Smarter Shipping. Expedited.

Carriers accelerate standard transportation processes in a number of ways. Ground shipments often utilize multiple drivers working in tandem to keep freight moving continuously while staying compliant with Hours of Service. Other shipments may employ multiple modes of transport (ground, sea and air).

Expedited LTL works in a similar fashion, prioritizing delivery times over the optimal use of cargo space (ie. the load gets delivered without waiting for additional shipments to fill the rest of the vehicle). Exclusive use vehicles guarantee the delivery of a single shipment directly to its end destination.

LTL recovery (also termed LTL rescue) is a specific application of expedite shipping.

Unpredictable LTL delivery schedules can leave cargo stranded on docks or in the backs of trucks longer than initially planned. When a carrier is unresponsive or unwilling to deliver freight within a set time frame, businesses can enlist the help of a different carrier (either directly or through a 3PL) to conduct an LTL recovery. The new carrier retrieves and expedites the freight.

Make sure your preferred 3PL partners and carriers offer some form of reliable tracking visibility so you can monitor your freight’s progress and, if needed, quickly seek recovery options.

Yes! Our team combines years of LTL expertise with a host of vetted, reliable carriers to swiftly retrieve and deliver stranded freight. Our LTL rescue services are available 24/7, with all cargo movements tracked in real time via First Call’s Transportation Management System (TMS) for full visibility into your shipment’s progress.

Be sure to check out our latest LTL rescue success story for more info on recovering stranded freight.

Fast. While shipping speeds are influenced by dozens of factors, expedited shipments generally deliver within a few days — a significant jump from standard shipping’s 7-10 business days. Your First Call agent will provide load-specific delivery times based on your shipment’s contents and circumstances.

There are virtually endless use cases for expedited shipping, but the most common applications include:

• Perishable items
• Last-minute gifts
• Critical documents
• Raw materials
• Stranded loads
• Peak seasons and holidays

At FCL we serve our shipping partners’ time-sensitive freight needs with a network of sprinter and cargo vans, trucks and tractors spanning every region of the country to ensure efficient, cost-effective shipping. Speak with our team to learn more about:

• Last-minute deliveries
• LTL & full truckloads
• Freight rescues
• High value cargo transport
• Exclusive use vehicles
• Cross-border shipments
• Project & specialty freight
• Temp-controlled loads (reefer)