Automotive & OEM
Parts Delivery
Production-down parts, tooling, and supplier runs moved by dedicated cargo van across the Detroit automotive corridor.
Thunder Road Express moves production-critical automotive freight for OEMs and Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers across metro Detroit using dedicated cargo vans, with 24/7 dispatch from Chesterfield, Michigan and roughly 60 to 90 minute local response. We handle line-down parts, tooling, prototypes, returnable containers, and supplier milk runs, plus OEM lanes into Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
- •Line-down response: about 60–90 minutes in metro Detroit
- •One customer per van — direct, no consolidation
- •OEM lanes into OH, IN, KY, TN and beyond
- •Recurring supplier milk runs available
- •Signed proof of delivery on every shipment
- •Certificate of insurance issued per facility
What We Solve
Line-Down Cost
Downtime is measured in thousands per minute. A dedicated van beats any consolidated service on total transit time.
Tight Dock Windows
OEM receiving windows are strict. We confirm hours at both ends before the van rolls.
Launch Builds
Prototype and pre-production parts move on unpredictable timelines and need chain-of-custody discipline.
Container Returns
Empty rack and tote recovery is easy to neglect until it stalls a line. We build it into the route.
Freight We Move
Line-down production parts and fasteners
Stampings, castings, and machined components
Tooling, dies, and fixtures within van capacity
Prototype and pre-production build parts
Returnable racks, totes, and dunnage
Quality holds, sorts, and rework transfers
Supplier-to-plant milk run freight
Engineering samples and inspection parts
How It Works
- 01
Call the Line-Down In
Phone dispatch at (586) 339-0277 with the pickup point, plant, and part details.
- 02
Van Assigned
A dedicated cargo van is assigned immediately and we confirm receiving hours at the delivery plant.
- 03
Nonstop Transit
The part travels direct with live status so your materials team can plan around a firm ETA.
- 04
POD Returned
Signed proof of delivery closes the shipment and supports your traceability records.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you deliver production-critical parts to automotive plants?
- Yes. Production-down parts are our most common load. Thunder Road Express dispatches a dedicated cargo van from Chesterfield, Michigan, typically reaching metro Detroit plants in about 60 to 90 minutes.
- Which automotive areas do you cover?
- We serve the full metro Detroit supplier base — Warren, Sterling Heights, Auburn Hills, Troy, Detroit, Romulus, and surrounding Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne county facilities — plus OEM lanes into Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
- Can you handle returnable racks and totes?
- Yes, as long as they fit our cargo van interior of roughly 74 by 54 by 70 inches. Send the dimensions and count and we will confirm before dispatch.
- Do you support supplier milk runs?
- Yes. We build recurring multi-stop supplier routes on daily, weekly, or multi-shift schedules and quote them as a route rate.
- Will you provide a certificate of insurance for our plant?
- Yes. We are fully insured and issue certificates of insurance naming your facility before the first delivery.
Who You're Hiring
- USDOT Number
- 7128226
- MC Number
- MC-49713548
- Home Base
- Chesterfield, Michigan (Macomb County)
- Equipment
- Dedicated cargo van — exclusive use, no shared loads, no terminals
- Hours
- 24/7 dispatch, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Insurance
- Fully insured — coverage adjusted per load
- Coverage
- Same-day across metro Detroit and southeast Michigan; regional lanes to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, and North Carolina
- Dispatch
- (586) 339-0277 — owner-operated, one point of contact
Operating authority is public record. You can verify USDOT 7128226 and MC-49713548 on the FMCSA SAFER system before you book a load with us.
Freight Down? Call Now.
24/7 dispatch from Chesterfield, Michigan. Tell us the lane and we'll give you a rate.