Marvin Transportation · Partner Rate Card
Marvin Transportation
Your reliable final-mile partner — speed, care, and compliance on every delivery. All-in pricing, FSC embedded. No line-item surprises.
245 S Spruce Ave, South San Francisco
Transparent All-In Pricing
FMCSA Active
CARB Compliant
FasTrak Enrolled
Cargo $100K · GL $1M/$2M · Workers Comp
24/7 Live Dispatch
Photo POD + GPS — Every Stop
Background-Checked · Uniformed Crews
TSA Approved Drivers
10-Panel Drug Tested
Why Partner With Us
Reliable. Compliant. Ready to deliver for your customers.
We are a full-service, asset-based final-mile logistics company serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Dallas–Fort Worth. Our job is simple: make sure your customers receive their deliveries on time, undamaged, and with the level of care your brand demands — every single time.
When you partner with Marvin Transportation, you get a carrier that owns its equipment, employs and vets its drivers, and operates with full insurance, compliance, and accountability. No subcontracting surprises. No hidden charges. No excuses.
Fully insured & compliant
Cargo $100K · GL $1M/$2M · Workers Comp. FMCSA active, CARB-compliant fleet, FasTrak enrolled. All drivers hold current DOT medical certificates and pass 10-panel drug screening.
Transparent pricing, no surprises
Every rate on this card is all-inclusive. Fuel surcharge, liftgate, and all standard equipment are built in — never billed as add-ons. What you see is exactly what you invoice your client. Zero disputed line items.
Proof of delivery on every stop
Photo POD and real-time GPS tracking included at no charge on every delivery — from a 50 lb residential drop to a 5,000 lb commercial installation.
Professional crews, every time
Background-checked, uniformed drivers and handlers. TSA-approved where applicable. Trained in cargo handling, HIPAA compliance, and white glove delivery standards.
Bay Area native — we know the routes
Our team knows SF's hills, tight corridors, metered parking, elevator coordination, and building access requirements. Native Bay Area routing means fewer delays.
24/7 live dispatch
A real person answers — around the clock. Same-day service available when booked before 10 AM. 2-hour delivery windows available Bay Area-wide.
Affiliations
World Cargo Alliance
Express Carrier Association
Customized Logistics & Delivery Association
California Delivery Association
What is always included — never billed separately
✓ Liftgate at every stop
✓ Pallet jack & furniture dolly
✓ Furniture blankets & pad-wrap
✓ Unpack & debris removal (white glove)
✓ Photo proof of delivery
✓ Real-time GPS tracking link to consignee
✓ Chain-of-custody doc on reverse logistics
✓ Uniformed, background-checked crew
Where we deliver
BA-2 · Base Zone
East Bay
Oakland · Berkeley · Fremont · Hayward · Pleasanton · Livermore
Base
BA-3 · South Bay
Silicon Valley
San Jose · Santa Clara · Sunnyvale · Cupertino · Milpitas · Campbell
+8%
BA-1 · Core SF
SF & Peninsula
SF · Daly City · San Mateo · Redwood City · Palo Alto · Menlo Park
+16%
BA-4 · North Bay
Marin & Sonoma
San Rafael · Novato · Sausalito · Mill Valley · Petaluma · Santa Rosa
+20%
Our services — click any card to view rates
01
Courier & ASAP
On-demand direct. Sedan to box truck. Pickup within 60–90 min.
Bay Area · DFW→
02
White Glove Delivery
Inside delivery, room of choice, unpack, and debris removal.
Bay Area→
03
Pallet & Multi-Pallet
Ground threshold drop or full white glove. 1–4 pallets.
Bay Area→
04
Heavy Equipment
Machinery, medical devices, safes, and commercial fitness equipment.
Bay Area→
05
Dedicated Trucking
Hourly or exclusive-use cargo van, box truck, or bobtail.
Bay Area→
06
Project & Decom
Asset recovery, reverse logistics, container unload, trade show.
Bay Area→
Ready to partner with us?
We respond the same day. Tell us your delivery volume, service area, and requirements — we'll get you set up quickly.
01 — Courier & ASAP
On-demand direct delivery
Next available driver. Pickup within 60–90 minutes Bay Area-wide. Base + per-mile model.
