Logistics & Warehousing Capabilities
Engineered multi-modal transport, temperature-regulated cold chain, high-bay storage, and rapid cross-dock transloading backed by 24/7 West Michigan dispatch.
Full Truckload (FTL) & Dedicated Fleet
High-capacity point-to-point transit across all 48 states, Canada, and Mexico corridors.
Full truckload shipping is the backbone of the U.S. freight economy, moving roughly 11.8 billion tons of goods annually and accounting for more than 80% of domestic freight revenue. AFL Logistics deploys a modern, ELD-compliant fleet of 53' dry vans, refrigerated units, and flatbeds to guarantee daily capacity commitments for major automotive, consumer goods, and industrial accounts. With dedicated fleet options, your freight never waits for a broker to find a truck — the asset is reserved for your lane before the load ever tendered.
- 53' Air-Ride Dry Vans & Air-Ride Flatbeds
- Guaranteed Drop Trailer Programs at Shipper/Receiver
- Real-Time Satellite GPS Telemetry & Automated Arrival Geofencing
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) & Volume LTL
Optimized pallet shipping with consolidated pricing and zero re-handling.
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight lets shippers move 1 to 12 pallets without paying for a full trailer. The U.S. LTL market generates over $70 billion annually, serving manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who ship partial loads to multiple destinations. AFL's dynamic volume LTL routing connects your partial loads directly from our West Michigan and regional cross-docks to destination hubs with minimal re-handling, reducing both transit time and damage claims that plague traditional terminal-based LTL networks.
- 1 to 12 Pallet Tier-1 Volume Freight
- Direct Linehaul Shuttles between AFL Distribution Hubs
- White-Glove Inside Delivery & Liftgate Options
Warehousing, High-Bay & Inventory Staging
3.2M+ sq. ft. of secure, food-grade, and industrial pallet storage.
Warehousing is the strategic anchor of modern supply chains, holding $2+ trillion of U.S. business inventory at any given moment. AFL Logistics operates over 3.2 million square feet of Class-A distribution space across West Michigan, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, the Inland Empire, and Harrisburg — totaling more than 450,000 pallet positions. Whether you require overflow storage during peak automotive runs or long-term finished-goods staging, every AFL facility operates under a computerized warehouse management system (WMS) with real-time barcode inventory control, lot tracking, and FIFO/FEFO rotation.
- Over 450,000 Pallet Positions in West MI, Chicago, Dallas & Atlanta
- AIB International Food-Grade Certified Sanitation
- High-Density Push-Back and Drive-In Pallet Racking
Cross-Docking & Transloading Hubs
Eliminate warehouse holding costs with direct dock-to-dock sorting.
Cross-docking is the practice of unloading inbound freight and directly loading it onto outbound trailers with little or no storage in between — collapsing dwell time from days to minutes. AFL's West Michigan central terminal and coastal logistics gateways operate round-the-clock cross-dock doors, transloading shipments arriving by ocean container or rail onto outbound regional trucks within 15 to 30 minutes. This eliminates storage fees, reduces inventory carrying costs, and accelerates freight velocity through your supply chain.
- Immediate Inbound Deconsolidation & Segregation
- Overweight Container Transloading to Legal Highway Axles
- Shifted Load Restacking & Emergency Pallet Rework
Cold Chain & Refrigerated Logistics
Continuous -20°F to 65°F climate maintenance for food & perishables.
The cold chain is the temperature-controlled supply chain that keeps food, pharmaceuticals, and perishables safe from origin to consumption. The U.S. cold chain logistics market exceeds $30 billion and is governed by the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and international GDP (Good Distribution Practice) standards for pharmaceuticals. AFL operates multi-temperature reefers and climate-controlled warehouse chambers with automated remote temperature telemetry, protecting your temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, fresh food, and specialty chemicals across every mile.
- Dual-Temp and Single-Temp 53' Reefers
- FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Certified Compliance
- Continuous Cellular Temperature Telematics & Automated Alerts
Intermodal Rail Freight & Rail Spurs
Cost-effective, sustainable long-haul freight linking Midwest manufacturing.
Intermodal rail freight moves shipping containers and trailers across long-haul corridors on Class-1 railroads, combining rail's fuel efficiency with trucking's door-to-door flexibility. The U.S. intermodal market moves roughly 18 million containers annually and offers shippers 3-4x fuel efficiency versus over-the-road trucking, plus significant cost savings on long-haul lanes. AFL's West Michigan and Dallas facilities feature direct rail spurs connecting to Norfolk Southern and CSX, enabling boxcar and centerbeam unloading directly into our warehouses for heavy industrial freight.
- Direct Rail-Served Warehouses (Norfolk Southern & CSX Connections)
- Boxcar and Centerbeam Unloading Capabilities
- 53' Domestic Intermodal Containers for Long-Haul Corridors
The AFL Competitive Edge
Why AFL Logistics Stands Out in Enterprise Supply Chains
| Logistics Capability | Apex Forwarding (AFL) | Traditional 3PLs | Freight Brokers Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage & Physical Warehouses | 3.2M+ sq. ft. Owned/Operated Facilities | Often subcontracted third-party | Zero physical warehousing |
| Direct Rail-Spur Sidings | Yes (Grand Rapids & Dallas Rail Siding) | Rare, extra drayage fees | None |
| Dispatch Availability | 24/7/365 Dedicated West MI Ops Desk | Standard business hours | Call center routing |
| Cross-Dock Turnaround Time | 15 - 30 Minute Target In/Out | 2 - 6 hour queue | No cross-dock control |
| Real-Time Telemetry & EDI | Live Satellite GPS + 214 EDI Feeds | Manual driver check calls | Lagged status updates |
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