Transportation & Freight Services

Simplify and save when First Logistics covers part or all of your freight moves.

Reliable, Efficient Logistics for Road, Rail, and Intermodal Freight

Delays, damage, and inefficiencies in freight shipping can drive up costs and disrupt your entire supply chain. That’s why First Logistics delivers smart, flexible, and transparent transportation solutions—so you stay in control from origin to destination.

As a trusted transportation 3PL provider, we offer fully integrated freight shipping, truckload and LTL services, rail logistics, drayage, and cross-docking. Our experienced team works proactively to reduce transit times, prevent disruptions, and eliminate costly mistakes.

From parcel to railcar, our transportation services are engineered to simplify your shipping operations and reduce total logistics spend.

Truckload (TL), LTL, and Parcel Shipping

Whether you’re shipping a single parcel or hundreds of pallets, First Logistics has the right solution and the right carrier partners.

Full Truckload (FTL) and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping
Final-mile delivery and parcel shipping
Nationwide freight coverage with competitive rates
Extensive carrier network for flexibility and scalability
Dedicated, contract, and spot capacity options

You get reliable service, on-time performance, and visibility across every shipment.

Rail & Intermodal Transportation

Our warehouses are strategically located near all major rail ramps in the Chicago area, making us an ideal intermodal logistics partner.

Coordination with Class I and regional railroads
Drayage and transloading from rail to truck
Cross-country intermodal shipping
Bulk and high-volume railcar handling
More than 1,000 feet of rail siding capacity

Rail freight is often more economical and sustainable—First Logistics helps you tap into that advantage.

Cross-Docking & Freight Consolidation

Speed up delivery and reduce handling costs with our cross-docking solutions. First Logistics helps streamline product movement from manufacturers to retailers or consumers with minimal storage time.

Cross-docking for fast-turn inventory
Transload services from ocean or rail containers
Consolidation and deconsolidation programs
Real-time inventory reconciliation

We reduce idle time in your freight journey—keeping inventory moving and costs down.

Transportation Management That Prevents Problems

Our transportation management services (TMS) are built to anticipate issues before they impact your operations:

Real-time shipment tracking
Automated updates and alerts
Proactive exception management
Trained teams for special handling or regulated freight
Coordination across warehousing and transportation for seamless execution

Clients have saved millions annually by reducing chargebacks, missed windows, and accessorial fees. We’ll build a smarter freight strategy that protects your bottom line.

One 3PL Partner for Everything

Managing warehousing and transportation under one roof unlocks true operational efficiency. Our warehouse and transportation teams work as one unit—enabling fast communication, smoother planning, and greater flexibility.

With First Logistics as your full-service 3PL, you’ll spend less time coordinating across vendors and more time growing your business.