All-in pricing · FSC embedded at 42%. Higher operating costs and congestion pricing already baked in.
| Vehicle type | Base up to 10 mi | Per mile after 10 | Minimum charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / SUV — small parcel | $55 | $1.59 | $55 |
| Cargo van — Transit / ProMaster | $105 | $1.99 | $105 |
| High-roof Sprinter van | $155 | $2.25 | $155 |
| 26 ft box truck — liftgate available | $265 | $3.99 | $265 |
ASAP Accessorials — Both Markets
Liftgate
$40
Pallet jack
$20
Inside delivery
$30
Residential delivery
$25
After-hours (7 PM–6 AM)
+25%
Weekend
+30%
Detention (after 15 min)
$30 / 15 min
Second stop
$25
Appointment fee
$20
Tolls & bridge fees (CA)
At cost
02 — White Glove Delivery
Inside · Room of choice · Unpack · Debris removal
Liftgate, pallet jack, furniture blankets, photo POD, and GPS tracking included at every stop. FSC embedded.
All-In Rates
Included at no extra charge: Liftgate · Pallet jack · Furniture blankets · Unpack · Debris removal · Photo POD · Real-time GPS link. These are never billed separately — that is the Marvin difference.
| Weight class / recommended team | BA-2 East Bay | BA-3 South Bay | BA-1 Core SF | BA-4 North Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100 lbs — 1-man | $195 | $210 | $225 | $235 |
| 101–300 lbs — 1-man | $295 | $320 | $340 | $355 |
| 301–500 lbs — 1–2 man | $420 | $455 | $485 | $505 |
| 501–750 lbs — 2-man | $550 | $595 | $640 | $660 |
| 751–1,000 lbs — 2-man | $680 | $735 | $790 | $815 |
| 1,001–1,500 lbs — 2–3 man | $820 | $885 | $950 | $985 |
| 1,501–2,000 lbs — 3-man | $980 | $1,060 | $1,135 | $1,175 |
| 2,001–3,000 lbs — 3–4 man | $1,200 | $1,295 | $1,390 | $1,440 |
| 3,001–5,000 lbs — 4-man | $1,480 | $1,600 | $1,715 | $1,775 |
| 5,001+ lbs / heavy machinery | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
2nd floor and above: +$55/flight. Elevator: +$50 (+$65 in BA-1). Assembly: +$65/item. Team size is recommended minimum — upgrades quoted at time of booking.
03 — Pallet & Multi-Pallet
Ground threshold or full white glove
Ground = threshold / loading dock drop only. White glove = full inside service + unpack + debris removal.
1–4 Pallets
The B2B conversation: Freight brokers charge $575–$650 for 2-pallet curb drop with zero inside service. Marvin's 2-pallet white glove at $985 BA-2 delivers 55% more service for 51% more cost. That's the number that closes deals.
| Configuration | BA-2 East Bay | BA-3 South Bay | BA-1 Core SF | BA-4 North Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pallet ground — up to 1,000 lbs | $280 | $300 | $325 | $335 |
| 1 pallet white glove | $650 | $700 | $755 | $780 |
| 2 pallets ground — up to 2,000 lbs | $495 | $535 | $575 | $595 |
| 2 pallets white glove | $985 | $1,065 | $1,145 | $1,180 |
| 3 pallets ground — up to 3,000 lbs | $695 | $750 | $805 | $835 |
| 3 pallets white glove | $1,280 | $1,380 | $1,485 | $1,535 |
| 4 pallets ground — up to 4,000 lbs | $895 | $965 | $1,040 | $1,075 |
| 4 pallets white glove | $1,550 | $1,675 | $1,800 | $1,860 |
| 5+ pallets / full load | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
Pallet weight maximums listed. If actual weight exceeds config, white glove weight-break rate applies.
04 — Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Dedicated crews · Rigging · Forklift coordination
Industrial equipment · Medical devices · Safes · Commercial fitness · Oversized machinery. Minimum $550 for any 2-man heavy placement.
| Service / weight class | BA-2 East Bay | BA-3 South Bay | BA-1 Core SF | BA-4 North Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy item placement — 2-man, up to 500 lbs | $550 | $595 | $640 | $660 |
| Heavy equipment — 2-man, 501–1,500 lbs | $850 | $920 | $985 | $1,020 |
| Heavy machinery — 2-man, 1,501–3,000 lbs | $1,150 | $1,240 | $1,335 | $1,380 |
| Heavy machinery — 3-man, 3,001–5,000 lbs | $1,550 | $1,675 | $1,800 | $1,860 |
| Heavy machinery — 4-man, 5,001–8,000 lbs | $2,050 | $2,215 | $2,380 | $2,460 |
| Heavy machinery — 5+ man, 8,001+ lbs | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
| Equipment install / rigging — per hr, 2-man (2-hr min) | $210 | $225 | $245 | $250 |
| Equipment install / rigging — per hr, 3-man (2-hr min) | $295 | $320 | $340 | $355 |
| Forklift coordination — add-on, per stop | $150 | $160 | $175 | $180 |
| Crane / specialized rigging | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
Site walk-through required for 5,000+ lbs or items requiring elevator / stairwell navigation. All rates all-in — no separate FSC line.
