Courier and Freight Services
Thirteen service lines run with our own vehicles and our own drivers. Nothing is posted to a load board. That is what makes a chain of custody, a temperature log and a delivery window mean something rather than being a promise passed down a chain of subcontractors.
Same-day courier
Booked and delivered inside the same working day on a dedicated vehicle. Your freight travels alone, direct from collection to delivery, rather than waiting on a dock for a shared load to build.
Courier services
On-demand and scheduled courier work across every California metro. Single jobs, recurring routes and overflow capacity when your own drivers are stretched.
Medical courier
Specimens, blood products, pharmacy replenishment and clinic rounds moved with documented chain of custody and the temperature control each consignment needs.
Temperature controlled delivery
Smaller cold chain consignments in validated coolers with phase change packs. The right tool for a single vaccine case or a specimen run, at a fraction of the cost of a reefer truck.
Refrigerated freight
Frozen and chilled pallets across California on reefer trucks holding -20F through +65F. Covers frozen food, produce, floral, bulk pharma and controlled ambient product.
White glove delivery
Two-man crews, inside placement, unpacking, assembly and debris removal. Used for medical equipment, retail fixtures, exhibition stands and high-value electronics.
Line haul
Scheduled long-distance runs between California metros and out of state, including overnight Bay Area to Los Angeles and California to Texas via our DFW branch.
Cartage and freight
Airport and port drayage, pickup and delivery on behalf of freight forwarders and 3PLs. Recovery, tender, transfer and final delivery.
Air cargo ground transport
Recovery from and tender into airport cargo facilities. Our drivers are TSA approved and hold a Security Threat Assessment, which is what permits access to those facilities.
Cross dock
Transfer, sort and reload without freight entering storage. Inbound to outbound in the same shift, which keeps dwell time and handling charges down.
Warehousing and distribution
Storage plus outbound distribution from California facilities, including pick and pack, kitting and scheduled replenishment to your delivery points.
Dedicated fleet
Vehicles and drivers assigned to your operation full time on fixed routes. You get the same driver, in your livery if you want it, without the payroll and compliance burden.
Fleet
Work is quoted against the vehicle, so this is what is available. Using the smallest vehicle that does the job properly is usually the cheapest answer, and dispatch will tell you which one that is.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Documents, small parcels | Court filings, urgent paperwork, city centre traffic |
| Sedan or SUV | Up to 100 lbs | Specimens, legal documents, small pharma in coolers |
| Cargo van | Up to 2,000 lbs, 200 cu ft | Multi-stop routes, parts, medium freight |
| Refrigerated truck | -20F to +65F | Frozen and chilled pallets, cold chain pharma |
| Box truck, 16 to 26 ft | Up to 10,000 lbs | Furniture, appliances, exhibition freight, liftgate sites |
| Tractor and 53 ft trailer | Up to 48,000 lbs | Full truckload and line haul, dry or refrigerated |
Life sciences and cold chain
Cold chain is handled as its own discipline. Eight pages cover the specific requirements of each consignment type.
Diagnostic and lab specimensBlood bank and tissueVaccine cold chainClinical trialsBiotech researchSpecialty pharmacyMedical device and surgicalHospital and health system
Where we operate
Four branches: Fremont in the East Bay, South San Francisco for the Peninsula and SFO, Inglewood for the Los Angeles basin and LAX, and Euless in Texas for Dallas and Fort Worth. Full coverage detail is on the California services page and the locations index.
Frequently asked questions
Do you broker any of this work?
No. We run our own vehicles and employ our own drivers. Nothing goes to a load board. That is the reason a chain of custody, a temperature log and a delivery window are enforceable rather than aspirational.
What does STAT actually mean?
Collection and delivery both complete within 90 minutes. Not 90 minutes to reach the pickup. It is used for tissue, blood products, urgent reagents and line-down parts.
Is same-day freight consolidated with other customers?
Not on same-day work. One vehicle carries your freight only, direct. Scheduled multi-stop routes are different by design and the stop sequence is agreed with you in advance.
What are your insurance limits?
Auto liability $1,000,000. General liability $1,000,000 with a $2,000,000 aggregate. Cargo liability $1,000,000. Refrigeration breakdown $100,000. Workers compensation $1,000,000. Certificates and additional insureds on request.
Can you handle airport cargo?
Yes, for the ground movement. Our drivers are TSA approved and hold a Security Threat Assessment, which covers collection from and delivery into airport cargo facilities. We are not an Indirect Air Carrier, so we do not act as the air carrier itself.
How do I get a quote?
Call dispatch with collection and delivery ZIP codes, weight and dimensions, any temperature requirement and the timing. You get a price on the call rather than a form acknowledgement.
Talk to dispatch
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A person answers.
Call +1 (323) 673-7397Request a quoteIndustries we run these services for
Same fleet and same dispatch, different handling. Each industry page covers the equipment, paperwork and receiving rules that trade actually needs. Start at the industries index or go straight to yours.