FFE beefs up LTL reefer service on West Coast

FFE's expansion is in response to customer demand for enhanced service options for temperature controlled LTL shipments moving between California and the Pacific Northwest on the I-5 corridor, according to the carrier.

The Trucker News Services

3/31/2009

DALLAS — Frozen Food Express Industries Inc. has expanded its regional service on the west coast. Beginning April 6, FFE said it will provide overnight and two day LTL service for intra-state California and two day service between the Pacific Northwest and California.

The expansion is in response to customer demand for enhanced service options for temperature controlled LTL shipments moving between California and the Pacific Northwest on the I-5 corridor, according to the carrier.

“We are pleased to be able to offer the same reliable service our customers have come to expect in this new market,” said Joe Jaska, FFE vice president of LTL Operations. “Our expanded regional service coupled with the introduction of our on-line, real time shipment tracking function via the customer web portal will keep FFE the industry leader in full service temperature controlled LTL.”

The regional expansion into major markets on the west coast is meant to complement FFE’s existing nationwide LTL network.

Frozen Food Express Industries, Inc. is a temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload carrier, with core operations in the transport of temperature-controlled products and perishable goods including food, health care and confectionery products. Service is offered in over-the-road and intermodal modes for temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload, as well as dry truckload. FFEX also provides brokerage/logistics services, as well as dedicated fleets to its customers.

Kevin Jones of The Trucker staff can be reached for comment at kevinj@thetrucker.com.