05 — Dedicated Trucking
Cargo van · Box truck · Bobtail · Exclusive use
Hourly (2-hr minimum) or flat-rate exclusive use. Clock starts on departure from dispatch, ends when driver leaves site.
All-In · Bay Area
| Service | BA-2 East Bay | BA-3 South Bay | BA-1 Core SF | BA-4 North Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo van — per hr, 2-hr min | $145 | $155 | $170 | $175 |
| Box truck (26 ft liftgate) — per hr, 2-hr min | $195 | $210 | $225 | $235 |
| Bobtail truck — per hr, 2-hr min | $225 | $245 | $260 | $270 |
| Team driver / long-haul — per mile, 50-mi min | $6.50 | $7.00 | $7.50 | $7.75 |
| Exclusive use — half day (4 hrs, box truck) | $850 | $920 | $985 | $1,020 |
| Exclusive use — full day (8 hrs, box truck) | $1,500 | $1,620 | $1,740 | $1,800 |
Team Driver / Long-Haul: CA statewide. NV / OR / AZ quoted separately. Additional time beyond scheduled exclusive-use hours billed at hourly add-on rate.
06 — Decommission, Reverse Logistics & Project Work
Asset recovery · Containers · Trade shows
BOL, photo condition report, and chain-of-custody documentation included at no charge. ITAD / data destruction certs available on request.
| Service | BA-2 East Bay | BA-3 South Bay | BA-1 Core SF | BA-4 North Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decommission — small (1–2 items, 1-man) | $245 | $265 | $285 | $295 |
| Decommission — medium (3–10 items, 2-man) | $495 | $535 | $575 | $595 |
| Decommission — large (11+ items) | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted | Quoted |
| Asset recovery / reverse logistics — per stop | $235 | $255 | $275 | $280 |
| Project work — per tech, full day (8 hrs) | $745 | $805 | $865 | $895 |
| Project work — per tech, half day (4 hrs) | $445 | $480 | $515 | $535 |
| Container unload — 20 ft floor-loaded | $625 | $675 | $725 | $750 |
| Container unload — 40 ft floor-loaded | $1,150 | $1,240 | $1,335 | $1,380 |
| Trade show / convention setup — per check-in | $110 | $120 | $130 | $130 |
07 — Time-Definite Specials
Appointment windows · Surcharge on top of base rate
Applies when delivery requires a window of 3 hours or shorter, or when booked within 2 hours of service time. All times Pacific.
Appointment window surcharge — per zone, per appointment
| Zone | Weekday | Saturday | Sun / Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA-1 Core SF / Peninsula | $110 | $165 | $220 | Bridge toll + parking in base |
| BA-2 East Bay (base) | $88 | $135 | $178 | Best margin for specials |
| BA-3 South Bay / SV | $98 | $148 | $195 | |
| BA-4 North Bay / Marin | $128 | $190 | $248 | Marin toll + remote roads |
Time-of-day modifiers — added to appointment surcharge
Standard (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Base above · 2-hr window standard
Morning (6:00 AM – 7:45 AM)
+ $40
Evening (5:01 PM – 9:00 PM)
+ $55
Night (9:01 PM – Midnight)
+ $90
After-hours (Midnight – 5:59 AM)
+ $150 · Emergency only
08 — Airport Recoveries & Cross-Dock Transfers
Per-pound · Per event · Bay Area zones
Airport / Hub Recovery
| Zone | Minimum | 100+ lbs | 1,000+ lbs | 2,000+ lbs | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA-1 Core SF | $30 | $0.06/lb | $0.05/lb | $0.04/lb | $295 |
| BA-2 East Bay | $32 | $0.06/lb | $0.05/lb | $0.04/lb | $295 |
| BA-3 South Bay | $32 | $0.065/lb | $0.053/lb | $0.044/lb | $295 |
| BA-4 North Bay | $45 | $0.07/lb | $0.058/lb | $0.048/lb | $340 |
Recovery fee waived when same-day delivery is performed from the same airport / hub event.
