Reasons to Use Time-Sensitive Freight Services

Fast freight shipping options can keep you on track

It’s easy to think that time-sensitive solutions — like expedite and time-critical — are just about speed, but the reality is far more complex. From reducing the risk of delays to increasing operational efficiency, there are multiple reasons businesses turn to these timely freight solutions. Here’s why they can keep your business on track in more ways than one.

Benefits of time-sensitive solutions

While speed is certainly a major benefit of time-sensitive services, there are other equally important reasons to use them for your freight.

Reduced risk of delay

Time-sensitive solutions work by making sure freight doesn’t get stuck at any point in the process. From the moment a shipment is booked, experts work to ensure everything runs smoothly and any disruptions are handled promptly. This ensures your shipment stays on schedule and reaches its destination right when it’s needed.

Precise delivery options

Time-sensitive shipments allow you to schedule delivery on a specific date, at a specific time or during a specific window of a few hours. Combining precision with speed means you can meet exact, limited delivery appointments like retail or tradeshow deadlines.

Extended service hours

While many freight solutions are only available during a normal workday, time-sensitive options offer 24/7/365 service. This means you can get pickup, delivery and live customer support even on nights, weekends and holidays.

This added flexibility makes all the difference in getting critical shipments picked up and delivered exactly when you need them.

Ability to respond to emergencies

Since time-sensitive services are designed to help freight travel as quickly as possible, they’re the most reliable option in an urgent situation. This might mean expediting shipments to meet just-in-time manufacturing expectations or to avoid line-downs or stock-outs. It can also mean recovering freight that's delayed in transit.

Enhanced visibility and security

Geo-fencing, live-tracking and door sensors are just a few of the advanced visibility and security features that can be added to many time-sensitive services. These options help you accurately communicate and plan for deliveries and also protect against theft by giving immediate alerts if shipments go off schedule or off route.

Increased efficiency

Focusing on speed and efficiency, these services reduce delays and keep things running smoothly. Real-time tracking and proactive planning help manage any issues before they affect the schedule, ensuring resources are used efficiently and downtime is reduced. This results in a more agile and efficient supply chain.

Need it shipped now? Choose ArcBest

Whatever your reasons for choosing time-sensitive services, you need a carrier that delivers on your expectations. That’s why ArcBest offers logistics solutions to meet every need. Whether you ship ground expedite through our Panther Premium Logistics^® fleet or time-critical through our LTL carrier ABF Freight^®, we’ll deliver speed and precision to keep your operations running smoothly.