Grow Faster with Flexible Ground Shipping
Partner with ground freight services experts for long-term ground distribution success
In 2020 alone, trucks in the United States carried more than 10 billion tons of goods, underlining the fact that effective ground distribution is a major component of continued growth for most organizations.
Read on to learn if ground shipping is right for your needs and, if so, how AIT will not only infuse your supply chain with adaptable distribution solutions but also offer gateway connections for international shipping via our global network.
For years, factors like cost-effectiveness and convenience have made trucking the transit method of choice for shipments traveling less than 750 miles. And as fast delivery becomes a universal expectation, scalable ground distribution services are a necessity.
Ground freight takes a variety of forms, including perishables, routine shipments and final-mile deliveries. Whether you're delivering raw goods, manufactured products or anything in between, reliable ground shipping services serve as an engine that powers your business.
Our in-depth logistics knowledge and resources enable us to support shipments in any vertical, including cold chain or government cargo with stringent requirements.
Shipments for any industry benefit from AIT's wide-ranging, U.S. cartage footprint and subject matter expertise. In addition, our strong agent relationships enable us to extend fast, secure transport beyond high-traffic metro areas.
For more details, explore your ground shipment vehicle and distribution timing options.
Shipments for any industry benefit from AIT's wide-ranging, U.S. cartage footprint and subject matter expertise. In addition, our strong agent relationships enable us to extend fast, secure transport beyond high-traffic metro areas.
For more details, explore your ground shipment vehicle and distribution timing options.
Our ground distribution services include weekend linehaul services, along with daily and mid-week lane segments to cartage cities across the United States.
Wherever your shipment is heading, AIT's logistics experience adds reliability and security. With the company-wide logistics knowledge to handle transborder deliveries, warehouse management and more, we provide end-to-end distribution services, including:
- Inside pickup and delivery
- Hazardous materials transport
- Oversized cargo
- Residential delivery
- White glove delivery options
- Lift gate service
- Merge-in-transit service
- Air ride equipment
- Intermodal transportation
- Reverse logistics
Ground Distribution shipment spotlights
November 21, 2024
When an automotive customer needed to clear a stockpile of steel coils taking up space in their Central Texas warehouse on a Saturday afternoon, AIT was ready to step up.
Within hours of receiving the call, our team mobilized a fleet of 15 flatbed trailers to load the special cargo and ship it straight to Houston—meeting an aggressive timeline that other providers simply couldn’t match, thanks to AIT’s:
Within hours of receiving the call, our team mobilized a fleet of 15 flatbed trailers to load the special cargo and ship it straight to Houston—meeting an aggressive timeline that other providers simply couldn’t match, thanks to AIT’s:
- Weekend coverage
- Swift access to specialized equipment
- Flexible capacity network
October 17, 2024
In October 2024, AIT took a historical step toward decarbonizing the supply chain with our carrier partner, Z Transportation.
Utilizing an electric tractor unit, Z Transportation successfully completed the longest EV delivery ever for AIT—transporting crucial computing equipment for our technology sector customer on an 800-mile journey from New Jersey to Chicago.
This achievement proves that electric vehicles can overcome range limitations and provide long-distance linehaul service, a major milestone for sustainable logistics!
As advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure continue to evolve, AIT remains committed to exploring innovative ways to reduce emissions for our customers and the entire freight forwarding industry, driving a more sustainable future for all.
Utilizing an electric tractor unit, Z Transportation successfully completed the longest EV delivery ever for AIT—transporting crucial computing equipment for our technology sector customer on an 800-mile journey from New Jersey to Chicago.
This achievement proves that electric vehicles can overcome range limitations and provide long-distance linehaul service, a major milestone for sustainable logistics!
As advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure continue to evolve, AIT remains committed to exploring innovative ways to reduce emissions for our customers and the entire freight forwarding industry, driving a more sustainable future for all.
August 20, 2024
In a significant operation coinciding with AIT-Chicago’s move to a brand-new facility in Palatine, Illinois, our food logistics team successfully orchestrated a nationwide distribution campaign for a leading multinational consumer foods manufacturer.
The operation involved the launch of new food products under two of the client’s banner brands, including ready-to-bake doughs and frozen snack food products, to 1,150 locations across the United States.
The products needed to be delivered in perfect condition, adhering to strict temperature controls and timing to meet the market launch dates.
At the newly opened state-of-the-art temperature-controlled facility in Palatine, AIT received 20 pallets of assorted products from the client. Our team meticulously broke down the full pallets into smaller unit quantities, creating customized kits with up to four cases per package, ensuring optimized quality and efficiency for each delivery.
Each package was prepared using gel packs and insulated containers for the 350 refrigerated items while ensuring the 800 frozen products were packed with dry ice and shipped overnight to maintain product integrity. All 1,150 shipments were delivered on schedule.
By ensuring timely and excursion-free delivery of these new offerings, AIT helped the client effectively launch their new products, targeting their desired demographics successfully and boosting the market presence of their multi-million-dollar brand portfolio.
The operation involved the launch of new food products under two of the client’s banner brands, including ready-to-bake doughs and frozen snack food products, to 1,150 locations across the United States.
The products needed to be delivered in perfect condition, adhering to strict temperature controls and timing to meet the market launch dates.
At the newly opened state-of-the-art temperature-controlled facility in Palatine, AIT received 20 pallets of assorted products from the client. Our team meticulously broke down the full pallets into smaller unit quantities, creating customized kits with up to four cases per package, ensuring optimized quality and efficiency for each delivery.
Each package was prepared using gel packs and insulated containers for the 350 refrigerated items while ensuring the 800 frozen products were packed with dry ice and shipped overnight to maintain product integrity. All 1,150 shipments were delivered on schedule.
By ensuring timely and excursion-free delivery of these new offerings, AIT helped the client effectively launch their new products, targeting their desired demographics successfully and boosting the market presence of their multi-million-dollar brand portfolio.
April 11, 2024
In a recent healthcare operation, AIT’s logistics pros demonstrated unparalleled precision and dedication, successfully transporting five proprietary molds for a biotechnology leader.
Our task: to move these critical assets from one manufacturer to another, ensuring their integrity and security throughout the journey.
Our approach? Tailor-made solutions. We coordinated closely with local experts to construct custom crates, perfectly dimensioned to protect the invaluable molds. Not stopping there, we also supplied additional materials for enhanced internal security, all in response to our client's specific needs.
From Minnesota to South Carolina, an exclusive truck carried these pivotal components, delivering not just the molds, but also peace of mind, right on schedule.
This operation underscored AIT's commitment to going above and beyond, especially when it comes to the sensitive needs of the healthcare sector. And, as a result, AIT continues to serve this customer daily.
Our task: to move these critical assets from one manufacturer to another, ensuring their integrity and security throughout the journey.
Our approach? Tailor-made solutions. We coordinated closely with local experts to construct custom crates, perfectly dimensioned to protect the invaluable molds. Not stopping there, we also supplied additional materials for enhanced internal security, all in response to our client's specific needs.
From Minnesota to South Carolina, an exclusive truck carried these pivotal components, delivering not just the molds, but also peace of mind, right on schedule.
This operation underscored AIT's commitment to going above and beyond, especially when it comes to the sensitive needs of the healthcare sector. And, as a result, AIT continues to serve this customer daily.