Logistics
Plan smarter. Ship faster. Spend less.
Logistics Solutions
For 30 years, Climate Express has powered supply chains with precision logistics—from route design and load optimization to real-time visibility and exception management. Based near St. Louis, MO, we support regional and nationwide networks with dependable planning, proactive communication, and measurable results.
Industries We Support
Industries We Support
- Food & Beverage Distribution
- Manufacturing & Packaging
- Retail & Consumer Goods
- Pet food
- Healthcare products
Each sector has unique compliance and handling needs. Our SOPs, sanitation standards, and driver training align to yours—especially for temperature-sensitive freight.
Technology & Control
Technology & Control
- Live GPS + Temp Telemetry (door events, route exceptions)
- Digital Docs (POD, BOL, e-sign) for faster billing and clean audits
- Scorecards & QBRs (OTD, dwell, claims, cost per mile/stop)
- API/EDI Integrations
What You Can Expect (KPIs)
What You Can Expect (KPIs)
- On-Time Delivery: 98%+ to appt window
- Dwell Reduction: 15–30% vs. baseline after 90 days
- Claims Rate: Sub-0.5% with temp integrity & clean equipment
- Communication Score: <15-min response on exceptions
Coverage
Coverage
Midwest-based. Nationwide reach.
Control tower and partner network cover regional & Long distance across the contiguous U.S.
Why Climate Express Logistics?
- Data-Driven Planning Lane strategy that cuts dwell and deadhead.
- On-Time, On-Budget Appointment accuracy and proactive ETA management.
- Full Visibility GPS + temperature telemetry, live status, and exception alerts.
- Scalable Capacity Surge coverage, seasonal flex, and dedicated options.
- Audit-Ready Digital POD, compliance records, and clean documentation flow.
Core Logistics Services
- Network & Lane Design Model alternatives, align service windows, and reduce total landed costs.
- Load Planning & Optimization Improve cube and balance transit with cost.
- Carrier & Mode Coordination Single point of control across truckload, temp-controlled, and dry.
- Appointment & Yard Management DC-friendly scheduling
- Real-Time Visibility & Alerts Live location/temperature telemetry, geofence events, exception playbooks.
SmartWay Transportation Partnership
As a SmartWay approved carrier Climate Express has collectively demonstrated and formed a strong foundation for voluntarily communicating our organization’s Sustainability performance and operation Excellence.- Credible efficiency tracking and emissions accounting
- Demonstrated commitment
- Measurable results
- Operational efficiencies
- Sustainability innovations
- Continuous improvement
- Industry recognition
How We Work (Simple, Proven Process)
- Discovery Commodity, lanes, SLAs, pain points, constraints.
- Design Route models, capacity plan, KPI targets, SOPs
- Launch Carrier alignment, appointment mapping, EDI/portal setup.
- Control Tower 24/7 monitoring, exceptions, and status comms.
- Continuous Improvement Quarterly business reviews, cost/service tune-ups.