TRANSPORT

WE MAKE IT HAPPEN

Routes Transport Group (RTG) is a premier North American Leading Service Provider (LSP) offering point-to-point surface transportation, asset light and supply chain solutions for the shipping public. Cost efficient, compliant and reliable, Routes provides a multi-faceted service offering with proven expertise across multiple verticals.

Routes’ operational staff and loyal provider networks collectively execute every order to ensure quality control and accuracy at every stage of delivery.

Our clients take full advantage of our innovation and expertise, leveraging our intellectual and technology based resources on a daily basis.

Whether our client relationships are Traditional & Dedicated Brokerage, Transportation Management or Advanced Logistics Solutions, Routes is committed to providing the same level of customer satisfaction for every order.

Transportation Management

Lane management; singular or multiple lane outsource commitment
Dedicated facility; commitment to move all actively inbound and or outbound from DC or MFG facility
Business intelligence; offer a basic level of reporting & KPI/KFI commitment and review
Systems integration; IT/IS integration; order management, settlement etc.

Advanced Logistics Solutions

Full commitment of all lane activity
Warehouse inventory management visibility and participation
Asset management; shunt, dedicated line haul, fleet and trailer pool management
Business intelligence; project management, optimization studies

Verticals

Consumer product goods
Electronics, appliances and home furnishings
Pulp, paper and packaging
Energy and industrial
Produce and perishables
Building products

Traditional and Dedicated Brokerage

Spot or ad hoc
On demand
Routing guide award; small, medium or large

Routes’ procurement specialists have developed an extensive team of carrier resources that understand the unique aspects and complexities within each commodity group.

Bill of Lading

Rate Request

Credit Application

Over the Road
RTG Transport’s over the road network offers various service levels and extends throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico.

We offer point to point service for:

Truckload
Less than truckload (LTL)
Partials
Contract services

We constantly look for ways to optimize our freight under management with our compliant carrier base to present the most cost effective opportunity for our client base.

RTG Transport can also provide a metropolitan and dedicated line haul under contracted services.
Rail
Due to capacity, environment and cost, intermodal more than ever is a viable alternative to traditional over the road truck service. Our centralized operations team can assist you with managing your intermodal requirements or help you incorporate this service into your transportation strategy.

LTL: Consolidations within Canada and in some specific US corridors
Intermodal: Access to intermodal equipment including; 20’ and 40’ marine and 53’ domestic containers for both dry and temperature controls services
Rail Car: When applied correctly, carload can offer substantial savings and provide the lowest carbon usage of any mode of transportation. Intermodal can offer shipping solutions for both dry and temperature controlled services.

Our equipment reach participates in an availability pool of over 80,000 shipping containers. RTG can manage your high-volumes, seasonal peaks and single shipments with ease.
Temperature Control
Safety and compliance is of the utmost importance. Temperature control operations and suppliers, both carrier and warehouse, are well versed in the laws and regulations to service consumable items; food and beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical products.

RTG’s operations and carrier base specialize and support:

Protect from freeze
Fresh
Frozen
Appointment deliveries
Urban delivery
Direct store delivery
Specialized equipment; bulk liquid or dry ingredients
Organic and Kosher; certified equipment

Serving:

Food, beverage and consumable products
Produce
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Pharmaceutical
Chemical

Routes can facilitate service in LTL, Partial and TL quantities for over the road as well as intermodal service.

Where ever the items are destined to be consumed, we can provide best in class service for temperature sensitive products.
Warehousing & Distribution

As an independent choice or coupled with another service offered by RTG, Warehouse, Distribution and Fleet solutions provide a turnkey fulfillment solutions catered to:

Direct to store (D2S)
Direct to customer (D2C)
Business to business (B2B)
Cross docking
Consolidation and deconsolidation
Reverse and returns processing
Pop up displays (POP), co-packing and order sequencing

From distribution of standing customer orders to roll outs of new or seasonal product launches our warehousing team will prepare for the specific transportation requirements as well as manage the physical movement of goods to the final destination.

Fleet
– Local Greater Municipal Services:

LTL; dry and temperature control
TL ; dry and temperature control
Dedicated contract services
Project Logistics Management
Routes has the proven expertise to manage complex and unexpected freight requirements that may arise during the natural course of business.

Our clients trust us with the movement of their oversized, overweight, high value shipments within North America or around the world on-time, safely, securely and on budget.

We are committed to overseeing every step of the process. Our expert freight managers will ensure compliance with all freight specifications including engineering blue prints, preplanning recommendations, documented costing and order coordination.
Advanced Logistics Solutions
Taking advantage of our Advanced Logistics Solutions will allow you to remain focused on your core market while growing your business.

As an outsource provider you will benefit from:

Our total freight spend and carrier management process
Flexible IT system integrations providing real time business intelligence for all levels within your organization
Customized reports tailored to your business needs
Our best practice recommendations based on our industry expertise
The conversion of a fixed cost into a variable cost

Our value creation begins with our in-depth process evaluation:

Performing a bench mark assessment against peer groups
Network supply chain evaluation; workflow, design and optimization
Measure and report key financial and key performance indicators (KFI and KPI)

Once completed Routes Transport Group will present you with an opportunity assessment.