Specialized Solutions for Your Most Critical Shipments

Specialized Solutions for Your Most Critical Shipments

Whether you're shipping high-value electronics, temperature-sensitive cargo, or oversized machinery, OD Critical provides the speed and precision your shipment demands — no matter where it's going. 

  • Same-day, weekend, and after-hours delivery available 
  • Ship standard pallets, loose cartons, uncrated machinery, and high-value electronics 
  • Coverage throughout the continental U.S. and cross-border shipments between the U.S. and Canada 
  • Accessorial services to accommodate unique pickup or delivery requirements 
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Specialized Handling

OD Critical is the solution for complex and sensitive freight. The OD Critical team helps customers access transportation solutions so your most demanding shipments are handled with the expertise they require. 

  • Hazardous Materials - Handled by qualified drivers with the proper endorsements and credentials 
  • Data Center Equipment - Precision handling and job site delivery for sensitive, high-value technology 
  • Oversized and Uncrated Machinery - Secure transport for non-standard freight 
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Comprehensive Equipment Options

OD Critical provides access to the equipment your shipment requires no matter the size, weight, or commodity. 

  • Sprinter vans 
  • Box trucks 
  • Flatbeds 
  • Refrigerated units 
  • Full truckloads 
  • Air freight options 
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24/7 Live Tracking and Security

OD Critical provides access to enhanced visibility and real-time GPS tracking for you from pickup to delivery. 

  • Live Tracking Link - Shared at pickup so you can monitor status in real time 
  • Real-Time GPS Monitoring - Continuous location visibility throughout transit 
  • Environmental Monitoring - Door sensors, geo-fencing, and alert systems for compliance and security 
  • Secured Overnight Parking - Gated, fenced facilities with live video monitoring 
  • Photo Verification Service - Available upon request at pickup and/or delivery 
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Temperature-Controlled Solutions

When your cargo needs to stay within a specific temperature range, OD Critical provides access to the right solution.

  • Refrigerated Hazmat - Temperature-sensitive hazardous materials transported by CDL Class A drivers with hazmat endorsements 
  • Temp Logs - Advanced refrigerated units with digital thermostats and strong insulation for consistent temperature stability 
  • Multi-Temp - Multi-compartment or multi-temperature trailers for mixed-commodity shipments 
  • Integrated Cold Chain - End-to-end cold chain management covering warehousing, handoffs, and last-mile delivery to prevent temperature excursions on high-value goods like pharmaceuticals and fresh food 

Get Started Now

Get Started Now

Contact the OD Critical Team by emailing ODCritical@odfl.com or calling 1-888-430-5338 and provide the following details of your shipment: 

  • Origin, Destination, and Transit Time Required 
  • Weight, Dimensions, Piece Count, and Commodity Description 
  • Accessorial Services Needed and Special Handling Instructions 
  • Additional Cargo Liability Options (if more than standard coverage is required) 

My company was provided outstanding service on a recent, time-sensitive shipment. We contacted OD with very little notice to arrange transport of equipment moving from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, and the OD Critical team came through at a crucial time for us.

President - CCS Presentation Systems

Ben Pickrel

President - CCS Presentation Systems

Ready to Move Your Critical Freight?

Contact us for a tailored rate estimate or any additional questions about the OD Critical Service by emailing ODCritical@odfl.com or calling our team today. 

OD Critical FAQs

Yes, OD Critical provides solutions for any transit window including shipments needing to be picked up and delivered on the same day, weekend operation, or after-hours delivery. 

OD Critical solutions are available throughout the continental United States as well as cross-border shipments between Canada and the United States. 

Yes, OD Critical offers a range of temperature-controlled solutions to protect freight from freezing, maintain specific temperature ranges, or keep commodities frozen. Our integrated cold-chain processes cover warehousing, handoffs, and last-mile delivery to prevent temperature excursions and protect high-value goods like pharmaceuticals and fresh food. 

Standard OD cargo liability applies to all shipments booked with OD Critical, but Additional Cargo Liability is also available if requested in the rate estimate and noted on the Bill of Lading. Higher cargo coverage limits may be available upon approval. For more specific details on liability and prohibited commodities, please refer to OD Rules Tariff 667. 

OD Critical provides access to enhanced security through features like real-time GPS tracking, environmental monitoring with door sensors and geo-fencing, and photo verification to help ensure full visibility of your shipment. We also provide access to physical protection measures such as dual drivers and secured overnight parking with live-video monitoring to safeguard high-value and sensitive goods in transit. 

All OD Critical solutions provide access to equipment that is DOT-compliant and uses either Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) or a Driver App for real-time tracking and security. These technologies provide continuous, tamper-resistant location monitoring and identity verification to help ensure your shipment is secure and fully visible from pickup to delivery.