Cross Dock

Sacramento Cross Dock Warehouse

Our fast, reliable cross docking services keep your freight moving—saving time, reducing storage costs, and keeping your supply chain efficient from start to finish.

Spacious 45,000 square foot warehouse.

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Available 24/7 to handle your shipments.

At Total Freight Solutions, we specialize in fast, dependable cross-docking that keeps freight moving through Sacramento without costly delays. Our 45,000-square-foot cross dock warehouse near I-80 operates 24/7 to support carriers, brokers, and logistics partners with efficient inbound and outbound transfers, load rework, and short-term staging.

Drivers and dispatchers consistently mention our quick response times, professional team, and clear communication—especially during after-hours or emergency situations. As soon as a load arrives, our crew unloads, sorts, and reloads freight for immediate dispatch. We’re equipped with forklifts, long forks, shrink-wrap, and staging space to handle full truckload and LTL freight efficiently. Whether you’re managing tight schedules, late appointments, or multiple deliveries, our team helps minimize detention and keep your trucks on the road.

Our Sacramento Cross Dock Capabilities

24/7 access for carriers, dispatchers, and logistics partners
Four dock bays with both inside and outside loading options
Forklifts, pallet jacks, spare pallets, and shrink-wrap for rework and staging
Experienced staff to re-palletize, rewrap, and organize freight for quick turnaround
Secure short-term holding and re-delivery coordination when schedules change

Why Carriers Choose Total Freight Solutions

Our location near I-80 provides fast access to major routes including I-5, Hwy 50, and Hwy 99, making it easy for drivers moving freight across Northern California and Nevada. We understand how critical timing is in logistics, which is why our team is always ready to receive, rework, or re-deliver freight at any hour. Customers frequently note our flexibility and professionalism when loads shift, appointments are missed, or re-stacking is needed on short notice.

For immediate assistance or to schedule a cross-dock transfer, call (916) 400-0227 or email our team. We’re ready 24/7 to help you keep your freight moving safely and on time.

Client Testimonial

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I’ve never been to Crossdock this big this clean and professional, very helpful and always come through at time of need and friendly !!! Thanks guys!

– Dre Art

Sacramento Cross Dock Warehousing

Advantages of Cross Docking

Reduced Inventory Holding Costs

Cross-docking minimizes the need for warehousing and storage space, leading to lower inventory holding costs. This can result in significant savings in terms of rent, utilities, and labor required for managing warehouses.

Faster Order Fulfillment

Products can move from the supplier to the customer more quickly since they don’t spend much time in storage. This reduces lead times and allows for faster order processing and delivery, which can improve customer satisfaction.

Lower Handling Costs

Cross-docking reduces the need for multiple handling and repackaging of products. This results in lower labor and material handling costs, as well as reduced risks of product damage or loss during handling.

Improved Inventory Management

By minimizing the amount of time products spend in storage, cross-docking helps in better inventory turnover management. It allows companies to maintain lower safety stock levels while still meeting customer demand.

Enhanced Product Quality and Freshness

Cross-docking is especially beneficial for products with short shelf lives, such as perishable goods. By reducing the time products spend in storage, it helps maintain product freshness and quality.

Streamlined Distribution

Cross-docking can simplify distribution networks by consolidating products from multiple suppliers and then distributing them to various destinations in a more organized manner. This can lead to a more efficient and cost-effective distribution process.

Reduced Transportation Costs

With cross-docking, trucks can be loaded more efficiently and with higher utilization rates. This can lead to reduced transportation costs, as fewer trips are required to move the same amount of goods

Flexibility and Responsiveness

Cross-docking facilities are typically designed for flexibility and adaptability. They can quickly respond to changes in demand, product mix, or transportation schedules, making supply chains more agile.

Better Visibility and Control

Cross-docking facilities often use advanced tracking and monitoring systems, providing better visibility into the movement of products. This improved visibility allows for better control and management of the supply chain.

Environmental Benefits

By reducing the number of stops and transfers, cross-docking can contribute to lower carbon emissions and a more environmentally friendly supply chain.

What does cross dock mean in shipping?

Cross-docking is a logistics process where products are quickly transferred from inbound transport to outbound vehicles without long-term storage. This method helps streamline the supply chain, reduce costs, and speed up deliveries by minimizing time spent in a warehouse. Cross-docking is commonly used for perishable or time-sensitive goods, as well as industries utilizing just-in-time (JIT) delivery systems.

What is a cross dock charge?

A cross-dock charge is a fee applied by logistics providers to cover the costs of unloading, sorting, and reloading goods in a cross-docking operation. This charge compensates for the labor, equipment, and facilities used to transfer products efficiently. Cross-dock charges can vary depending on the volume and type of goods, as well as any additional services such as repackaging or labeling.

What is the difference between cross dock and consolidation?

The difference between cross-docking and consolidation lies in their approach to handling shipments. Cross-docking focuses on fast transfers from inbound to outbound transport, minimizing or eliminating storage time to speed up distribution. In contrast, consolidation involves temporarily storing smaller shipments from various sources until they can be combined into a larger load, optimizing transport efficiency and reducing shipping costs.

Sacramento Cross Dock Facility

Types of Cross Docking

Cross docking is a sophisticated logistics strategy that facilitates the swift movement of goods from suppliers directly to the end users, such as customers or retail outlets, with minimal storage duration.

Each type of cross docking is tailored to optimize different aspects of the supply chain, ensuring that the choice of method aligns with the specific operational needs and logistics objectives of the business. This strategy plays a critical role in modern supply chain management by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving the speed of product delivery.

Manufacturing Cross Docking

This approach is integral in manufacturing environments. It involves the direct transfer of materials to production lines from suppliers. It’s akin to a just-in-time supply strategy, ensuring that components are available precisely when needed, thereby reducing inventory levels and synchronizing supply with production demands.

Distributor Cross Docking

Particularly useful in retail, this method involves consolidating products from various vendors into a single shipment for each retail location. This process not only streamlines the supply chain but also minimizes storage and handling requirements, leading to significant cost savings and improved turnaround times.

Opportunistic Cross Docking

This method takes advantage of specific opportunities to transfer products directly from the receiving dock to the outbound shipping dock. It’s applied when immediate customer demand aligns with incoming shipments, thereby reducing delivery times and bypassing the need for storage.

Transportation Cross Docking

Aimed at optimizing transportation efficiency, this type consolidates shipments from various shippers, particularly in the less-than-truckload sector. By amalgamating smaller shipments heading in the same direction, it significantly reduces transportation costs and enhances load efficiency.

Retail Cross Docking

This variant focuses on the distribution of goods directly to retail stores. It’s highly effective in ensuring a constant flow of fresh inventory to retail outlets, reducing the need for extensive storage space and maintaining up-to-date product offerings.

Sacramento Cross Dock & Storage Warehouse

As a premier Cross-Docking Facility, we specialize in streamlining the supply chain process by efficiently transferring products from inbound to outbound transportation without the need for storage. Our facility is designed to reduce handling costs and minimize storage time, optimizing the logistics process to ensure your goods reach their destination quickly and safely. Our state-of-the-art technology and skilled team ensure the highest standards of service and reliability for our clients.

With a 45,000 square-foot warehouse and four dock bays, Total Freight Solutions can handle all of your cross-docking needs. We have forklifts, as well as long forks, chains, spare pallets, and shrink-wrap to sort and reorganize your freight for proper shipping.

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Location

Total Freight Solutions, Inc
1627 Main Ave Suite 4
Sacramento, CA 95838

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Phone

(916) 400-0227

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Email

info@tfssac.com

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For a quote please call our warehouse at (916) 400-0227 or email us using the form below.