What First Call FAST Means for Our Partners
A Note From the CEOs:
“Expedited shipping is one of the most universal needs in business. Virtually every company encounters situations where on-time delivery makes a world of difference. Our goal has always been to provide our partners with everything they need to simplify their logistics, and we’re excited for First Call FAST to play an even greater role in their future success.”
—Chris Bland & Kyle Bland, Co CEOs, First Call Logistics
First Call FAST expedite services aim to resolve a crucial pain point in the world of shipping and transportation: picking up where all other services leave off.
With brands often stuck choosing between ambiguous delivery timelines and pricey last-minute alternatives, First Call FAST offers another way to confidently load, transport and deliver goods facing complex shipping challenges.
Solutions For Unpredictable Times
Even businesses moving freight on an established schedule have difficulty anticipating how large scale events (labor shortages, trade policy changes, pandemics and the like) can impact shipping timelines and important delivery windows.
Organizations with more irregular shipping needs are further disadvantaged by fluctuations in capacity and the costly last-minute shipping rates offered by the industry’s major players.
With services like LTL recovery, exclusive use vehicles and high-value cargo management, FAST’s emphasis on reliable expedite delivery gives partners the tools to navigate a tumultuous shipping environment.
Solutions For When LTL Goes Wrong
Earlier this year, an urgent request came in from a longtime food and beverage partner. The task: transporting eight bags of dry ingredients nearly 1,000 miles to a manufacturer with a tightly scheduled blending process. Failing that, manufacturing would suffer a costly weekend delay and set supply chain operations behind by several days.
The challenge was heightened by sharp time constraints on both pickup and delivery; the shipper would close at 3:30pm CST (less than 50 minutes from the time their dedicated FCL agent received the call) and the manufacturer required the ingredients by the following morning.
In this case, our team had a sprinter van retrieve the load within the hour and deliver it the next morning as promised. Similar cases have likewise benefitted from First Call’s reliable network connections and speedy response and sourcing times.
“The First Call FAST division is an outstanding resource for us. It doesn’t matter if I need an expedited truck the next day or within an hour, the First Call FAST team always has me covered.”
—Chelsey, Food & Beverage
What FAST Means for Our Partners
Shippers frequently find themselves facing tight deadlines, often with dramatic consequences if the cargo in question should fail to arrive on time. Strong working relationships and a shared trust with fully vetted carriers and shippers alike are what keeps First Call top-of-mind in difficult circumstances.
- Rapid response, sourcing and delivery for time-sensitive cargo
- Real-time freight tracking
- Specialized handling
- Quality 24/7 service
- Cost-effective freight recovery
Explore First Call’s partnership benefits and expedited solutions.
About First Call Logistics:
First Call launched in 2005 as the logistics arm of the Horton Fruit Company. Today, our team serves partners in virtually every major industry with a host of comprehensive services, tools and technology needed to tackle complex shipping challenges. First Call Logistics is your solution for a resilient supply chain and cost-saving efficiency.
Fast. Reliable. On-Time: First Call FAST Delivers When It Matters Most.
When time is tight, First Call FAST has you covered. With expedited shipping, real-time tracking, and 24/7 support, we’ll get your freight there—fast and reliable.
Count on First Call FAST when every second counts.
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