Seamless Supply: Tailored Freight Solutions for a Rapidly Growing Flooring Distributor
In the fast-paced world of wholesale distribution, managing high-volume product movement while ensuring on-time deliveries is no easy task. All South Flooring, a leading distributor of resilient flooring products, needed a reliable logistics partner to help them scale operations, increase efficiency, and improve freight visibility—without managing an in-house fleet.
In the wholesale distribution industry, timing, flexibility, and efficiency are critical. For companies managing high-volume product movement, ensuring on-time delivery and seamless logistics can be a complex challenge. This case study explores how Averitt’s comprehensive transportation and logistics services have helped All South Flooring optimize operations, elevate service levels, and gain a competitive edge in the Southeast market.
All South Flooring is a wholesale distributor of resilient flooring products, serving retailers, dealers, and commercial contractors throughout the Southeast. The company focuses on providing solution-driven products while maintaining high service levels to meet home closings, contractor deadlines, and large-scale commercial project demands. As the company grew, it needed a transportation partner that could keep pace – offering scalability and flexibility without requiring it to operate an in-house fleet.
The Challenges:
- Unpredictable Freight Schedules: Relying on multiple carriers without a streamlinedpickup system made it difficult to meet customer expectations for timely deliveries.
- Scalability Without an In-House Fleet: Without an internal trucking operation, All Southneeded a flexible logistics partner to accommodate fluctuating demand.
- Technology and Process Efficiency: Manual rate shopping and order processing acrossmultiple carrier websites created inefficiencies in quoting, booking, and tracking shipments.
- Oversized Freight Handling: Moving long, delicate flooring materials – including trim,molding, and stair treads – required a carrier with specialized handling expertise.
Download the case study to learn how Averitt helped All South Flooring:
- Improve shipping efficiency with drop-and-hook trailer solutions
- Streamline freight management with a single-platform LTL solution
- Enhance inventory visibility and optimize warehouse positioning
- Ensure reliable deliveries with professional drivers and specialized freight handling
