In recent weeks, the freight market has shifted in a meaningful way. The industry is experiencing a decline in truckload availability, even as demand remains relatively stable. This imbalance is beginning to pressure shippers, particularly those who depend on time sensitive and temperature controlled deliveries.
According to a recent FreightWaves article, available truckload capacity is tightening faster than expected, and as a result, shippers are seeing fewer available carriers, increased tender rejections, and the potential for higher rates. When truckload capacity tightens, the effects ripple across the market, including into less than truckload networks, making flexibility and planning more important than ever.
For companies in the refrigerated and frozen food and beverage space, these market conditions demand greater attention to logistics strategy. Shippers need to secure capacity early, explore flexible routing options, and consider multi mode solutions to maintain service levels and control costs.
At RLS Logistics, we understand how to navigate these kinds of market shifts. As a full service 3PL, our transportation team leverages a broad network of trusted carriers to secure the capacity our customers need. By maintaining relationships with our carriers, we can identify available capacity quickly and negotiate competitive rates even when the market tightens.
For customers whose volume doesn’t require a full trailer, our less than truckload shipping solutions and load sharing capabilities provide an efficient and reliable alternative. Our Cold Chain Experts can consolidate shipments and route products strategically through LTL networks to maintain service levels and control costs. Leveraging LTL shipping during periods of tight capacity is a proven strategy to keep freight moving without being limited by full truckload constraints. Load sharing offers a win win win scenario for all parties and reduces landed cost without sacrificing service standards.
Beyond transportation, our integrated warehousing and transportation services create even more flexibility. By storing products in our strategically located cold storage facilities, shippers can position inventory closer to their customers and adapt shipping plans quickly reducing lead times and improving transit time. This combination of warehousing, full truckload, and less than truckload shipping allows our customers to stay resilient no matter what the market looks like.
As we have seen over the past few weeks, truckload capacity is tightening, and shippers across the supply chain are feeling the pressure. With RLS Logistics as your 3PL partner, we relieve that pressure as you can count on inclusive planning, flexible shipping options, and reliable cold chain performance. Whether you need full truckload or less than truckload solutions, our team of experts is ready to help you navigate today’s changing transportation landscape with confidence.
ABOUT RLS LOGISTICS: Headquartered in Glassboro, NJ, RLS Logistics is a family-owned, third-party logistics provider specializing in value-added cold chain solutions, including LTL and FTL transportation, cold storage warehousing, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Founded in 1968, the company has been owned and managed by the Leo family for over 55 years and has grown into a leading integrated cold chain 3PL.
