The Service Transport team in Greer, SC offers a safe and secure distribution process to ensure of the proper handling and shipping of your goods. Our warehousing facility, which is food and pharmaceutical grade, is also staffed with a distribution team who can properly pack, wrap, and ship your goods in a timely manner. Learn more about the distribution process in freight shipping and discover how you can trust STI in Greer today!

What is involved in the shipping process?

The shipping process involves intake, processing, loading and distributing goods to the end recipient. There are various modes of freight shipping that a customer can opt for, read more here.

What is last mile shipping?

Last mile shipping refers to the last mile in a shipping journey. During the distribution process, freight companies carefully plan routes to ensure the last delivery is the first piece of inventory loaded into a truck. This helps for a more efficient delivery of goods.

How to distribution centers manage freight orders?

Freight companies have a complex distribution system. The first step in distributing goods is to know what type of shipments the shipper wants to make. For example, if the shipper is looking for the most cost-effective option, we will recommend an FTL shipment, which will signal to our distribution team that the particular order needs to be loaded in a specific truck. If someone requests hotshot or LTL shipments, we will signal to our distribution team that the particular order needs to ship quickly or on the first truck out.

How do returns work in freight distribution?

When an order is confirmed and shipped to its destination, the order also comes with a return handling receipt or notice to inform the receiver of their return options.

Is warehousing a part of the distribution process?

Yes! In many cases, goods can be temporarily stored in warehouses while the shipment either switches trucks or the receiver picks up their goods at the warehouse facility. Communicating with warehousers around the region is a crucial piece of the distribution process.

How do freight companies know which shipments are fragile or hazardous?

When distribution centers take in specific goods, we always ask if the materials are hazardous or fragile. At that time, we take precautions to stamp and label the goods as well as wrap the goods in packaging that reduces damage.