Dependable regional freight for the Mid-Atlantic corridor.
Meridian Freight & Cartage moves less-than-truckload and full truckload shipments across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. Family-owned, driver-operated, and on time for the schedules that matter.
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A practical mix of scheduled and on-demand freight options for manufacturers, distributors, and trade contractors.
Less-Than-Truckload
Consolidated pallet and skid moves with daily outbound lanes from our Harrisburg terminal. Pallet-level tracking and photo on pickup.
Full Truckload
Dry van and reefer capacity for dedicated loads. Direct dispatch, single-driver teams, and team runs available on request.
Dedicated Routes
Recurring day-cab or sleeper runs for customers with predictable lane volume. Assigned equipment and driver for consistency.
Cross-Dock & Pool
Breakdown and pool distribution at our 18-door Harrisburg facility. Sortation, repalletizing, and short-haul final delivery.
Expedited & Hotshot
Time-sensitive pickups using straight trucks and sprinter vans. Same-day pickup within a 150-mile radius when booked before noon.
Short-Term Storage
24,000 sq ft of racked dry storage for inbound staging and order consolidation. Inventory counts available to your team on request.
Fleet
A maintained, in-house fleet — no brokers, no subhaulers on contract freight. Average equipment age under four years.
| Equipment | Count | Capacity | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 8 Day Cabs | 18 | Up to 80,000 lb GCW | Regional LTL, local cartage |
| Sleeper Tractors | 14 | Up to 80,000 lb GCW | Overnight lanes, team runs |
| 53' Dry Vans | 32 | 26 pallets / 3,000 cu ft | FTL and dedicated routes |
| 53' Reefers | 6 | 26 pallets, CARB-compliant | Temperature-controlled freight |
| 26' Straight Trucks | 9 | 12 pallets / 10,000 lb | Local delivery, expedited |
| Sprinter Cargo Vans | 5 | 3 pallets / 3,000 lb | Hotshot, parts, last-mile |
All power units are equipped with electronic logging devices, GPS telemetry, and roll-away sensors. Preventive maintenance is performed at our on-site shop on a 15,000-mile interval.
Coverage
Direct service in seven states with next-day delivery on most lanes originating from the Harrisburg terminal.
States Served
- Pennsylvania — statewide, daily
- New Jersey — northern & central
- New York — metro & Albany corridor
- Delaware — New Castle, Kent, Sussex
- Maryland — I-95 & I-83 corridors
- Virginia — northern & Shenandoah
- West Virginia — eastern panhandle
- Ohio — eastern border (weekly)
Contact & Quote Request
Reach the dispatch desk any time, or submit a quote request and we'll respond within one business day.
- Office
- Meridian Freight & Cartage Co.
2840 Industrial Parkway
Harrisburg, PA 17111 - Phone
- (717) 555-0142
- Dispatch (after hours)
- (717) 555-0199
- dispatch@meridiancartage.example
- billing@meridiancartage.example
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM