Overflow vs Dedicated vs Recurring Capacity in the GTA
A practical checklist for choosing overflow, dedicated, or recurring delivery capacity — without SaaS pricing tiers.
PorterChain prices transportation capacity — not software seats. The useful decision is which shipping pattern you need this quarter.
Overflow / same-day
Best when a driver is out, a truck is down, or demand spikes. You want backup capacity with the same tracking and proof standards as primary lanes.
Recurring routes
Best for weekly café, wholesale, clinic, or warehouse loops. Fixed days and windows with overflow available when the template breaks.
Dedicated program
Best when volume is steady enough to reserve coverage and name a dispatch relationship. Lane pricing replaces trip-by-trip roulette.
Brief one quote, mix patterns later
Most GTA accounts mix overflow and recurring. Share corridors, vehicle class, and proof needs — get a written capacity path, not a monthly SaaS plan.
See business pricing for the inclusion checklist.