Final Mile (Or Last Mile) Service
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What is Final Mile or Last Mile Service?
Freight services like the final or last mile include additional service and equipment options like using smaller trucks for limited access roads, inside delivery, carrying upstairs, removing packaging materials, and installing the item. The terms may also be used to describe the last “leg” or mile before delivery is made. One example is when using smaller trucks to make deliveries in residential neighborhoods or locations with limited access roads (roads too narrow or fragile to withstand the weight and size of a standard 53′ dry van trailer).
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Personalized Customer Support: FreightCenter is committed to satisfying our customers. Our friendly customer support team is here to help you every step of the way, from initial inquiries to post-shipment concerns. We handle all aspects of logistics, including tracking, paperwork, and communication with carriers, so you can focus on your business while we manage your shipment. Choose us for our reliable service and affordable quotes!
What is the Difference Between Final Mile Delivery and White Glove?
Final mile delivery may include white glove services such as professional installation and setup. When white glove services are requested, a team of professionals will install the shipped item after delivery is made. For example, when you buy a new stove or oven online or in-store, your shipment will likely include white glove delivery services.
What is the Difference Between First and Final Mile Logistics?
First and final mile have opposite meanings. While first mile includes services like inside pickup and packaging services, final mile services include inside delivery and unpackaging. Both services involve special handling that comes at an additional cost depending on the selected carrier.
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Is Last or Final Mile Service Only For Residential Delivery?
Last mile delivery is not restricted to residential deliveries. Businesses and agencies can use final mile services as well. There is a range of final mile solutions for scenarios such as:
Residential delivery of appliances and furniture
When consumers purchase heavy appliances and household items, the shipping typically includes installation and removal of the old item. For example, mattress retailers may include unpackaging, set up, and removal of your old mattress and box spring.
Deliveries to job sites for construction materials and flooring installation
Long and short-term construction projects may require perfectly timed deliveries or warehouse space until the job site is prepped or inspected. For example, a delivery of wood panels that requires expert installation may need to be stored until the cement foundation has been poured.
Business-to-business deliveries of professional equipment
Businesses receive inbound freight shipments for many reasons. When opening a new restaurant or upgrading office equipment, a business owner may need professional installation of heavy restaurant or medical equipment.
Warehousing and Storage Solutions
When supply chain logistics and order fulfillment become more than a simple project, FreightCenter can help businesses find alternatives to handling inbound deliveries from manufacturers and outbound deliveries to distributors or end customers. Your FreightCenter Agent can guide you in the best direction when opting for final mile service. To get a freight quote that includes white glove delivery or special handling, please contact customer service or your agent for a detailed quote. Book all your shipments with FreightCenter and save time and money with our volume pricing and unbeatable customer satisfaction, call 800.716.7608 today.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Final Mile or Last Mile Service
Q. What is Final Mile (or Last Mile) Service?
Final Mile service (or Last Mile service) is the last step in the delivery process. Customers order products to be delivered to their homes, which delivery vehicles pick up from a warehouse or fulfillment center to complete the order.
Q. Why is Final Mile shipping so important?
Final Mile shipping is how a product gets into the hands of customers. Retailers rely on customer demand to choose inventories and determine their needed quantity. Customers also expect a quick, safe delivery, which drivers and delivery people consider when they deliver products to customers.
Q. What is the difference between Final Mile and First Mile shipping?
First Mile shipping is the first step in the delivery process. Suppliers and manufacturers finish developing products that are transported from a manufacturing plant to a warehouse to be stored, a fulfillment center to be shipped to customers, or a transporter to be shipped internationally. While both are steps in the supply chain and need to be efficient and quick for successful operations, First Mile concerns itself with getting products from manufacturing to storage or the next leg of transporting. At the same time, Final Mile revolves around the customer, from the initial order to the final delivery.
Three Advantages of Using FreightCenter for Final Mile Delivery
25+ Years of Service
We have over 25 years of experience, as evidenced by our large network of professional carriers. Our knowledgeable team of shipping experts is ready to help you optimize your shipping experience.
Customizable Shipping Options
Need a liftgate? No problem! Need to ship your products quickly? We got you covered! Our FreightCenter agents can offer tailored solutions for your specific shipping needs while offering affordable rates you can’t find anywhere else.
Friendly Customer Support
Our customer support team has the answers to many of your shipping questions and concerns. We’re here to help you through every step of the shipping process, from initial inquiries to post-shipment issues.
