tariff provisions and can change; actual liability is determined by the tariff and bill of lading terms in effect at shipment.
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