Transportation Services

Efficient Cold-Chain Transportation Solutions

Vertical Cold Storage provides transportation services designed to make cold-chain shipping more efficient and cost-effective. Our drayage service supports the movement of temperature-sensitive freight between ports, rail terminals, and warehouses. Vertical Cold Rideshare utilize consolidated less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping to combine compatible freight, improve trailer utilization, and reduce transportation costs. With additional transportation solutions such as plant-to-warehouse shuttles and full truckload offerings, Vertical Cold Storage has an end-to-end cold-chain solution for you.

Transportation Solutions

Experienced cold-chain transportation team
Led by a seasoned cold-chain transportation team
Launched in response to customer demand
Efficiency, quality and cost savings
Focused on efficiency, service quality, and real cost savings
Technology and disciplined execution
Supported by top-tier technology and disciplined execution

Vertical Cold Rideshare

Vertical Cold Rideshare reduces LTL shipping costs by consolidating compatible freight into more efficient truckload moves. Fewer stops, empty pallet miles, and delivery issues help improve reliability, efficiency, and overall cold-chain performance.

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The Challenge

LTL and multi-stops create hidden costs: empty pallet miles, high OS&D, missed pick-up & deliveries, OTIF fines, and expensive re-delivery.

Our Approach

We consolidate compatible LTLs into true truckloads using high-quality, asset-based carriers. This allows us to reduce stops, mistakes, and waste.

How It Helps Your Business

  • ✔ Lower costs by reducing empty pallet miles – our customers save 10-30%
  • ✔ Fewer OS&Ds with simpler, direct truckload moves
  • ✔ Better service reliability and predictable deliveries
  • ✔ Less rework and expediting from shorts and misroutes

Our Difference

  • ✔ Focused on efficiency, not just rate
  • ✔ Backed by real shipment math
  • ✔ Created to help you compete better in your market

Best-in Class Transportation Management

Real-time track & trace
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Electronic PODs
Built-in load & lane optimizer
Dynamic pricing for Rideshare program
Dynamic order/load optimization