Food & Beverage Logistics Services

Food and beverage freight moves on tight windows. We build around them.

Food and beverage supply chains run on tight delivery windows, specific temperature requirements, and handling standards that don’t have much margin for error. First Call supports food and beverage shippers with transportation planning, carrier coordination, and shipment oversight built around what each product actually requires, from perishable freight to shelf-stable inventory.

What Food & Beverage Logistics Actually Requires

Food and beverage logistics involves more than transportation capacity. Temperature control, appointment precision, food safety documentation, and handling standards all have to be coordinated around each product’s specific requirements. Execution details matter as much as getting the carrier right.

How First Call Supports Food & Beverage Shippers

Every food and beverage shipment has specific requirements around temperature, timing, and handling. First Call coordinates around those requirements from the point of pickup through final delivery.

Transportation planning built around temperature requirements and delivery timelines
Carrier selection coordinated for perishable freight, with attention to equipment, handling, and lane fit
Food-grade warehousing and handling aligned to product requirements
Documentation and traceability support for food safety and audit readiness
Consistent communication and shipment visibility from pickup through delivery

Food & Beverage Logistics Services We Support

Food and beverage freight comes in multiple forms, refrigerated, frozen, and ambient, each with different handling, temperature, and delivery requirements. First Call coordinates across the full range of transportation and warehousing services to match what each product actually needs.

Full Truckload (FTL) and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) transportation
Temperature-controlled and refrigerated shipping for perishable products
Warehousing and distribution, including food-grade environments where required
Inbound and outbound coordination across suppliers, facilities, and customers
Time-sensitive and expedited freight aligned to delivery requirements

Related Food & Beverage Logistics Solutions

With First Call, You Get:

Dedicated Customer Team

Work directly with a team that understands your freight and stays engaged throughout the shipment, coordinating details, answering questions, and following through as loads move through transit.

LTL Options

First Call supports refrigerated and non-refrigerated LTL options when shipment size, lanes, and handling requirements allow, providing flexibility matched to what each load actually needs.

24/7 Visibility

Gain visibility into shipment status through coordinated tracking and proactive communication, so your team stays informed as freight moves through the supply chain.

Have a Food & Beverage Shipment to Coordinate?

Whether you’re moving perishable freight, shelf-stable inventory, or a mix of both, our team can help identify the right approach for your product and delivery requirements.

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Cold Chain Experience Across Industries

Clients across the country rely on First Call to support freight execution across a range of shipping needs.

“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

Food and beverage freight requires the right equipment and service level for each product type. From temperature-controlled truckload to LTL and expedited options, First Call coordinates the right solution based on what your freight actually requires.

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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

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