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Road Freight across Europe

Pallet shipping for small and growing businesses

Cost-efficient road freight transport – from single pallet shipments to full truck deliveries across Europe

With DHL Freight as your trusted logistics partner, you benefit from the same reliability, flexibility, and efficiency,  whether you are a start-up, a small business owner or an established mid-sized company.

You're in good company – see why businesses across Europe choose DHL Freight:

+50

Million shipments per year

13.000

Road Freight Specialists

180+ 

Terminals across Europe

+100k 

Customers

Flexible European road freight for business shipping

Whether you ship one pallet per month or manage regular deliveries across borders, DHL Freight helps your business move goods across Europe without complexity.

Road freight, made easy for you:

  • No logistics expertise required
  • Flexible shipping volumes
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • Reliable transit times
  • Support from freight experts

 

Choose the road freight solution that fits your business

If you need affordable shipping for smaller loads, guaranteed delivery for time-critical goods, or a dedicated truck for larger shipments - we have the right solution.

DHL Road Freight Standard

Cost-efficient European road freight shipping - with daily departures and reliable door-to-door delivery.

  • Door-to-door delivery with real-time track & trace
  • Easy online booking & 24h electronic Proof of Delivery
  • Reliable transit times across Europe

DHL Road Freight Priority

Prioritized handling and loading ensure committed transit times – with enhanced pick-up and delivery options when timing is critical.

  • Committed transit times with money-back guarantee
  • Priority handling, loading & customer service
  • Same-day pick-up at defined zip codes

DHL Road Freight Direct

Our tailor-made partial truckload (PTL) and full truckload (FTL) point-to-point solution for dedicated shipments.

  • Direct pick-up and delivery with one dedicated vehicle
  • Tailor-made partial truck and fulltruck transport solutions with various equipment types
  • High flexibility and service standards with dedicated fleet

How does it work?

Getting started with DHL Freight is straightforward – no freight experience needed. Simply share your shipment details, and within 24 hours we'll get back to you to explore the right solution. From there, we handle everything – delivering your freight safely across Europe.

1. Request a Quote

Submit your shipment details via the form – tell us where your freight needs to go, what you need to ship, and we'll take it from there.

2. Receive the best shipping solution

A road freight expert reviews your request and gets back to you with the perfect shipping solution for your needs. Once you become a DHL Freight customer, you'll also get access to our full range of digital tools.

3. Start shipping with us

Reliable pick-up, transport and door-to-door delivery across Europe – handled by DHL Freight from start to finish.

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Ship smarter with our digital tools

We offer a range of online tools to manage your road freight – from quoting to booking and tracking. Whether you're looking for a self-service portal like myDHLFreight or a seamless API connection to integrate freight booking directly into your own systems, our road freight experts will help you find the right fit. 

Built for growing businesses

Daily departures across Europe

Daily truck departures from 180+ terminals - fast, reliable cross border shipping.

From one pallet to full truckloads

Whether you ship one pallet a month or run regular full truckloads (FTL) routes across borders, DHL Freight scales with your shipping volume.

Europe's largest road freight network

One partner, 40+ countries - with the coverage and reliability only the largest network can deliver.

Time critical. We guarantee it.

Reliable transit times with a money-back guarantee on time-critical shipments.

Local expert support

Local road freight specialists ready to help whenever you need them.

Delivery proof within 24h

Electronic delivery confirmation sent automatically - keeping your invoicing and records on track.

Here are the answers to the questions we hear most

DHL Freight is available exclusively to business customers with a valid VAT number – whether you're a start-up, a small business owner, or an established mid-sized company.

DHL Freight offers you the flexibility to ship goods from a single pallet all the way to a full truckload.

LTL (Less than truckload) - Best for small shipments (e.g. single pallets). Your goods share truck space with other shipments, so you only pay for the space you use.

PTL (Partial truckload) - Ideal for medium-sized shipments that are too large for LTL but don’t fill a full truck. Offers more space and fewer stops than LTL.

FTL (Full truckload) - Used when your shipment fills an entire truck. Goods go directly from pickup to delivery, making it the fastest and most direct option.

Transit times depend on your origin and destination. Share your route with us and we'll give you an accurate estimate straight away.

Freight costs vary depending on factors such as distance, shipment size and weight, insurance and current surcharges which apply within your country. To get an accurate price, a quote is calculated based on your specific shipping requirements.

No, you don’t need a dedicated logistics team. DHL Freight is here to support businesses of all sizes. Our experts work with you to find the right solution, while digital tools simplify booking, tracking, and day-to-day handling, making the whole shipping process as straightforward as possible. 

DHL Freight operates across Europe, offering both domestic and international road freight services. Whether you are shipping within your country or sending cargo across borders – DHL Freight has you covered.

Ready to ship across Europe?

Get a road freight shipping solution built around your business. A DHL Road Freight expert will contact you.