Expert Transportation Services in New England
From expedited shipping to temperature-controlled trucking, our specialized services are designed to meet your business needs.
Enhanced Shipment Tracking Systems
Keep tabs on your shipments with our advanced tracking technology.
Dedicated Logistics Team
Experience personalized transportation services in New England with our dedicated logistics experts.
Secure Transportation Services in New England
We prioritize the safety and security of your goods during transit. Our services grow with your business, ensuring you're always covered.
Temperature-Controlled Trucking
Our temperature-controlled trucking services ensure the safe and efficient transport of perishable goods, maintaining optimal conditions throughout the journey.
FTL Shipping Services
Our Full Truckload (FTL) service is dedicated to transporting a single large shipment that fills the entire trailer or container. FTL shipments move goods directly from one origin to a single destination without transfers or sharing space with other shipments. This makes it a cost-effective option for larger loads, providing faster transit times than other transportation modes.
Our experienced logistics team ensures that your FTL shipment arrives safely, quickly, and efficiently, eliminating the need for mid-transit transfers or excessive handling. We manage every aspect of the process, from route planning and carrier selection to real-time tracking and secure delivery.
LTL Shipping Services
LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping is a method where a carrier transports smaller freight or cargo that doesn't fill an entire trailer. In an LTL arrangement, shipments from multiple customers are consolidated into a single truckload.
While LTL shipments may have several stops and take a bit longer to arrive, our contract logistics services are always available to provide the support you need.
Air Freight Shipping
Air freight is a reliable and secure method of transporting goods by air using commercial aircraft, making it ideal for reaching remote or inaccessible locations efficiently. Our air freight shipping service in New England is well-suited for time-sensitive or high-value shipments that require quick delivery. Commonly used for international trade and business purposes, our air freight shipping in New England enables the swift transportation of goods across long distances in a relatively short period.
Drayage Shipping Services
Drayage is essential for connecting different transportation modes, such as moving cargo from a port to a nearby distribution center or from a rail yard to a customer's location. Our transportation services in New England include specialized drayage carriers that focus on short-haul movements, utilizing equipment like chassis or intermodal trailers. This service is crucial for the final mile of ocean-based cargo deliveries.
Rail Transport Solutions
Rail transport involves moving goods or cargo using trains along a network of railroad tracks. It is an efficient and cost-effective method for freight transportation, particularly for long-distance shipments. Our rail transportation services in New England can handle large volumes of cargo, including bulk commodities like coal, grain, and chemicals. Additionally, it connects various regions and offers intermodal links to other transportation modes, such as trucks and ships.
Warehousing
At our South Easton campus, RKA Transportation Services boasts two specialized warehouses. Our cross-docking warehouse enhances supply chain efficiency by minimizing storage time and handling costs, ideal for products awaiting inspection or temporary staging. Adjacent to this, our temperature-controlled warehouse caters to the storage of temperature-sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals and perishable food items, offering both short-term and long-term options to maintain product integrity. These facilities are designed to provide secure, flexible, and efficient solutions, ensuring optimal management of your products throughout the supply chain.
RKA Transportation Services Inc. offers a wide range of transportation services, including temperature-controlled trucking solutions across New England, Cambridge, Haverhill, Marlborough, Waltham, South Easton, and the surrounding areas.