Madison, WI Dry Van Trucking Services
Madison, WI Dry Van Trucking Services
Pre-position empty trailers at your Madison facility for loading at your convenience—especially valuable for manufacturers with varying production schedules.
Our Wisconsin-based drivers are experienced with winter conditions on I-90/94, US-151, and local Madison roads, ensuring reliable service year-round.
Our 210,000 sq ft Fall River warehouse provides overflow storage and cross-docking just 30 minutes from Madison, perfect for seasonal inventory management.
Strategically located in Fall River, just 30 minutes from Madison, Badger Express provides expert dry van trucking for manufacturers and shippers throughout the Madison area. With our modern fleet and 30+ years of Wisconsin trucking expertise, we're your trusted partner for local, regional, and long-haul freight.
Madison businesses face unique logistics challenges—from navigating seasonal Wisconsin weather to managing just-in-time deliveries for manufacturing operations. Our Fall River location, right off Highway 151 between Madison and Milwaukee, positions us perfectly to serve your dry van shipping needs with lightning-fast response times.
Whether you're shipping from Madison to Chicago, Milwaukee to Madison, or need reliable transport throughout Wisconsin and beyond, our combination of asset-based trucking and strategic brokerage partnerships ensures your freight moves efficiently.
Our local fleet specializes in Wisconsin movements, with drivers returning home nightly to Madison, Milwaukee, and surrounding communities. Common routes include:
For Madison shippers needing to reach beyond Wisconsin:
Many shippers struggle with unreliable carriers and complex logistics, risking costly delays and damaged customer relationships. At Badger Express, we provide seamless dry van solutions combining asset-based trucking and extensive brokerage services, ensuring near-perfect on-time deliveries and transparent communication.
With our modern fleet of 53-foot trailers, 45,000 lb capacity, and coverage across all 48 states and Canada, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the precise logistics of moving your freight efficiently and safely.
Unlike national carriers, we're Wisconsin-focused with deep local relationships. Our Fall River headquarters is perfectly positioned between Madison and Milwaukee, allowing us to respond quickly to your needs while offering competitive rates.
Many of our drivers live in or near Madison, ensuring familiarity with local delivery locations, traffic patterns, and customer requirements. This local knowledge translates to more efficient deliveries and better communication.
Being just 30 minutes from Madison means we can respond to urgent requests, provide same-day pickups, and quickly resolve any issues that arise.
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Intra-Wisconsin shipments and deliveries to just over neighboring states’ borders (e.g., Illinois, Minnesota) including Milwaukee, Chicago, Rockford, Madison, Green Bay, and Wausau. Typically within a 200-250 mile radius. Same-day or next-day delivery options.
Coverage throughout the Midwest at distances up to 700 miles from origin. Typically one-day transit time serving the states of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and North and South Dakota.
Long-haul shipment coverage extends across the continental United States and parts of Canada. Typical transit times of 2-3 days for long-distance hauls. Ideal for shipments over 700 miles and where partial shipping offers significant cost advantages.
Ideal for larger shipments that require a dedicated 53-foot trailer with up to 45,000 lb capacity. Perfect for maximizing efficiency on your high-volume routes.
A smart alternative to traditional LTL for mid-sized loads. Perfect for shipments of 4-5 pallets or 4,000-5,000 lbs and up.
Options for regular dedicated runs or project-based shipments. Switch between dry van and reefer services based on seasonal needs.
Badger consistently meets or exceeds expectations by providing excellent service and communication, flexibility with scheduling changes, and reliable on-time delivery to our customers. They're our preferred truckload carrier.
— Tom Trotter, Franklin Electric
Success story
Charter NEX Films needed to solve complex logistics challenges while meeting rigorous delivery standards for their food-grade packaging films. When demand surged during the pandemic, they partnered with Badger Logistics for specialized transportation and warehousing. The results: consistently on-time deliveries, near-zero product damage, thousands in annual savings from reduced detention times, and warehouse turnaround times under 30 minutes—all using our dedicated food-grade trailers and strategic consolidation services.
Our dry van service is the backbone of many of our clients' supply chains. We understand that reliable, efficient general freight transportation is crucial to their business operations. Whether it's a full truckload or a partial shipment, our team ensures that each load is handled with the same level of care and attention to detail. Our combination of asset-based equipment and extensive brokerage network allows us to provide flexible, dependable dry van solutions tailored to each client's specific needs."
Director of Brokerage Operations and Sales
Badger Logistics
Our dry vans can transport a wide range of packaged goods and general freight that doesn't require temperature control. This includes consumer goods, manufacturing materials, and non-perishable items.
Yes, we offer full truckload services for larger shipments and partial load options for shipments as small as 4-5 pallets or 4,000-5,000 lbs.
Our standard dry van trailers are 53 feet long with a weight capacity of up to 45,000 lbs.
Yes, our FDA-registered warehouse in Fall River (30 minutes from Madison) offers short and long-term storage, cross-docking, and consolidation services.
With our Fall River location just 30 minutes away, we can often provide same-day pickup for Madison shipments. For regular lanes, we can position equipment the night before.
Yes, we can establish dedicated lanes for consistent Madison shipping needs, particularly for the Madison-Milwaukee-Chicago corridor and other regular Wisconsin destinations.
Absolutely. Our combination of asset-based trucks and vetted brokerage partners allows us to scale capacity for Madison businesses during peak seasons.
We serve all of Dane County including Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Verona, and surrounding communities. We're also well-positioned to serve Janesville, Beloit, and the entire Southern Wisconsin region.
Ready to experience reliable, local dry van service? Drop us a line for information about our transportation services or to get a competitive rate quote. We’ll be in touch within one business day.