Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Logistics Partner in Pittsburgh
Since 1988, Shanahan Transportation Systems has been a family-owned leader in transportation and logistics solutions. Our 24/7 operations combine decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized service for businesses of all sizes. With a rigorous carrier selection process and expertise in truckload, LTL, expedited, and intermodal services, we prioritize reliability, competitive pricing, and real-time shipment tracking. Our team's deep understanding of complex distribution challenges ensures tailored solutions that meet evolving client needs across North America. 
Services
Truckload
LTL
Expedited
Intermodal
Partial Truckload
Load-to-Ride
Flatbed
Temperature Controlled
Hazardous Materials
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized customer support for urgent shipping needs
- Our team has over 35 years of combined logistics expertise
- We provide real-time tracking for all shipment types
- We maintain partnerships with top-tier national and regional carriers
- We guarantee competitive pricing through strategic carrier alliances
Services
Truckload
Our truckload services provide dedicated freight transportation with options including partial truckload, flatbed, temperature-controlled, and hazardous materials shipping. With rigorous carrier vetting and real-time tracking, we ensure direct, secure delivery for single transactions or integrated logistics solutions. Our experienced coordinators match shipments with optimal carriers for cost-effective, timely transport.
LTL
Cost-effective LTL solutions combine access to top industry carriers with personalized service through single-point contact. Our web-based TMS enables real-time tracking while specialized options like temperature-controlled and expedited LTL meet specific shipping requirements across local, regional, and national routes.
Expedited
Expedited services utilize a network of premium providers for time-sensitive shipments via cargo vans, straight trucks, or chartered air. Real-time tracking and experienced personnel ensure critical freight arrives intact and on schedule, coast-to-coast in three days or less when needed.
Intermodal
Intermodal solutions leverage 20+ years of partnerships with leading North American providers. We coordinate stack train and boxcar services with competitive pricing, offering efficient long-haul transportation while maintaining shipment visibility through tracking systems.
Questions
What transportation services do you offer?
We provide truckload, LTL, expedited, and intermodal services with specialized options including flatbed, temperature-controlled, hazardous materials, and partial truckload shipping.
Do you operate 24/7?
Yes, our dispatch team provides 24/7 support for urgent shipping needs and real-time shipment tracking.
How do you ensure carrier quality?
We conduct rigorous carrier vetting, requiring proper documentation, insurance verification, and contractual agreements before service provision.
What areas do you serve?
We handle shipments across North America with competitive pricing for any origin-destination combination.
Can you handle specialized freight?
Yes, we manage temperature-controlled, hazardous materials, flatbed, and oversized shipments with appropriate carrier partnerships.
Reviews (1)
Heather McKee
Jul 04, 2019
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Our company has been using them for the last 5 years. Excellent service and when we have an emergency shipping need they do whatever necessary to help our company meet the need.
