NC State and most Counties and Cities in our service footprint have now issued ‘stay-at-home’ or similar declarations. Each of the announcements has provided for continued operation of ‘Essential services’ which have variously included “Logistics, distribution, transportation and warehousing services”.
As each of these have occurred we have furnished the local Station with an authorization cover letter to continue service to support the community, business and authorities where needed., and all stations continue to operate as normally as possible. At this time we can be thankful that we do not have any known cases of the coronavirus affecting any of our employees, drivers or their families.
I repeat our prior advisory that we do expect many businesses to be closed and will therefore be working closely with Shippers and Consignees alike to see what and when we can deliver. We ask for flexibility from both sides so we can build routes that are efficient in terms of exposure to these elements, as well as to provide some economic basis to justify these efforts. Please reach out to all Stations to confirm what you need and we will endeavor to fully support you.
Please also note, due to the lack of volume related to the Coronavirus we are suspending our Friday night linehaul services from the Carolinas to Atlanta with effect this Fri 27th, until further notice.
Freight on docks that needs to move southbound down the I-85 will travel Sunday night and be available in situ, or for local delivery on Mondays.
We will continue to run our regular linehaul service Sunday – Thursday, and appreciate your business and support during these difficult times.
Special Service Freight remains a 24/7 operation, and we are ready and willing to assist with your transportation needs.
Both Mecklenburg County (CLT and Corporate) and the Charleston authorities (CHS location) declared “Stay at Home’ proclamations effective Thur 26th 8.00 a.m. Special Service is classified as an “Essential Service” provider and will continue operations as long as our employees are safe. Nevertheless, we do expect many businesses to be closed and will therefore be working closely with Shippers and Consignees alike to see what and when we can deliver. We ask for flexibility from both sides so we can build routes that are efficient in terms of exposure to these elements, as well as to provide some economic basis to justify these efforts. Please reach out to both CLT and CHS to confirm what you need and we will endeavor to fully support you.
Please also note, due to the lack of volume related to the Coronavirus we are suspending our Friday night linehaul services from the Carolinas to Atlanta with effect this Fri 27th, until further notice.
Freight on docks that needs to move southbound down the I-85 will travel Sunday night and be available in situ, or for local delivery on Mondays.
We will continue to run our regular linehaul service Sunday – Thursday, and appreciate your business and support during these difficult times.
The Charleston Station has now moved into a brand new 26,000 sq. ft. facility located at 4279-P Crosspoint Drive, Ladson, SC. Please reach out to Craig Mercer with your cartage and warehouse needs.
Accessorials and points serviced are shown, but CWT/$ weight rates are no longer posted for public review. Please email contact@specialservice.net if you are a customer and need the latest excel files. Alternatively, if a one-off shipment, please contact the dispatch office at point of origin for a quote.
