Flexibility and Solutions in the Market
Shippers want to work with a company they know can provide stability even when the market shifts. At J.B. Hunt, our Final Mile Services® offerings come together to create comprehensive and customizable solutions that are flexible enough to support our customers through every mile and every market change.
We’re Driven for You™ and understand what it takes to keep your business running smoothly. Keep reading to see what our Final Mile Services delivery team can provide for you.
Blending Solutions for Flexibility and Customization
Our capabilities cover more than just the last mile of the product journey – our teams work to create hybrid logistics programs for ultimate flexibility through the first, middle and last miles. We have a range of services and solutions, like 11 terminals with historically low damage rates that are strategically placed across the country for easier access to key markets, that help us to create a cohesive yet customized logistics experience that gets merchandise and goods where they need to be.
Some of the services we provide through our Final Mile Services team include:
- Consolidation: Want to get shipments on one truck? No problem. From our pool points or customers’ suppliers, we can consolidate shipments to put them into one truckload for more efficient routing and delivery.
- Sourcing Truckloads: We can source truckloads based on customers’ freight volume and consolidate truckloads where possible for efficiency. Finding capacity for our customers is a breeze with our company-owned fleet and third-party truckload carrier network.
- Complete Home Delivery: You’ll receive a single point of contact at J.B. Hunt to manage your supply chain from beginning to end – by combining our expertise in logistics, warehousing services and industry-leading technology, we can provide you with end-to-end solutions.
- Less-Than-Truckload (LTL): Our specialized LTL services mean transporting goods and materials that require the carrier to take extra measures for secure delivery – from furniture delivery to appliances with options for white glove service and installation, it can be utilized to move big and bulky items that are too large for parcel shipping but too small for a full truckload. Consolidation efforts work directly with LTL services using our hub-and-spoke distribution method.
- Intermodal: If needed, we can convert freight to our intermodal service to provide a more sustainable to create a more cost-effective option for customers who need an additional level of flexibility for shipping.
- Pool Point: Our various pool point distribution locations can get merchandise or goods in one place before moving them to their next destination. And the cross-dock solutions we utilize at our pool points are customizable – helping with speed to market.
High Service Standards
Communication is crucial to maintaining a flexible transportation program. Having open lines of communication with our customers creates a baseline for quality. Once that baseline is established, our account management and customer solutions teams stay in close contact with customers to get them the best solutions for their current needs.
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“There is this shared idea of what quality means, and we can see that in everything. We can see that in how the drivers are vetted, what level of service is expected when the delivery teams go to our customers’ homes, the dedication to sustainability…and how we want to be better together every day.”
Vice President of Customer Experience, Strategy and Distribution at an ecommerce furniture manufacturer and retailer.
We make these efforts to create true collaboration between our teams and customers. It helps us understand their business and better prepare for how to support their future shipment needs. Our proprietary Customer Value Delivery® service model, rigorous driving hiring and training practices, as well as our high safety and security standards sets us up for success if challenges arise.
Better Solutions for Your Business
We strive to make raving fans out of our customers by providing excellent service and delivering long-term value.
Let our Final Mile Services teams provide flexible logistics solutions that support your unique shipping needs during the first, middle or last mile. With a logistics provider that covers every mile of your transportation needs, you can get back to doing what you do best – running your business.
J.B. Hunt is driven for you and we are ready to build you a customized logistics program that fits your needs. Connect with us to get started!