Industries We Serve

Logistics Support Aligned to Your Industry

Every industry has its own supply chain requirements, handling standards, and execution challenges. First Call supports shippers across food and beverage, manufacturing, automotive, retail, healthcare, and more — with transportation, cold chain, and warehousing services built around how each industry actually operates.

Logistics Support by Industry

Food & Beverage

Structured freight support for shelf-stable, refrigerated, and frozen products. Includes retail distribution, replenishment programs, and cold chain coordination.

Manufacturing

Coordinated transportation for raw materials, components, and finished goods, timed to production schedules and inventory flow.

Automotive

Freight execution for parts, components, and aftermarket distribution supporting plant operations and dealer networks.

Retail

Logistics support for store replenishment, distribution center flow, and promotional programs across regional and national networks.

Healthcare

Temperature-sensitive and regulated freight coordination for healthcare suppliers, medical equipment providers, and hospital distribution networks.

Don’t see your industry listed? Connect with our team to discuss your specific logistics requirements.

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“Working with First Call Logistics has not only reduced my transportation spend, but their level of service and transparency to real-time information has had a great impact on improving costly inventory levels. With First Call, I spend less time chasing loads and more time executing on the plans to grow our business.”

-Mike, Retail

“I always look for good rates and follow-through. That’s why First Call is my preferred vendor.”

-Leonard, Shipper at Produce Company

“I’m so pleased with the First Call team – both the resources assigned to us, and the way they treat our customers!”

-Rachelle, Shipper at Produce Company

“First Call always paid on time and would get me back-hauls whenever possible which was great.”

–Wayne, Carrier

“Produce can prove to be a challenging business. You have to choose to surround yourself with good people. First Cal has certainly stepped up and become a valuable partner. Grow Farms is better with this partnership.”

-Tommy, Shipper at Produce Company

Solutions Built for Your Business

Dry Van Full Truckload (FTL)

Temperature-Controlled Truckload

Less-than-Truckload (LTL)

Box & Straight Trucks

Drop Trailer

Cross Border Shipping

Expedited Shipping

HAZMAT

Project Freight

High Value

Power Only

Drayage

White Glove

Cross Docking

Warehousing

Pallet Restacking

Resources

Insights to Move You Forward

Why Expedited Freight for Perishables Requires a Different Playbook Than Dry Freight

Jul 1, 2026

A produce operation books expedited freight for a load of strawberries going to a grocery DC outside Atlanta. Delivery needs to happen before the holiday weekend. They book through their usual freight broker, the same one they use for dry goods. Available reefer...

The Compliance Gap Most F&B Manufacturers Don’t Catch Until They Get a Chargeback

Jun 15, 2026

A packaged dairy company ships a pallet of yogurt to a major grocery DC outside Chicago. The product is properly cooled, paperwork is complete, and the carrier picks up on time. The load arrives 55 minutes outside the retailer’s two-hour receiving window. The DC can’t...

Produce Temperature Requirements: Questions to Ask Before You Ship

Jun 5, 2026

A load of romaine lettuce ships out of Salinas on a Tuesday. The carrier sets the reefer to 40°F, a reasonable temperature for general refrigerated freight. The load arrives in Indianapolis four days later. The lettuce is wilted, discolored, and rejected at the DC....