Lincoln Dedicated Lane Service

Nebraska's capital and University of Nebraska hub on I-80

Lincoln is Nebraska's second-largest city, state capital, and UNL home. Government logistics, university research, and Kawasaki Motors manufacturing. 55 miles from Omaha on I-80 creates a natural freight partnership.

$2.65/mi

Avg Dedicated Rate

2435

Committed Carriers

9397%

On-Time Delivery

96%

Capacity Uptime

Lincoln Dedicated Lane Performance

How dedicated service on Lincoln's top corridors performs against the spot market — based on our committed carrier pool.

Cost vs Spot Market

10-18% vs spot market over 6 months

dedicated rates run 10-15% lower than current spot

Typical Contract

6-12 months

Running at 3-6 loads/week

Capacity Refresh

Ongoing

carrier pool refreshed quarterly

Top Dedicated Routes from Lincoln

The highest-volume dedicated freight routes from Lincoln, NE where dedicated lane service delivers the most value.

Lincoln to Omaha, NE

Government, consumer goods

55 miDailyDry Van

Lincoln to Kansas City, MO

Manufacturing, food

200 mi5x/weekDry Van

Lincoln to Denver, CO

Consumer goods, tech

490 mi3x/weekDry Van

Lincoln to Des Moines, IA

Insurance, food

190 mi4x/weekDry Van

Lincoln to Grand Island, NE

Meat, grain

100 mi3x/weekReefer

Key Industries in Lincoln

These industries drive the highest demand for dedicated carrier capacity in Lincoln, NE.

State government

University research

Insurance & financial

Food processing

Major Shippers & Distribution Centers

Key employers and freight generators in the Lincoln metro area that rely on dedicated lane service.

State of Nebraska

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bryan Health

Kawasaki Motors

Duncan Aviation

Lincoln Freight Infrastructure

Lincoln is served by I-80, I-180, US-77, and US-34. BNSF and UP provide rail. Lincoln Airport handles cargo and Duncan Aviation MRO.

Lincoln Dedicated Lane FAQs

How does government drive Lincoln freight?

State IT, office supplies, public works materials. Stable, long-term contracts with guaranteed payment.

What manufacturing freight moves?

Kawasaki manufactures ATVs, jet skis, and rail cars on dedicated flatbed and enclosed carriers. Duncan Aviation MRO generates aerospace parts.

How do Lincoln and Omaha work together?

55 miles on I-80 — one freight market. Base in Lincoln (lower costs) and serve both daily.

Other Cities in Nebraska

Get a Dedicated Lane Quote in Lincoln

We have 2435 committed carriers available for Lincoln dedicated lanes, with 93-97% on-time delivery and 10-18% vs spot market over 6 months. Most contracts run 6-12 months. Tell us about your lane and we will lock in capacity.

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