At Professional Freight Services, we specialize in breaking down freight from trailers, containers, and bulk shipments, and building up pallets or mixed orders to your exact specifications. Our experienced warehouse crews handle the heavy lifting so your supply chain stays efficient, accurate, and compliant with customer or retailer requirements.
Whether you’re dealing with floor-loaded imports, large mixed pallets, or store-specific build-ups, we’ll make sure your freight gets processed safely and quickly.
What We Do
- Break down floor-loaded containers or trailers into palletized freight
- Rework unstable or non-compliant pallets into safe, secure builds
- Build-up pallets by store, SKU, PO, or customer requirements
- Sort & segregate freight for cross-dock or outbound shipments
- Stretch-wrap, label, and stage pallets for shipping or storage
- On-demand crews available for emergency rework, seasonal surges, or daily shift support
Why Break-Downs & Build-Ups Matter
- Efficiency: Reduces dwell time at docks and keeps freight flowing
- Accuracy: Ensures pallets meet customer or retailer-specific requirements
- Safety: Prevents damage and reduces risk of unstable loads
- Compliance: Meets big-box retailer standards (Walmart, Target, Costco, etc.)
- Flexibility: Adjusts freight for cross-dock, last-mile, or direct-to-store delivery
Common Break-Down / Build-Up Scenarios
- Floor-Loaded Imports: Breaking down cartons and palletizing for warehouse put-away
- Retail Compliance: Building store-specific pallets with precise counts and labeling
- Cross-Dock Freight: Breaking down mixed loads and re-building by final destination
- Damaged or Unsafe Loads: Reworking broken pallets into safe, secure builds
- Seasonal Distribution: Large-scale build-ups for promotional or peak season orders
Safety & Compliance
- OSHA-trained warehouse associates
- PPE compliance and site-specific orientation at every facility
- Weight distribution checks to ensure pallet stability
- Damage reporting during break-down and re-build process
- Retail-ready pallet standards followed where applicable
Engagement Models
- On-Demand Labor: Call us when a container arrives or a rework project comes up
- Shift Coverage: Daily support for inbound and outbound freight operations
- Project-Based: One-time rework or reconfiguration projects
- Seasonal Surge: Flexible crews during peak retail or shipping periods
What You Can Expect
- Trained crews that move quickly and safely
- Stable, compliant pallet builds that reduce damages and rejections
- Clear accountability with reporting on freight processed
- Scalable staffing for small projects or high-volume operations
- 24/7 support to match your logistics schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you supply pallets and materials?
Most facilities supply pallets, shrink-wrap, and bands. We use your materials unless otherwise arranged.
Can you rework retailer-rejected freight?
Yes. We often handle compliance rework to meet retailer standards.
Do you handle hazardous freight?
No. We do not handle or remediate hazmat. Only non-hazardous freight.
How do you charge for break-down or build-up projects?
Typically by crew size on an hourly basis, though project-based pricing is available.
Can you build store-specific pallets?
Yes. We regularly build by store ID, PO, or order requirements.
Let’s Rework Your Freight
From breaking down containers to building up compliant pallets, Professional Freight Services provides the warehouse crews you need to keep freight moving without delay.
Call: (314) 429-1277
Email:info@professionalfreightservices.com
