Partial Truckload Shipping for Food & Beverage Products

At Sunset Pacific Transportation, we specialize in Partial Truckload Shipping for the Food & Beverage industry, providing cost-effective, secure, and timely freight services tailored to your unique needs. From temperature-sensitive perishables to bulk food items, our specialized handling and logistics expertise ensure your products maintain their quality and arrive safely on schedule.

Optimized LTL Consolidation
Minimized claims risk with only one stop
Pre-set delivery appointments
Direct, personalized, and dedicated service representative
Specialized freight handling
No contracts

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What is Partial Truckload?

Partial Truckload combines the cost-effectiveness of Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping with the service quality of Full Truckload (FTL). For the food and beverage industry, this means you can efficiently ship your products—be it perishable goods, bulk ingredients, or packaged beverages—without needing to fill an entire truck. This service is ideal for shipments requiring specialized handling, temperature control, and timely delivery.

It’s ideally suited for shipments with one or more of these characteristics:

5-21 pallets
Up to 35 ft of trailer space
Require a pre-set delivery appointment at destination
Bulky or oversized products
Heavy products up to 25,000 lbs.
Fragile or perishable products

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Why Choose Partial Truckload Shipping for Food & Beverage?

1. Cost Efficiency for Food & Beverage Shipments

Partial Truckload Shipping allows food and beverage companies to pay only for the truck space they need, reducing shipping costs while ensuring fast delivery. Unlike Full Truckload, our Volume LTL for Food & Beverage services minimize empty space and reduce expenses without compromising service quality.

2. Minimized Handling to Prevent Damage

Our food & beverage freight solutions are designed to reduce the risk of damage or spoilage by limiting the handling of your products. This minimizes touchpoints and decreases the chances of contamination—crucial for maintaining food safety and quality.

3. Temperature-Controlled Options

We offer refrigerated partial truckload shipping options for temperature-sensitive goods. Our temperature-controlled trucks ensure that perishables like dairy, meat, and beverages remain fresh throughout their journey.

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Our Specialized Food & Beverage Shipping Services

Temperature-Controlled Shipping for Food

Maintaining the freshness and safety of perishable products is essential. Our temperature-controlled shipping solutions cater to the food and beverage industry, ensuring your products remain at optimal temperatures from pick-up to delivery.

Compliance with Food Safety Standards

Our food and beverage logistics adhere to FDA and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) regulations. From strict temperature control to safe packaging practices, we prioritize the safety and quality of your food shipments.

Pre-Set Delivery Appointments

We understand the importance of on-time deliveries to retailers and distributors. Sunset Pacific coordinates pre-set delivery appointments with major food and beverage chains, ensuring your products arrive when expected.

Specialized Freight Services

Differences Between Partial Truckload and Volume LTL Shipping

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Partial Truckload originating in California, Nevada and Arizona. Delivering nationwide.

With pick-up origins throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada, we achieve nationwide deliveries with pre-set appointments to major retailers. When you work with us for Partial Truckload, gain access to: —

Same day local pick up in Southern CA
Same Day or Next day pick up in Northern CA, Phoenix, AZ, or Las Vegas, NV
Typical 3-5 business days in-transit, customized to your requirements
Serving Chicagoland area with deliveries to
CA, TX, NV, NM, CO & UT.

Who We Serve

Sunset Pacific Transportation primarily serves two kinds of customers.

Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL’s)

Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL’s) nationwide turn to Sunset Pacific Transportation for great rates with high service levels from a mode they can’t get anywhere else. We are the Carrier of Choice for Partial Truckload and Volume LTL for large brokers such as CH Robinson, Coyote and Echo, as well as small, specialized 3PLs.

Shippers and Direct Customers

Shippers and Direct Customers in wide range of industries with diverse product profiles partner with Sunset Pacific Transportation directly as well. What they like most: Truckload-like service and specialized product handling at a fraction of the price. Hussman, UHaul and Zamboni, among others, have come to rely on us for an exceptional shipping and delivery experience for shipments originating out of California, Arizona and Nevada.

Partial Truckload Industry Leadership

Since 1987, Sunset Pacific Transportation has served as the industry leader for Partial Truckload. We consolidate multiple shipments from different companies into one truckload, giving you the best rate benefits of Traditional LTL shipping combined with the great service and handling requirements one expects from Full Truckload. Headquartered in Chino, CA, Sunset Pacific Transportation provides:

Flexible weight and volume options to accommodate a wide range of shipment sizes
Guaranteed space and dedicated truck utilization
Reduced handling and fewer touchpoints compared to Traditional LTL or multiple LTL shipments
Direct, personalized and dedicated service representative
Same Day Pick Up for Southern CA
Same Day or Next Day Pick Up for Northern CA, Phoenix, and Las Vegas

Technology & Tracking for Partial Truckload

Need to know where your shipment is and when it will arrive? Get the information you need when you need it with the real-time shipment data and your direct, personalized customer service representative that goes a step above. Our technology makes the shipping process more efficient by providing:

Fast Online Quotes

Fast online quotes via email, web or phone

Easy Load
Tender

Available through email, EDI, API or our customer portal

Real Time Tracking

Real-time shipment tracking to final destination

Pre-Set Appointments

Delivery appointments pre-set and visible online

Improved Driver Safety

Driver safety through monitoring and scoring platforms

Enhanced Security

Security lockdown capabilities

Electronic Proof of Delivery

Electronic proof of delivery (POD) on website or via email

Quick
Online Chat

Online chat with your service representative

Flexible Billing Options

Billing through website, email, EDI, web portal, or good old fashioned mail

Customer Portals

Customer portals/CRM for every step of the process

Enjoy peace-of-mind knowing our technology has your shipment covered from start to finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Partial Truckload Shipping?

Partial Truckload combines smaller shipments into one truckload, allowing for cost-effective shipping while minimizing product handling.

Is refrigerated shipping available for perishables?

Yes, we provide temperature-controlled shipping options to ensure your perishable food and beverage items arrive fresh and safe.

Can you ship to multiple destinations?

Yes, our flexible logistics solutions allow for multi-stop deliveries across the U.S.

How do you ensure compliance with food safety regulations?

We adhere to all FDA and FSMA regulations, ensuring food safety standards are met for every shipment.

What are the cost benefits of freight consolidation?

By consolidating shipments, you pay only for the space you use, leading to significant savings compared to traditional shipping methods.