Standard Express Inc.

7720 N 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223

(414) 389-0000
(800) 532-9044

​standardex.com

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Our Service Area

Standard Express provides freight shipping services across the entire continental United States. We also specialize in cross-border freight services between the US, Mexico, and Canada. We primarily draw customers from the Midwest, with major presence in the following cities: 

Wisconsin

• Milwaukee, WI
• Madison, WI
• Green Bay, WI
• Kenosha, WI
• Racine, WI
• ​Waukesha, WI

​Michigan

• Cetriot, MI
• Grand Rapids, MI

Iowa

• Cedar Rapids, IA
• Davenport, IA
• Iowa City, IA

Ohio

• Columbus, OH
• Cleveland, OH
• Cincinnati, OH

Minnesota

• Minneapolis, MN​

Illinois

• Naperville, IL
• Rockford, IL
• ​Peoria, IL

Nebraska

• ​Omaha, NE

​Missouri

• ​St. Louis, MO

​When Your Carrier Goes Silent, Your Operation Pays for It

Carriers That Go Silent Mid-Shipment

You placed the order. Now your team is fielding calls from customers asking where their delivery is, and you have no real answer. No updates. No GPS. Just a vague "it's on its way." Every hour without visibility is an hour your operation runs blind.

Capacity That Vanishes When You Need It Most

Spot market rates spike on a Tuesday. Your regular carrier is full. Your production line is waiting on parts still sitting on a dock in Detroit. Finding reliable Midwest capacity on short notice burns time, budget, and patience your team doesn't have to spare.

Too Many Vendors, Not Enough Visibility

​Three carriers. Two brokers. A freight spreadsheet that's four days behind. Managing Midwest shipping manually means invoice errors nobody catches until month-end, constant status calls to dispatch, and zero clear picture of what your logistics actually costs.

Services for Your Operation

Direct Truckload

Temperature
​Controlled

Expedited Freight

Cross-Border Freight

Dedicated Fleet

Managed Logistics

Standard Connect TMS

​Why Midwest Operations Teams Choose Standard Express

Founded in Milwaukee in 1990, Standard Express isn't just a carrier and isn't just a software company. It's both. That vertical integration is what makes it different from every freight broker and every pure-tech TMS on the market.

Asset-Based Carrier with Proprietary Technology

Most carriers use someone else's software. Most TMS providers don't own a single truck. Standard Express built Standard Connect from the ground up in 2010 as one of the first asset-based TMS platforms in the industry. Your freight is managed by the same company that moves it.
One of the first asset-based TMS platforms built from scratch, launched in 2010.

24/7/365 Availability Across the Midwest

Freight emergencies don't wait for Monday morning. Standard Express dispatches around the clock, every day of the year. Critical Line Down service is available nationwide. Call at 11 pm on a Friday, and someone picks up.
24/7/365 dispatch including holidays, weekends, and critical line-down events.

Real-Time GPS Tracking and Instant Load Updates

From the moment your freight is picked up, GPS tracking and automated SMS and email load updates keep your team informed. No status calls. No chasing dispatch. Your team knows exactly where the load is, when it moves, and when it arrives.
Automated email and SMS updates on every shipment from pickup to delivery.

Zero Cross-Docking, Zero Damage Claims

Direct truckload service means your freight loads once and doesn't stop until it reaches its destination. No cross-docking. No extra handling. No damage. The cargo that leaves your dock is the cargo that arrives intact.
0 damage claims on direct truckload service.

Equipment for Any Load, Any Requirement

Cargo vans for small urgent shipments. 53-foot tractor-trailers for full loads. Flatbeds, step decks, double drops, Conestoga trailers, reefers, and air charter for specialty and critical freight. Standard Express has the right equipment for the load, not whatever happens to be available.
Full fleet from cargo vans (up to 2,500 lbs) to tractor-trailers (up to 44,000 lbs).

Managed Logistics That Replaces the Spreadsheet

​Standard Connect includes TMS integration into your ERP, dedicated account managers, carrier bidding, freight audit and settlement, and continuous improvement reporting. You get the whole supply chain managed, not just the trucks.
Serving customers from $200K to $50M+ in annual shipping volume.

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Standard Express - Continuously Growing

Years in business

and counting midwest cities served

​​24/7/365

Availability​

$200k to $5M+

Customer shipping volume range

What Midwest Shippers Say About Standard Express

"I can't even describe how much Standard Express has helped deliver all my products. I own an international company and Noah has been able to deliver on all my needs in an expedited fashion. If I need anything day or night, Noah is always there. If I could give them 1,000 stars, I would!"
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-- Alex B., Business Owner

"My company was in a pinch, and we needed some materials shipped. Standard made it possible to get my materials where they needed to go on time and keep my project on schedule. They were easy to work with and sympathetic to the time-sensitive situation I was in."

​-- Austin T., Customer

"It's always a pleasure working with Standard Express Inc. Joseph is always very quick with responses and always offers great paying freight. Looking forward to many years ahead of working with this company."

-- Katherine C., Customer

​How Midwest Freight Shipping Works with Standard Express

Step 1: Request a Quote

Submit your shipment details through Standard Connect at mystandardconnect.com. Get rate options for direct truckload, expedited, LTL, dedicated fleet, and specialty freight so you can choose the right service for the load and the timeline.

Step 2: Get Matched to the Right Equipment

Your dedicated team reviews the load and assigns the right equipment. Cargo van for a small urgent run. 53-foot tractor-trailer for a full truckload. Flatbed for oversized material. The fit is matched to the job, not to whatever happens to be available.

Step 3: Track in Real Time from Pickup to Delivery

GPS tracking and automated SMS and email updates keep you informed from the moment the driver picks up. No calls to dispatch. No status chasing. Your operations team has visibility on every load, all day, any day.

Step 4: Settle, Audit, and Report

​Freight arrives. Standard Connect automatically handles invoice auditing and freight settlement, then feeds performance data back into your ERP. Your team spends less time on paperwork and more time on your core business

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​FAQ (Freight Shipping --- Midwest)

What cities in the Midwest does Standard Express serve?

Standard Express serves 20+ cities across the Midwest, including Columbus, Detroit, Milwaukee, Omaha, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Madison, St. Louis, Grand Rapids, Naperville, Rockford, Cedar Rapids, Peoria, Green Bay, Davenport, Kenosha, Racine, Iowa City, and Waukesha.

Does Standard Express handle time-sensitive or expedited freight?

Yes. The NOW! Expedited service handles critical freight 24/7/365 with GPS tracking and real-time updates. For the most urgent shipments, Standard Express also offers air charter service with ground pickup and delivery at the nearest terminal.

What types of freight does Standard Express handle across the Midwest?

Standard Express handles direct truckload, expedited, dedicated fleet, same-day final mile, temperature-controlled, specialized and oversized, cross-border, ocean and air freight, and full managed logistics. Industries served include automotive, manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, oil and gas, building materials, and consumer packaged goods.

What is Standard Connect and how does it work with my systems?

Standard Connect is Standard Express's proprietary transportation management system, built from the ground up in 2010 as one of the first asset-based TMS platforms in the industry. It integrates with your ERP, handles carrier bidding, freight audit and settlement, and delivers business intelligence reporting for full supply chain visibility.

How is Standard Express different from a freight broker?

Standard Express is an asset-based carrier, meaning it owns and operates its own fleet. It also operates Standard Connect, a full TMS platform. This vertically integrated structure means you work with one company for both execution and technology, rather than a broker outsourcing loads to carriers you've never vetted.

Ready to Simplify Midwest Freight Shipping?

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35+ years in business. Asset-based carrier. 24/7/365 availability.