Drop Trailer Plus™

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Why shippers choose C.H. Robinson for Drop Trailer Plus™ services?​

Criteria Drop Trailer Plus™ General Freight Brokers Asset-Only Carriers Digital Freight Marketplaces
Brokerage + asset style control Available Not available Not available Not available
Committed capacity options Available Not available Available Not available
Cross-border & North America coverage Available Limited Available Limited
Dry, temp control, and flatbed trailer pool capacity Available Not available Available Not available
Flexible trailer pools Available Limited Limited Not available
Multi-carrier capacity access Available Available Not available Limited
Dedicated fleet solutions Available Not available Available Not available
Power-only Available Limited Not available Limited
Proactive dwell management & exception alerts Available Limited Limited Not available
Real-time trailer visibility (Asset Management System) Available Limited Limited Not available
Seasonal surge support Available Limited Not available Limited
Single-provider flexibility Available Not available Available Limited
Warehousing & supply chain services Available Limited Limited Limited
Available Limited Limited Not available

Compare how C.H. Robinson supports the drop trailer solutions shippers need most.

Drop trailer expertise

Brokerage + asset style control 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersUnavailable
  • Asset-Only CarriersUnavailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesUnavailable

Committed capacity options

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersUnavailable
  • Asset-Only CarriersAvailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesUnavailable
Capacity and network coverage

Cross-border & North America coverage 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersLimited
  • Asset-Only CarriersAvailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesLimited

Dry, temp control, and flatbed trailer pool capacity

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersLimited
  • Asset-Only CarriersAvailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesUnavailable

Flexible trailer pools 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersLimited
  • Asset-Only CarriersLimited
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesUnavailable
Strategy and solution design

Multi-carrier capacity access 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersAvailable
  • Asset-Only CarriersUnavailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesLimited

Dedicated fleet solutions 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesLimited
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesUnavailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesLimited

Power only 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersUnavailable
  • Asset-Only CarriersAvailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesUnavailable
Visibility and exception management

Proactive dwell management & exception alerts 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersLimited
  • Asset-Only CarriersLimited
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesUnavailable

Real-time trailer visibility (Asset Management System) 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersLimited
  • Asset-Only CarriersLimited
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesUnavailable
Scale and supply chain breadth

Seasonal surge support 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersLimited
  • Asset-Only CarriersUnavailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesLimited

Single-provider flexibility

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersUnavailable
  • Asset-Only CarriersAvailable
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesLimited

Warehousing & supply chain services 

  • Drop Trailer Plus™ Available
  • General Freight BrokersLimited
  • Asset-Only CarriersLimited
  • Digital Freight MarketplacesLimited

*This comparison is provided for general informational purposes only and reflects high level differences in service models. Capabilities, coverage, and performance may vary by shipment characteristics, lane, season, and market conditions. This content does not constitute a guarantee of capacity, service levels, or outcomes. To determine the best fit for your drop trailer needs, please connect directly with a C.H. Robinson freight expert.

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“We chose C.H. Robinson as our drop trailer provider for a complex, multi-location distribution center move. Throughout the project, the team communicated well and remained flexible, pivoting quickly when our requirements changed. C.H. Robinson and the drop trailer team delivered an exceptional service experience for Logitech.”

Logitech

FAQ: Drop trailer providers

 

Q: How do I create an account online?

If a motor carrier has already created an account in the mobile app, they can log into the website with the same credentials. 

1.) Visit www.navispherecarrier.com/registration and click Create Account.

NOTE: The Email field is case-sensitive

2.) Select your country and preferred language, then click Next. 

The country field defaults to the country set in your browser settings. A country selection is required. If a different country needs to be selected, do the following: 

  • Select the country name that is displayed and begin typing another country name. A list of options matching is displayed.  
  • Click the country name to use.

If there is only one supported language option for the country, the language is automatically selected. 

3.) Fill in your account and company information, then click Submit. 

  • The Position drop-down in the Create a Navisphere Carrier Account form (see below) is used to set the default rights to tabs in Navisphere Carrier. If additional rights are needed for the carrier, they need to contact C.H. Robinson Carrier Services for further assistance.
  • Usernames can be created at each user’s discretion but must meet the following requirements
    • Contain between 4 and 25 characters 
    • Contain only letters and numbers (no spaces) 
      NOTE: The username does not need to contain both numbers and letters. 
    • Cannot contain your password  
    • Is not case sensitive  
  • Passwords must meet the following requirements: 
    • Must be between 6-12 characters
    • Must contain at least 1 letter and 1 number
    • May include special characters
    • Are case sensitive  
      NOTE: Passwords may be changed at any time within your Navisphere Carrier settings. 

A confirmation email is sent to the email address provided during registration that the registration request has been received, but that the account needs to be validated.

NOTE: Validation can take up to 1-2 working days. However, most accounts are validated the same day.

Once the account is approved, the carrier receives an additional email stating they are set up and can begin using Navisphere Carrier.

