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Food, Perishables & Retail Consumables

From fresh to shelf-stable—delivered safely, on time, and nationwide with full visibility.

With perishables, timing isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s everything.

Whether you’re distributing fresh food, temperature-sensitive ingredients, or boxed retail consumables, the risk is the same: spoilage, shrinkage, and missed SLAs. And with consumer expectations higher than ever, delays and mishandling can cost more than just the product—they can cost your reputation.

At American Expediting, we move time-sensitive, high-volume goods with the care and speed they demand. From grocery distribution and meal kits to CPG brands and direct-to-consumer shipments, we keep inventory moving and protected—nationwide, with full visibility every step of the way.

Lean on us for:
  • Scheduled, same-day, and recurring deliveries
  • Temperature-controlled vehicle availability
  • Direct-to-store, fulfillment center, or customer doorstep
  • Chain of custody with milestone-based tracking
  • 247/365 dispatch support and nationwide coverage

Smart transport for sensitive goods.

Whether it’s boxed snacks for retail display or perishables for meal prep services, your product gets white-glove-level attention—without the drama. We follow exact SOPs to reduce spoilage and ensure proper care during transport.

  • Clean, food-safe vehicles and compliant drivers
  • FIFO rotation and restock support available
  • POD options: signature, timestamp, or photo
  • Minimal handling and direct-drop delivery
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No Guesswork. No Waste.

Inventory integrity requires real-time visibility. With milestone tracking, temperature-sensitive handling, and centralized coordination, we help minimize loss and maximize uptime—whether you're feeding patients, fulfilling consumer orders, or restocking stores.

  • Real-time GPS tracking with proactive alerts
  • Custom reporting, digital confirmation, and KPI visibility
  • Integrated support for multi-stop and multi-market routes
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Why American Expediting?

From routine to critical. We’re ready.

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24/7/365

Always on, always ready—with 24/7 live customer support and driver availability across the U.S. and Canada.

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Top Tier Drivers

Our 5,000+ drivers are in it for the long-haul, not the quick gig. Certified professionals—trained in HIPAA, TSA, Dangerous Goods, and customer-specific-protocols. 

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Tech That Simplifies

Our tech adapts to you—fast API integrations enable easy order entry, real-time tracking, chain of custody, invoicing and insights. Go live in as little as 4 weeks.

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Agility & Scale

As your true partner, our network scales with you—strategic warehouses, hubs, and agile routing ensure reliable logistics, even during disruptions.

CASE STUDY

Keeping the Brew Moving—Every Day

When DCR Coffee needed a reliable logistics partner to manage time-sensitive coffee deliveries across their service footprint, American Expediting stepped in. Our consistent routing support ensures their coffee reaches cafes, retailers, and partners fresh and on time—every single day. 

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