Surface Freight. Dedicated Lanes.
Dedicated Logistics Network for the Surface Industry
We run fixed weekly lanes for stone, tile, and surface freight across the Midwest and East Coast. Same trucks, same schedule, same drivers. Your product gets there clean.
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Purpose-Built Equipment
Flatbed Specialists for Surface Freight
We don't haul general freight. Every truck in our fleet is set up for stone — A-frame racks, slab cradles, strapping systems. Your material gets there the way it left.
A-Frame Rack System
Secured and Padded
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Same trucks. Same lanes. Same day, every week.
A-Frame Racks
Stone rides vertical. That is how you stop it from shifting, cracking, or arriving in pieces.
Padded and Strapped
Blankets and foam on every load. Nothing moves until it is tied down right.
Flatbed and Step-Deck
We match the trailer to the load. Thin porcelain, thick quartzite, full bundles — we have seen it all.
Customer Stories
The Industry Trusts Expo Surfaces
"We switched to Expo Surfaces after losing three shipments in six months with a general carrier. We haven't had a single damage claim since."
"The fixed weekly schedule changed how we run our facility. We know exactly when material arrives and we can commit to our customers with confidence."
"Having one contact who actually knows our account is worth more than any rate discount. Expo Surfaces treats our freight like it's their own."
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★ For High-Volume Shippers
Learn About the HERO Program
Dedicated account management, priority lane access, and volume pricing for shippers who move stone regularly. Built for distributors, fabricators, and warehouse operations that need a reliable freight partner — not a spot-rate gamble.
Protection & Accountability
Why Shippers Choose Expo Surfaces
General carriers treat stone slabs like any other freight. We don't.
| Category | General Carriers | Expo Surfaces |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage Limit | Standard released value: $0.10–$0.50/lb. A 400 lb slab = $20–$200 max payout. | Full replacement value coverage on every load. No per-pound cap on stone freight. |
| Claim Processing Time | 30–120 days. Disputes common. Burden of proof falls on the shipper. | Direct resolution within 7 business days. One point of contact from pickup to close. |
| Damage Rate | Industry average 3–8% damage rate on stone freight due to improper securing. | A-frame racks and dedicated stone handlers. Sub-1% damage rate on slab loads. |
| Insurance Included | Basic cargo liability only. Specialty stone coverage requires separate rider. | Cargo insurance included on every lane. No add-ons or separate policies required. |
| Customer Support | 1-800 call center. No dedicated rep. Average hold time 20+ minutes. | Named account manager on every account. Direct cell. Real-time load updates. |
| Equipment | General flatbed or dry van. No A-frame racks. Slabs strapped flat or improvised. | Dedicated A-frame flatbed trailers purpose-built for slab transport. |
| Driver Experience | General freight drivers. No stone-specific training or handling protocols. | Drivers trained exclusively on surface freight. Slab-specific load and unload procedures. |
Figures as published by Expo Surfaces. Not independently verified by this site.
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