Q: How do I create an account online?

If a motor carrier has already created an account in the mobile app, they can log into the website with the same credentials. 

1.) Visit www.navispherecarrier.com/registration and click Create Account.

NOTE: The Email field is case-sensitive

2.) Select your country and preferred language, then click Next. 

The country field defaults to the country set in your browser settings. A country selection is required. If a different country needs to be selected, do the following: 

  • Select the country name that is displayed and begin typing another country name. A list of options matching is displayed.  
  • Click the country name to use.

If there is only one supported language option for the country, the language is automatically selected. 

3.) Fill in your account and company information, then click Submit. 

  • The Position drop-down in the Create a Navisphere Carrier Account form (see below) is used to set the default rights to tabs in Navisphere Carrier. If additional rights are needed for the carrier, they need to contact C.H. Robinson Carrier Services for further assistance.
  • Usernames can be created at each user’s discretion but must meet the following requirements
    • Contain between 4 and 25 characters 
    • Contain only letters and numbers (no spaces) 
      NOTE: The username does not need to contain both numbers and letters. 
    • Cannot contain your password  
    • Is not case sensitive  
  • Passwords must meet the following requirements: 
    • Must be between 6-12 characters
    • Must contain at least 1 letter and 1 number
    • May include special characters
    • Are case sensitive  
      NOTE: Passwords may be changed at any time within your Navisphere Carrier settings. 

A confirmation email is sent to the email address provided during registration that the registration request has been received, but that the account needs to be validated.

NOTE: Validation can take up to 1-2 working days. However, most accounts are validated the same day.

Once the account is approved, the carrier receives an additional email stating they are set up and can begin using Navisphere Carrier.

Q: How do I create an account online?

If a motor carrier has already created an account in the mobile app, they can log into the website with the same credentials. 

1.) Visit www.navispherecarrier.com/registration and click Create Account.

NOTE: The Email field is case-sensitive

2.) Select your country and preferred language, then click Next. 

The country field defaults to the country set in your browser settings. A country selection is required. If a different country needs to be selected, do the following: 

  • Select the country name that is displayed and begin typing another country name. A list of options matching is displayed.  
  • Click the country name to use.

If there is only one supported language option for the country, the language is automatically selected. 

3.) Fill in your account and company information, then click Submit. 

  • The Position drop-down in the Create a Navisphere Carrier Account form (see below) is used to set the default rights to tabs in Navisphere Carrier. If additional rights are needed for the carrier, they need to contact C.H. Robinson Carrier Services for further assistance.
  • Usernames can be created at each user’s discretion but must meet the following requirements
    • Contain between 4 and 25 characters 
    • Contain only letters and numbers (no spaces) 
      NOTE: The username does not need to contain both numbers and letters. 
    • Cannot contain your password  
    • Is not case sensitive  
  • Passwords must meet the following requirements: 
    • Must be between 6-12 characters
    • Must contain at least 1 letter and 1 number
    • May include special characters
    • Are case sensitive  
      NOTE: Passwords may be changed at any time within your Navisphere Carrier settings. 

A confirmation email is sent to the email address provided during registration that the registration request has been received, but that the account needs to be validated.

NOTE: Validation can take up to 1-2 working days. However, most accounts are validated the same day.

Once the account is approved, the carrier receives an additional email stating they are set up and can begin using Navisphere Carrier.

Q: How do I create an account online?

If a motor carrier has already created an account in the mobile app, they can log into the website with the same credentials. 

1.) Visit www.navispherecarrier.com/registration and click Create Account.

NOTE: The Email field is case-sensitive

2.) Select your country and preferred language, then click Next. 

The country field defaults to the country set in your browser settings. A country selection is required. If a different country needs to be selected, do the following: 

  • Select the country name that is displayed and begin typing another country name. A list of options matching is displayed.  
  • Click the country name to use.

If there is only one supported language option for the country, the language is automatically selected. 

3.) Fill in your account and company information, then click Submit. 

  • The Position drop-down in the Create a Navisphere Carrier Account form (see below) is used to set the default rights to tabs in Navisphere Carrier. If additional rights are needed for the carrier, they need to contact C.H. Robinson Carrier Services for further assistance.
  • Usernames can be created at each user’s discretion but must meet the following requirements
    • Contain between 4 and 25 characters 
    • Contain only letters and numbers (no spaces) 
      NOTE: The username does not need to contain both numbers and letters. 
    • Cannot contain your password  
    • Is not case sensitive  
  • Passwords must meet the following requirements: 
    • Must be between 6-12 characters
    • Must contain at least 1 letter and 1 number
    • May include special characters
    • Are case sensitive  
      NOTE: Passwords may be changed at any time within your Navisphere Carrier settings. 

A confirmation email is sent to the email address provided during registration that the registration request has been received, but that the account needs to be validated.

NOTE: Validation can take up to 1-2 working days. However, most accounts are validated the same day.

Once the account is approved, the carrier receives an additional email stating they are set up and can begin using Navisphere Carrier.

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