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Cross Docking Services

Transfer freight in, out, and on its way with minimal time in between. Our cross docking services are designed for shippers who can’t afford freight sitting still.

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Keep freight moving

Cross docking logistics works when freight moves fast. Every process at our cross dock facility is built to get pallets off one trailer and onto the next with as little handling as possible.

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Minimal Dwell Time

Freight moves through, not into long-term storage.

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Real-Time Visibility

Clear tracking on every transfer load, in and out.

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Fewer Touches

Less handling means less damage and fewer errors.

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Scalable Capacity

Space and labor that flex with seasonal freight surges.

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Efficient Transfers

Coordinated dock scheduling that minimizes wait time.

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Flexible Freight Options

Full truckload, LTL and final-mile delivery from one team.

The R.C. Moore Difference

“Their dedication and reliability have been invaluable to us, and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership for
many more years to come.”

– 24+ Year Customer

“Friendly and professional carrier to work with. We look forward to booking more loads in the near future.”

– 6+ Year Logistics Partner

“R.C. Moore has played a key role in our growth over the last 4 years. Their dedication to our business and ability to execute at a high level is why we look forward to continuing our partnership with them in the future.”

– 4+ Year Customer
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Who we work with

Cross dock solutions for B2B shippers and distributors who need freight transferred, not stored.

  • Beverage and CPG brands managing high-volume, fast-turn freight
  • Distributors consolidating loads across multiple carriers
  • Manufacturers coordinating between suppliers, co-packers, and retail DCs
  • Brands scaling distribution in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or Midwest
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A cross dock warehouse, built into a bigger system

Our 3PL cross docking runs alongside warehousing and transportation, so a transfer load can become a stored load, or a stored load can become a transfer, without switching vendors.

Transportation

  • Coordinated dock scheduling between inbound and outbound carriers
  • Dedicated and regional transportation for repeat lanes
  • Real-time dwell and carrier tracking
  • Seasonal surge planning

Transfer & Tracking

  • Short-term staging when a transfer needs a buffer
  • Real-time visibility across the transfer, from dock in to dock out
  • Retail ASN and EDI integrations for coordinated hand-offs

Custom Services

  • Pick/pack and cartonization for split loads
  • Quality control inspection during transfer
  • Custom labeling and relabeling
  • SKU-level kitting
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Positioned for the handoffs

Terminals positioned to keep freight moving across the U.S., without missed windows or surprise dwell fees.

  • Terminals in Maine, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, each set up for transfer freight
  • Facilities built for palletized, high-velocity loads
  • Coordinated scheduling that keeps inbound and outbound trailers aligned

68

Years of Experience

100k+

Annual Shipments

99%

On-Time Performance

How is warehouse cross docking different from traditional warehousing?

Traditional warehousing stores freight until it’s ordered. Warehouse cross docking skips storage. Freight is unloaded, sorted, and loaded onto outbound trailers, often within hours.

Do you cross dock LTL freight into truckload shipments?

Yes. We consolidate smaller LTL loads into full truckloads at the dock, which cuts per-unit freight cost and reduces the number of carriers touching a shipment.

Do you run cross docking on backhaul lanes?

Yes, where the lane supports it. Backhaul cross docking cuts empty miles and can bring transportation costs down on repeat routes.

Can you coordinate cross docking around retailer delivery windows?

Yes. Dock scheduling is built around the receiving windows and compliance requirements of the retailers and distributors on the other end, not just our own throughput.

What’s a typical dwell time on a cross dock transfer?

Most transfer loads move in hours, not days. Exact turn time depends on freight type, dock availability, and how tightly the inbound and outbound schedules line up.

Is there a minimum volume to set up a dedicated cross dock lane?

It depends on frequency and lane consistency more than raw volume. A shipper moving smaller loads on a predictable, recurring lane is often a better fit than one large infrequent load.

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We’re here to help! Contact us at (980) 276-4018 or use the form below to learn how we can support your business.

Our locations

Positioned for efficiency with coverage across the U.S.

Portland, ME

41 Hutchins Dr. Bldg 2

Poland, ME

4 Spring Water Road

Pittston, PA

301 Oak Street

Nanticoke, PA

301 Dziak Dr

Statesville, NC