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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

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....