Logistics Services
Transportation, Cold Chain, and Warehousing Services
Whether moving routine freight or coordinating execution-critical shipments, the right service starts with aligning transportation, cold chain, and warehousing to the specific requirements of each move. First Call supports a full range of services across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico — built around timing, equipment, and delivery expectations, not a one-size approach.
Transportation Options Aligned to Each Shipment
Different shipments have different requirements. First Call coordinates transportation across a full range of equipment types and service levels, matching each move to the right mode based on timing, load specifications, and delivery expectations.
Freight Services for Specialized Shipping Needs
Some shipments require more than standard coordination. Whether the freight is time-sensitive, temperature-controlled, regulated, or high value, First Call builds the plan around what the shipment actually requires.
Warehousing & Distribution Support
Warehousing and distribution are part of how freight moves, not separate from it. First Call coordinates inbound storage, outbound execution, and transportation in a way that reduces handoffs and keeps freight flowing on schedule.
- Inbound and outbound coordination
- Cross-docking and short-term storage
- Pallet restacking and reconfiguration
- Inventory handling and staging
Technology that Supports Shipment Coordination
First Call uses technology to keep shippers informed and enable faster response when conditions change, from planning through delivery.
- Real-time shipment visibility through our transportation management system
- Customer portals for shipment status, documents, and reporting
- EDI and API connectivity for data exchange with shipper systems
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re looking to move freight or find consistent loads on the road, we’ll connect you with the right team.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Our team can help you identify the right service for your freight, whether it’s a routine shipment or something that requires more coordination.
Complex shipment?
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Logistics Experience Across Industries
Clients across the country rely on First Call to support freight execution across a range of shipping needs.
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
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Insights to Move You Forward
Why Expedited Freight for Perishables Requires a Different Playbook Than Dry Freight
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
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
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....
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