Trucking and freight in Alabama
Alabama’s freight economy is anchored by automotive assembly, aerospace in Huntsville, steel and metals in Birmingham, and the Port of Mobile on the Gulf Coast. I-65 links the state north–south between Nashville and Mobile, while I-20 and I-85 connect it to Atlanta and the Southeast.
Key industries we support in Alabama
- Automotive manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Steel and metals
- Forest products
- Chemicals
Trucking services in Alabama
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 Alabama
Over-dimensional and overweight loads travelling in Alabama need a permit from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), 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
Summer heat and Gulf hurricane season (June–November) can affect southern Alabama routes.
Cities we serve in Alabama
Trucking in Alabama: FAQs
Does Gelle Transport serve Alabama?
Yes. We provide full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated, heavy haul and intermodal services for shippers in Alabama, dispatched from Kansas City and supported by vetted partner carriers.
How long does a truckload take from Kansas City to Alabama?
To Montgomery it is roughly 790 road miles — about 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers.
Who issues oversize permits in Alabama?
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
Which interstates serve Alabama?
Major routes include I-65, I-20, I-59, I-10, I-85, I-22.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form, call +1 (816) 482-2607 or WhatsApp us.