1 Pickup

Picked up, ready to roll.

You crate and palletize your exhibit; we pick it up and handle it like the high-value freight it is.

2 Load out

On the truck, the right way.

LTL, partial, or full truckload — we match the mode to your freight and coordinate it to the show's deadline.

3 In transit

Coast to coast, on schedule.

Tracked to the show's target date, with expedited and overnight options when the deadline won't bend.

4 Delivery

Delivered to the dock, on time.

Your freight reaches the convention center dock on the target date, ready for move-in — so setup starts on schedule.

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What you get

Shipping your exhibit shouldn't be a showstopper.

We coordinate your show freight from pickup to the convention center dock and back — so deadlines hold, surprises don't, and you focus on the booth, not the logistics.

Event-freight experts

A team that lives in show logistics — marshaling yards, advance warehouses, and move-in windows are second nature.

Move-out paperwork, guided

Structured, step-by-step help completing your move-out shipping paperwork correctly and following the show decorator’s procedures — so outbound goes smoothly at teardown.

Single-source control

Every exhibit logistics need — inbound, outbound, and venue coordination — managed through one point of contact.

Expedited & overnight

Special equipment and time-critical service to meet strict show deadlines when the schedule won't bend.

Event knowledge

Show schedules, target dates, and venue details tracked for you, so paperwork and timing stay correct.

TIA Diamond broker

Bonded, vetted, and accountable — backed by a 25-year reputation and the industry's top broker certification.

How it works

From your dock to the show — and home again.

1

Tell us the show

Send your booth, target dates, and freight. We quote fast and lock the plan to the show's deadlines.

2

We manage it

Pickup, advance-warehouse or show-site delivery to the venue dock, and coordination to the show's target date.

3

Back to base

Outbound is arranged before you tear down, so your equipment is home when you need it next.

Trusted by exhibitors

Exhibitors who don’t sweat the freight.

TOMRA manages a variety of trade shows each year, so finding a reputable, professional freight company to get our machines and booth crates there safely and on time is critical. Knowing I can count on CTS for the best pricing and the support we need — before, during, and after each show — lets me focus on everything else. They handle every freight matter from start to finish, they care about their customers, and they’re there whenever I need them, even on weekends. I can’t imagine doing a trade show without them.”

An amazing transportation company to work with, simply said. I used CTS for my first-ever Pack Expo exhibit — newly hired at the time — and the staff went out of their way to help with the entire logistics process, start to finish, so our highly valuable packaging machinery shipped seamlessly between show site and our plant. I highly recommend their services!

Navigating the logistics of a trade show tour can be a trial by fire. With Creative Transportation Services you get more than just moving freight — you get clarity, transparency, and something that’s lacking almost anywhere else: personal interaction. They were there at every single stage we needed them. Thank you so much, CTS!

I’ve used Creative Transportation for trade shows and for the company I work for. Sebastian and their team provided excellent customer service and guidance through the whole process. Trade show shipping can be complicated, but Sebastian guided me through everything — making sure the paperwork was correct and our equipment got there on time, then picked up and back to us with no issues.

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Shows & industries

The shows we know cold — and any other in North America.

These are our main shows, grouped by the industries we move most. As a non-asset broker, we ship to any show across North America — if yours isn’t listed here, we still handle it end to end.

Packaging & Processing

PACK EXPO Int’lPACK EXPO SoutheastPACK EXPO Northeast

Construction & Aggregates

ConExpo-Con/AggWorld of Concrete

Woodworking & Furnishings

Int’l Woodworking FairAWFS Fair

Mining

MINExpo Int’l

…and many more

From regional expos to the biggest floors in the country — if it exhibits in North America, we ship to it. No fleet, no terminals, no limits.

Trade show tips

In charge of the booth? Skip the logistics headaches.

We've compiled the details first-timers and veterans miss — the small things that decide whether move-in is smooth or stressful.

  • Know your target date and advance-warehouse window before you ship.
  • Label and crate so drayage doesn't eat your margin.
  • Have outbound arranged before you tear down.
Read the tips
Showtime-readyFrom the first quote to the last crate home, you get one team, clear communication, and freight that lands at the venue dock on the target date.

Connect with a logistics expert today.

Tell us about your next show. We'll handle the freight so you can handle the floor.