ONLINE FREIGHT SERVICES

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1 ONLINE FREIGHT SERVICES Customer Brochure Global Reach, Local Touch

2 About OFS Online Freight Services is a nationwide 3rd party logistics company headquartered in Minnesota with agent locations throughout the country. OFS was founded in 1997 and has since grown and established itself as an industry leader. OFS has expertise in a wide variety of equipment types and modes of moving freight. With our great reputation and financial strength we are able to handle the needs of any size customer. Letter From Our President Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your interest in OFS. In this fast-paced, ever-changing business environment companies need a partner who understands how to move freight across the country and around the world. As a service-oriented company, we are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and professionalism. With the help of our qualified staff, industry leading technology, and a large database of contracted carriers, we are able to make this happen. At OFS, our staff has experience in all areas of the transportation industry. We are capable of handling any situation or special need you may have. In addition, we thoroughly screen every carrier before they handle a shipment for you. This combination is very important in providing unparalleled service and reliability. After comparing our competitive prices, excellent service, and our experience, we think you will agree that OFS is the company to handle your freight. If you have any questions or would like to find out how competitive our rates and services are, please contact us at (800) or visit us at Thank you for considering OFS, and we look forward to building a long-term relationship with you. Sincerely, Keith Burns President

3 Why OFS: OFS offers a wide variety of services to meet your transportation needs. From truckload freight to consolidation, LTL, multiple stops, specialized equipment, intermodal, warehousing, air, barge, and container freight. OFS can handle it for you. With one of the largest databases of contracted carriers in the country and our unparalleled posting and notification technologies, we are able to cover your freight quickly using the most qualified carriers. Our team of brokers and support staff work hard to make sure you know where your freight is at all times and what s happening with it. We know the ins and outs of the industry and can speak to the terminals, dispatchers, customs brokers and anyone else in the chain. This is invaluable knowledge when there is a problem or concern with a load. Whether you have one shipping person or an entire shipping department, OFS can help manage your company s transportation needs.

4 Services We Offer: Flatbed /Heavy Haul At OFS, we are experienced in all areas of flatbed, over dimensional and heavy haul shipments. We use only the most reliable carriers in the industry to handle these sensitive shipments. Whether you need tarps, side kits, permits, or escorts we are capable of meeting all of your specialized needs. Some of the equipment we offer is: > Flats 45, 48 and 53 x 102 > Drop Decks, Double Drops and Low Boys > Stretch Trailers Van With thousands of van carriers, OFS is able to give you the best price and service possible by strategically utilizing equipment for your specific needs. We understand the importance of just-in-time schedules and are qualified to handle the most difficult situations. OFS is able to provide you with 48 and 53 x 102 vans that have the following options, depending upon your needs: > Air Ride > Team Drivers > Vented /Heated > Curtain Vans > Driver Assist / Unload Temperature-controlled At OFS we realize the importance of reliable, cost-effective service when handling temperature-controlled freight. With our extensive knowledge handling refrigerated freight, we are ready to meet your most demanding needs. OFS has a wide selection of carriers that specialize in reefer freight so we can provide you with dependable service on the following equipment requirements: > 48 and 53 x 102 Space saver > Air Ride > Pallet Exchange > Driver Assist / Unload

5 Specialized Equipment Have a need for a specialized trailer or piece of equipment? We are moving loads using specialized equipment every day. Contact our expert staff to see how we can help with your unique situation. > Hotshot > Tankers > Belly Dump/End Dump > Car Haulers > Boat Haulers LTL/Partial Shipments Whether you need to move 1 pallet or 20 feet we have a large complement of carriers to provide the most competitive pricing and best service possible. > Residential Service > Lift Gate > Driver Assist / Unload Intermodal If delivery of your freight is not time sensitive moving it on the rail might make sense. Call OFS to get competitive pricing. > Door-to-door Service > 40, 45, 48 Containers > 48, 53 Piggyback Trailers Air, Barge, and Container Freight Call OFS to see how we can help with your air, barge or container freight needs.

6 Competitive Pricing Having moved hundreds of thousands of shipments we can take advantage of volume pricing from carriers that an individual business would not be able to access. You can think of us as your own personal freight-buying group. Commitment To Quality Our employees are courteous and friendly and all of our contracted carriers are prescreened and OFS certified to insure that you get the quality you expect at an affordable price. We understand the importance of delivering your freight on time without damage by a driver who shows respect for you and your customers. That is why we only employ the best customer service people and why we only use carriers who also share our commitment to quality. Experts In The Freight Industry With locations in many regions throughout the country we know the nuances of moving freight in and out of each area. It is this broad coverage and expertise that sets us apart from many freight logistics companies who only have a local presence. Our customers look to us to be experts so they don t have to be. Putting Technology To Work For You At OFS we are focused on providing the best possible service to our customers. One way we accomplish this is to equip our people with the latest technologies to help them find trucks and process customer shipments in the fastest most cost effective ways. There are few companies in the freight industry with the same vision and commitment to technology.

7 A Higher Standard We have built our company on high standards of honesty and integrity and we drive these values throughout our business. These are core principles to our success and shape our daily interactions. Relationships Are Key Everyone at OFS realizes the importance of having strong relationships with our customers. We enjoy forming long-lasting relationships and will work hard to earn your trust. We have many customers that have been with us for a long time and consider us friends as well as an invaluable business partner. Check Out Our Website For more information or to see what s happening at OFS go to:

8 Contact us Online Freight Services, Inc Waters Drive Mendota Heights, MN (800) toll free (651) local (651) fax Website: