Steel & Lumber Delivery: Inside the AIFP Trucking & Rail Department

When you get your building materials from a wholesale lumber and steel supplier like AIFP, we don’t just provide market analysis and buying advice. We also use our connections to get you the best materials at the best prices, and we take care of all the steel and lumber delivery logistics, so you don’t have to. In today’s blog, we’re giving you a closer look at our entire transportation and logistics department at AIFP, including the in-house transportation coordinators on our trucking and rail teams, as well as our import team.

AIFP’s Rail Team

When buying bulk lumber in the US, it often makes sense to take advantage of the major railways and reload facilities throughout the country. At AIFP, we’ve cultivated strong relationships with rail companies to help secure special rates, which allows us to provide better deals to our customers and suppliers.

Our rail team also takes care of the delivery logistics, making sure that the building materials are going to the correct places and arriving on time. When product becomes stalled, our rail team is there to help to the best of their ability to get things moving again.

Because of our long-standing relationships with rail companies across the country, we can also utilize local reloads to help make large volumes of steel and lumber easier to manage through rail car to truckload conversions. In other words, our rail team takes care of all of the details, giving you a hassle-free delivery experience you can trust.

AIFP’s Trucking Team

Our customers and suppliers are busy enough without having to manage steel and lumber delivery logistics. That’s where the AIFP trucking team comes in. The team works closely with thoroughly vetted carriers to make sure that your building materials get from point A to point B on time, and at a fair price. In fact, our understanding of both sides of the business means we’re better able to create strong relationships that prioritize fairness and reliability.

Not only do we service the entire US, but we can even deliver to certain Canadian districts. We also have connections to many different types of transportation, including flatbeds, maxis, pig vans, and more. We even take care of special delivery requests, including tarping or processing border paperwork.

Our trucking team is on top of getting shipments delivered on-time with quick turnarounds, but they also know that not everything always goes as planned. That is why our team is always prioritizing communication, so resolutions can be made in a timely manner.

Whether you’re buying bulk lumber or steel, our in-house transportation coordinators can take care of everything, including any communication needed between carriers, mills, reloads, traders, and customers. We’ll keep you updated on everything you need to know so that all parties are informed and prepared for their shipments.

AIFP’s Import Team

Need European lumber, steel, or other overseas building materials? Our import team takes the hassle out of port documentation and inspection logistics. In fact, the team tracks, manages, and coordinates the delivery of materials from the moment it loads onto the ship all the way until it gets transferred for delivery by our trucking team. We even work with the ports to help ensure that the building materials are stored securely and properly until our customers are ready to receive delivery.

When you work with AIFP, you can expect us to take care of all the communication between our partners at the port, as well as all the import documentation and inspection logistics, keeping you informed about the status of your order and any complications that arise.

Connect With AIFP Today

Whether you’re a supplier in need of offloading stock or a consumer looking for product, AIFP has you covered. Give our traders a call today so we can help meet your building material needs, including cedar and spruce-pine-fir lumber, plywood, and steel.

Need more reasons to work with AIFP? Check out our blog where we cover everything from the many benefits of working with a wholesale lumber supplier like AIFP to how our traders can help your business.