Trucking and freight in Maine
Maine’s freight follows I-95 from Portland to Bangor and north toward Canada. Forest products, seafood and food processing are key industries, along with retail distribution serving northern New England.
Key industries we support in Maine
- Forest products and paper
- Seafood
- Food processing
- Shipbuilding
- Tourism
Trucking services in Maine
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 Maine
Over-dimensional and overweight loads travelling in Maine need a permit from the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), 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
Spring posted-road weight restrictions and harsh winters affect rural routes.
Cities we serve in Maine
Trucking in Maine: FAQs
Does Gelle Transport serve Maine?
Yes. We provide full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated, heavy haul and intermodal services for shippers in Maine, dispatched from Kansas City and supported by vetted partner carriers.
How long does a truckload take from Kansas City to Maine?
To Augusta it is roughly 1590 road miles — about 4 days solo, or about 2 days with team drivers.
Who issues oversize permits in Maine?
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT).
Which interstates serve Maine?
Major routes include I-95, I-295, I-395.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form, call +1 (816) 482-2607 or WhatsApp us.