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Last-Mile Art & Antiques Logistics

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12States Covered
0.00%Damage Rate, FY2025
24/7GPS Monitoring
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01 / Fleet Specs
3Vehicle Classes

Every vehicle in our fleet is purpose-built for art transport — not converted cargo vans. Dedicated climate systems, air-ride suspension, and sensor arrays are standard, not upgrades.

VehicleCapacityClimate ControlTrackingCrewTypical Use
Sprinter Climate VanUp to 12 linear ft / 1,200 lbs65–72°F, 45–55% RHLive GPS + door sensor2 certified handlersSingle-lot, private delivery
Liftgate Box TruckUp to 24 linear ft / 4,000 lbs65–72°F, 45–55% RHLive GPS + door + tilt sensor3 certified handlersMulti-lot, post-fair dispersal
Air-Ride Straight TruckUp to 40 linear ft / 12,000 lbs65–72°F, 45–55% RHLive GPS + full sensor array4 certified handlers + supervisorAuction routing, 300+ lots

Museum-Grade Crating Protocol

Every lot crated in-house by our fabrication team. No outsourced crating. No exceptions for “low-risk” pieces.

SpecMaterial / Detail
Primary Wrap4mm polyethylene foam, acid-free tissue interleaf
Secondary BarrierCross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), 2" minimum thickness
Crate ConstructionBaltic birch plywood, 12mm, interior foam-lined
Corner ProtectionMolded HDPE corner blocks, load-rated to 800 lbs
Moisture BarrierPolyethylene vapor barrier, 6 mil, taped seams
HardwareStainless recessed flush latches, no exposed fasteners
100%
In-House Crating
No third-party fabricators
<48h
Crate Turnaround
Standard lot preparation
800 lbs
Corner Block Rating
Per corner, HDPE molded
0
Exposed Fasteners
Recessed hardware only
02 / Chain of Custody
5Custody Handoffs

Every lot generates a timestamped custody record from intake to installation. Signature-gated at each handoff. Retrievable within 4 hours for insurance or claims purposes.

GPS Ping Every 90 Seconds — In-Transit Monitoring Active
Custody StepTrigger EventDocumentation GeneratedHandoff RequirementTimestamp Method
01Lot Intake
Arrival at origin facilityCondition report (photos + written), weight, dimensionsLogistics coordinator signatureAutomated, GPS-locked
02Crating
Post-condition report approvalCrating spec sheet, material log, handler IDsFabrication supervisor sign-offManual entry, time-stamped
03Load & Departure
Vehicle departureManifest, crate inventory, driver IDOperations manager + client confirmationAutomated, GPS departure ping
04In-Transit
ContinuousGPS coordinates, climate readings, door sensor logN/A — automated monitoringEvery 90 seconds
05Delivery & Install
Arrival at destinationDelivery receipt, post-transit condition reportReceiving party signature + photo recordAutomated, GPS-locked
4 hrs
Record Retrieval
SLA for claims documentation
7 yrs
Record Retention
Minimum custody archive
100%
Digital Chain
No paper-only records
90 sec
GPS Interval
In-transit monitoring
03 / Coverage Matrix
12States

Direct service between 47 metro markets across 12 states. No freight broker intermediaries. Our drivers, our vehicles, our liability.

CaliforniaNew YorkIllinoisTexasFloridaMassachusettsPennsylvaniaWashingtonNevadaMichiganMinnesotaTennessee
Origin HubDirect DestinationsTypical TransitRegional Hubs
New York, NY
Boston, MAPhiladelphia, PAWashington, DCMiami, FL
1–2 days3 staging points
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CALas Vegas, NVSeattle, WAPhoenix, AZ
1–3 days4 staging points
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MIMinneapolis, MNSt. Louis, MOIndianapolis, IN
1–2 days2 staging points
Dallas, TX
Houston, TXAustin, TXNew Orleans, LANashville, TN
1–2 days2 staging points
Route Assessment

Tell us your routes.
We'll build the operational plan.

Our operations team reviews every assessment request within 4 business hours. You'll receive a route-specific proposal, not a generic rate card.

Direct vehicle assignment — no brokered capacity
Climate protocol spec matched to your lot types
Insurance tier recommendation included
Proposed custody documentation format
04 / Climate Protocol
68°F± 2°, Every 90 Sec

Climate data is logged, timestamped, and attached to the custody record for every shipment. Not available on request — included automatically. No surcharge.

ParameterTarget ValueToleranceMonitoring IntervalAlert Protocol
Temperature Range65–72°F±2°FEvery 90 secImmediate — driver + ops center
Relative Humidity45–55% RH±3% RHEvery 90 secImmediate — driver + ops center
Vibration (G-Force)<0.3G continuous>0.5G triggers logContinuousFlagged on delivery report
Light ExposureZero UV in transitN/ACargo area sealedDoor sensor triggered on open
Air CirculationFiltered recirculationHEPA-grade filterContinuousFilter change log maintained

Climate Equipment Specifications

Climate SystemDual-zone Thermo King, independent from drive engine
SensorsOnset HOBO data loggers, calibrated quarterly
Data TransmissionCellular LTE, 90-second upload interval
Backup PowerAuxiliary battery pack, 8-hour runtime at full climate load
RedundancySecondary sensor array on all trucks 24ft+
Climate Data Delivery

Every shipment generates a complete climate log: timestamped CSV export, min/max/average summary, and any alert events with driver response notation.

Format: PDF summary + raw CSV. Delivered with final custody record within 24 hours of delivery. AAMD-compliant data format available on request.

±2°F
Temperature Tolerance
±3%
Humidity Tolerance
90 sec
Logging Interval
8 hrs
Backup Runtime
05 / Insurance Tiers
$10MMax Coverage

Underwritten through Lloyd's of London syndicates. Agreed value basis on all tiers — no depreciation, no negotiated settlement after a claim.

Standard Tier
$500K
aggregate coverage
Per Lot Max$50K
Deductible$2,500
Cert Issuance48 hrs
Third-Party NotationAvailable +0.15%
ValuationAgreed value
All-risk in-transit coverage
Loading & unloading included
Agreed value basis
Certificate within 48 hours
Most Selected
Enhanced Tier
$2M
aggregate coverage
Per Lot Max$250K
Deductible$1,000
Cert Issuance24 hrs
Third-Party NotationAvailable +0.10%
ValuationAgreed value
All-risk in-transit + installation coverage
Loading, unloading & hanging included
Agreed value basis
Certificate within 24 hours
Third-party lender notation
Pair & set clause included
Institutional Tier
$10M
aggregate coverage
Per Lot Max$2M
Deductible$0
Cert Issuance4 hrs
Third-Party NotationStandard — no surcharge
ValuationAgreed value + appreciation rider
All-risk in-transit + installation + storage
Loading, unloading, hanging & crating
Agreed value + appreciation rider
Certificate within 4 hours
Third-party & lender notation standard
Pair & set clause + mysterious disappearance
Annual blanket policy available
Vendor Qualification

Download Our Carrier Profile

The complete Convey carrier specification document — vehicle fleet, insurance certificates, handler certifications, custody protocol, and FMCSA filing. Formatted for procurement review and vendor qualification processes.

14-page carrier specification PDF
Current insurance certificates (COI)
FMCSA operating authority documentation
Handler certification summary

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