Rate & Booking
You send the load details; we confirm a rate, a transit time and a collection slot.
Freight Moved On Schedule, Across South Africa and the SADC Region
Sentinel Freight Group takes the worry out of moving freight: an honest quote, a delivery date you can plan around, and a real person who stays with your load until it's off the truck.
RTMS Accredited
Real-Time Tracking
GIT-Insured Loads
SADC Cross-Border
24/7 Operations
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Get a Quote
A Clear Rate, Fast
Tell us what needs to move, from where to where, and when. You get a straightforward rate and a realistic transit time — not a runaround.
- Quotes turned around quickly, in business hours
- Full loads, part loads and dedicated vehicles
- Realistic transit times, stated upfront
- Cross-border rates including clearing and documentation
- One point of contact from booking to POD
Thank you — your request has been received. Our team will be in touch shortly with a rate and transit time.
What We Do
Freight & Logistics Services
A single pallet or a full fleet's worth of stock, Sentinel Freight Group handles it the same way: carefully, from the first phone call to the signature on delivery.
Full Truckload (FTL)
Dedicated vehicles for full loads, point to point, on your schedule — the fastest, most direct way to move a large consignment.
Groupage & Part Loads
Cost-effective shared-vehicle transport for smaller consignments, consolidated with other freight on scheduled line-haul routes.
Cross-Border Freight
Road freight into Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho and further into the SADC region, with border management handled for you.
Warehousing & Distribution
Short- and long-term storage, cross-docking, pick-and-pack and scheduled distribution runs — with stock visibility throughout.
Container Trucking
Haulage of import, export and cross-border containers between ports, depots, rail heads and your premises.
Abnormal & Project Loads
Over-dimensional and heavy cargo with the right trailers, permits, route surveys and escorts arranged.
Refrigerated Transport
Temperature-controlled vehicles for perishable and cold-chain freight, with temperature monitoring on the move.
Dangerous Goods
Compliant transport of hazardous and Hazchem cargo with trained crews, correct placarding and documentation.
Customs Clearing & Documentation
SAD 500 declarations, SADC certificates of origin, manifests and pre-clearance so your freight moves through the border, not around it.
Retail & Last-Mile Distribution
Scheduled deliveries into retail DCs and stores, with booking slots met and proof of delivery captured on every drop.
Our Fleet
A Modern, Tracked Fleet
The vehicles at Sentinel Freight Group are well kept and the drivers have been with us a long time — so your freight is in careful, familiar hands the whole way.
- Truck-and-trailer combinations, rigids and dedicated vehicles
- Tautliners, flat decks, tippers, reefers and container skeletals
- Telematics and GPS tracking on every unit
- Scheduled maintenance and a fleet-replacement policy
- Vetted, trained and licensed drivers
Cross-Border
Cross-Border Freight Across Southern Africa
Cross-border doesn't have to be nerve-wracking. Sentinel Freight Group handles the paperwork and the crossing for you, and tells you where the load is at every step.
- Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho and beyond
- North–South, Trans-Kalahari and Maputo corridors
- Beitbridge, Kazungula, Groblersbrug, Lebombo and Kopfontein border posts
- Pre-clearance and customs documentation handled in advance
- Live tracking through the border and to final delivery
Coverage
Where We Move Freight
A single network for national distribution and regional line-haul — so one partner covers the whole journey.
National
All nine provinces — daily line-haul between the major hubs
Cross-Border
Into the SADC region via the North–South, Trans-Kalahari and Maputo corridors
Last Mile
Retail DC bookings and store deliveries with POD on every drop
Transit times depend on route, load type, border conditions and seasonal volumes. Every quote states the expected transit time upfront.
Technology & Tracking
Know Where Your Freight Is
Every load is visible from collection to delivery. You are not left phoning around for an update — the status is there when you need it, and we flag a problem before it becomes one.
- GPS tracking and live ETAs on every vehicle
- Customer portal for consignment status and history
- Electronic proof of delivery, captured on the road
- Exception alerts — you hear about a delay early
- System integration with your TMS or ERP where required
How It Works
How a Load Moves With Us
The same disciplined sequence on every consignment, so you always know what stage your freight is at.
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Collection
A suitable vehicle collects on the agreed date, and the consignment is checked and documented.
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Consolidation & Line-Haul
Part loads are consolidated; the freight moves on a scheduled line-haul route.
