Driving Time
14.9 hr
Driving Distance
964 mi
Fuel Cost
$597.53
Fuel cost is estimated from the national average diesel price according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration
Los Angeles to Portland Freight Broker
Major food processor uses Direct Drive Logistics rail capabilities to open West Coast Market. Our client, a major Midwest steel processor, needed steel storage facilities in Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, San Diego, CA and Phoenix, AZ to serve their processors more effectively in the area.
Direct Drive Logistics provided the perfect customized solution. To accommodate this account, Direct Drive Logistics obtained the necessary licensing and trained all employees on use of these materials, while using temperature-controlled trucks. ISO certification was also obtained so as to meet the rigid sanitation requirements of a food-grade warehouse. DDL’s WMS computer system provided the necessary lot control the client needed to manage the movement of goods by manufacturing date, and DDL managed the JIT needs of the local facilities by coordinating the scheduling of both inbound rail and outbound local trucking.
The end result was that the client was able to open the west coast market with almost no additional capital investment. Inventory turn times and speed to market increased dramatically, and sales have grown 10-fold now that the company is able to distribute locally.
Contact Direct Drive Logistics 1-877-633-5045