Cross-Dock Transfer
| Zone | Minimum | 100+ lbs | 1,000+ lbs | 2,000+ lbs | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA-1 Core SF | $28 | $0.05/lb | $0.042/lb | $0.035/lb | $240 |
| BA-2 East Bay | $28 | $0.05/lb | $0.042/lb | $0.035/lb | $240 |
| BA-3 South Bay | $32 | $0.055/lb | $0.046/lb | $0.038/lb | $265 |
| BA-4 North Bay | $40 | $0.062/lb | $0.052/lb | $0.043/lb | $290 |
09 — Accessorial Charges
Applied on top of base rate
Bay Area Standard
Included — never billed separately (white glove)
Liftgate — per stop
Included
Pallet jack / furniture dolly
Included
Furniture blanket / pad-wrap
Included
Unpack + debris removal (WG)
Included
Photo POD / condition report
Included
Real-time GPS tracking link
Included
Delivery & access
Inside delivery (ground add-on)
+$65
Stairs — per flight above ground
$55 / flight
Elevator coordination
$50
Elevator coordination (BA-1)
$65
Room of choice — add'l floors
$55 / floor
Limited access / residential
$40
Narrow access / hill / staircase
$55
Assembly / basic furniture
$65 / item
Oversize item (>96 in, ≤500 lbs)
$65 / item
Overweight single piece (>500 lbs)
$100 / item
Time & scheduling
Scheduling call / notification
$10 / contact
2-hour delivery window
$40
1-hour precision window (BA-1 & BA-3)
$85
Same-day (booked before 10 AM)
$95
After-hours (5 PM–9 PM weekday)
$55
Night delivery (9 PM–midnight)
$90
Weekend (Saturday)
$110
Sunday / holiday
$165
Waiting time beyond free time
$1.75 / min
Free time (standard / white glove)
15 min / 30 min
Exceptions & handling
Attempted delivery / dry run
Full base rate
Redelivery (after 1st fail)
$95 flat
Cancellation — after dispatch
40% of order
Storage / holding per pallet/day
$28 / day ($85 min)
Palletization — standard
$65 / skid
Palletization — Gaylord / bulk
$110 / skid
Banding — 2-way
$25 / skid
Banding — 4-way cross
$48 / skid
COD collection
$18
Cross-dock / warehouse handling
$18/skid · $4/box
Disposal — excess / damaged freight
$0.35/lb ($85 min)
10 — Profitability Analysis
All-in rates vs. estimated stop costs
CA diesel $6.439/gal · Driver $35/hr · 30-mi Bay Area round-trip avg · 22% overhead. Gross margins before owner salary, taxes, depreciation.
March 2026
| Service | Est. cost | BA-2 rate | East Bay margin | BA-1 rate | Core SF margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-man WG full (under 300 lbs) | ~$108 | $295 | 63% | $342 | 68% |
| 2-man WG full (500–750 lbs) | ~$178 | $550 | 68% | $638 | 72% |
| 3-man WG full (1,500–2,000 lbs) | ~$221 | $980 | 77% | $1,137 | 81% |
| 4-man WG full (3,000–5,000 lbs) | ~$285 | $1,480 | 81% | $1,717 | 83% |
| Heavy equipment 2-man (1,500 lbs) | ~$210 | $1,150 | 82% | $1,334 | 84% |
| 2-pallet white glove | ~$178 | $985 | 82% | $1,143 | 84% |
| Project work / tech full day | ~$348 | $745 | 53% | $864 | 60% |
| Box truck exclusive full day | ~$580 | $1,500 | 61% | $1,740 | 67% |
East Bay (BA-2) gross margin visualization
1-man WG (under 300 lbs)
63%
2-man WG (500–750 lbs)
68%
3-man WG (1,500–2,000 lbs)
77%
4-man WG (3,000–5,000 lbs)
81%
Heavy equipment 2-man
82%
2-pallet white glove
82%
Project work / full day
53%
Box truck exclusive full day
61%
Route density multiplier: 4+ stops per truck per day reduces per-stop fuel cost ~20% — margins climb 5–8 points. Core SF (BA-1) consistently delivers highest total dollars per stop. Prioritize dispatch to SF for maximum revenue days.