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Border Clearance
For cross-border loads, documentation is pre-cleared and the vehicle is managed through the border post.
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In-Transit Tracking
The load is tracked the whole way, with alerts if anything changes.
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Delivery
Delivery is made into the agreed slot, and the consignee signs off.
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POD & Invoice
Proof of delivery is captured and shared, and the invoice follows with it — no chasing.
Safety & Compliance
Safety and Compliance, Not Negotiable
A load that arrives late is a problem; a load that never arrives, or an incident on the road, is a much bigger one. Compliance is how we keep both from happening.
- RTMS (Road Transport Management System) accreditation
- Roadworthy fleet, inspected before every trip
- Load securing to standard, every consignment
- Driver hours and fatigue management
- Goods-in-Transit insurance on every load
On-Time
Loss Ratio
Fleet Age
Compliance
Warehousing
Storage and Distribution Under One Roof
Where it helps, storage and transport work together — stock held close to where it needs to go, then released onto scheduled distribution runs without a second handover.
- Racked and open storage, short or long term
- Cross-docking for fast turnaround
- Pick, pack and order assembly
- Stock visibility and reporting
- Dedicated space for contract clients
About Sentinel Freight Group
The People Behind Every Delivery
At Sentinel Freight Group you deal with the same familiar faces every time — people who remember your business and treat your freight like it matters.
Reliability
The load moves when we said it would.
Accountability
One team owns your freight, end to end.
Communication
You hear from us — good news and bad — early.
Care for Cargo
Loaded, secured and handled properly, every time.
Safety First
Compliant fleet, trained drivers, no shortcuts.
Continuous Improvement
We measure performance and act on it.
Industries We Serve
Freight for the Sectors That Keep Moving
The requirements differ by industry — booking slots for retail, cold chain for food, permits for mining equipment — and the operation is set up to handle them.
- Retail & FMCG
- Mining & Resources
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Steel
- Chemicals & Dangerous Goods
Ready When You Are
Freight to Move? Let's Get You a Rate.
Send us the route and the load. You will get a straight answer on price and transit time, and a team that treats your deadline as its own.
Our Commitment
Delivered, Documented, Done
The job is finished when the freight is in the right hands, the POD is captured and shared, and you have the paperwork you need — not before.
- Delivery into the agreed slot
- Proof of delivery captured on site
- POD and invoice sent together
- Any exception explained, not hidden
Accreditations & Memberships
Credentials, Ready to Showcase
A dedicated space for the accreditations and memberships that matter to freight buyers — RTMS, ISO, industry associations, B-BBEE and customs registration — presented with the same finish as the rest of the site. Each is added only once it is confirmed and current.
RTMS Accreditation
Road Transport Management System status — the standard freight buyers and border authorities look for.
ISO & Quality
ISO 9001 and any sector standards (SQAS, cold-chain), shown once certification is verified.
Industry Memberships
Road Freight Association and other trade bodies that reflect how the business operates.
B-BBEE & Customs
B-BBEE contributor level and SARS customs-client registration, for corporate and government accounts.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Send the collection and delivery points, the load type and roughly when it needs to move, using the form above or a call. We come back with a rate and a transit time.
Yes. Full truckload for larger consignments on dedicated vehicles, and groupage (part loads) consolidated on scheduled line-haul routes for smaller shipments.
Across the SADC region — Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini and Lesotho, with routes further north on request. Border management and customs documentation are handled as part of the service.
Yes — SAD 500 declarations, SADC certificates of origin, manifests and pre-clearance so the freight is processed at the border rather than held up.
Yes. Every vehicle is GPS-tracked, and you get consignment status, ETAs and electronic proof of delivery — plus an alert if anything changes.
Goods-in-Transit insurance applies to every load. High-value or specialised freight can be covered under additional all-risks arrangements — ask when you request a rate.
Our transit-time commitments will be published here once confirmed in writing.
Get In Touch
Request a Rate
Reach out for a freight rate, a cross-border quote or a warehousing enquiry — our team will confirm the details with you directly.
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Contact Details
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Head Office
Southgate Industrial Park, Umbogintwini, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4126
Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 06:00 - 18:00
Sat: 07:00 - 13:00 • Operations run 24/7
Sat: 07:00 - 13:00 • Operations run 24/7
After-Hours Control Room
082 400 4400 — freight in transit, 24/7