Service First Logistics

Service First Logistics Service First Logistics is a Michigan-based 3PL delivering nationwide freight solutions.

We specialize in produce, LTL, FTL, and oversized loads, supported by real-time tracking, dependable capacity, and a people-first approach. Service First Logistics is a full-service supply chain management and logistics firm focused on technology driven freight management. Our transportation management software platform has revolutionized the way freight is managed by providing real time visibilit

y. Service First Logistics partners with shippers, growers, farmers, and manufacturers as an extension of their transportation and supply chain management team to provide individualized service and unmatched industry standards. Although Service First Logistics specializes in shipping fresh produce and refrigerated goods, our diverse portfolio is comprised of many facets from dry food goods, paper products, automotive parts, packing and building materials, to floral products.

Q4 is closer than you think📦Peak season has a way of exposing gaps in a freight strategy, especially when capacity tight...
09/03/2026

Q4 is closer than you think📦

Peak season has a way of exposing gaps in a freight strategy, especially when capacity tightens, seasonal volumes shift, and deadlines become less flexible.

Before Q4 gets busy, shippers should be asking:
âś“ Do we have the capacity we need?
âś“ Are seasonal volume changes accounted for?
âś“ Do we have enough warehouse or cross-dock support?
âś“ Are our critical deadlines mapped out?
âś“ What's our backup plan if Plan A falls through?

The best time to plan for peak freight is before it becomes peak freight.

Ready for Q4? Let's build the plan now ➡️ https://www.sflcompanies.com/contact-us

đźš› What happens after the harvest? A lot more than you might think.Fresh produce has a long journey before it ever reache...
09/01/2026

đźš› What happens after the harvest? A lot more than you might think.

Fresh produce has a long journey before it ever reaches the grocery store. From the moment it leaves the farm, every step matters, from timely pickup and temperature-controlled storage to cross-docking, distribution, and final delivery.

When you’re moving temperature-sensitive freight, time, temperature, and transportation strategy can make all the difference in protecting shelf life.

Because getting it there isn’t the only goal. Getting it there fresh is🍎🥬

Need a logistics partner that understands the journey? Let’s move it forward.

Visit www.sflcompanies.com to learn more!

08/27/2026

AI isn’t replacing logistics professionals. It’s empowering them.

The future of supply chain isn’t about choosing between technology and people. It’s about combining the power of both to create smarter, more efficient operations.

From improving decision-making to predicting disruptions and optimizing transportation strategies, AI is becoming a valuable tool for logistics teams looking to move freight with greater precision.

At Service First Logistics, we believe the best technology works alongside experience, expertise, and a people-first approach.

Logistics without limits starts with innovation that supports the people behind the process.

Celebrating 15 Years of Service First Logistics!🎉🚚For 15 years, SFL has been connecting shippers, carriers, and communit...
08/25/2026

Celebrating 15 Years of Service First Logistics!🎉🚚

For 15 years, SFL has been connecting shippers, carriers, and communities with dependable logistics solutions built on trust, teamwork, and perseverance.

We’re grateful for everyone who has helped us reach this milestone and excited for everything ahead.

Here’s to 15 years of Logistics Without Limits.

Where Experience Meets Insight.Behind every successful supply chain is a strategy built on knowledge and expertise. At S...
08/20/2026

Where Experience Meets Insight.

Behind every successful supply chain is a strategy built on knowledge and expertise. At Service First Logistics, our team brings years of industry experience to the conversations shaping transportation and logistics today.

Visit our Thought Leadership page for the latest insights, perspectives, and ideas helping businesses navigate an ever-changing supply chain landscape.

Borders shouldn’t slow your supply chain down🌎🚛At Service First Logistics, our cross-border solutions help keep freight ...
08/18/2026

Borders shouldn’t slow your supply chain down🌎🚛

At Service First Logistics, our cross-border solutions help keep freight moving seamlessly across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. From customs coordination and compliance management to validated carriers and real-time shipment visibility, we handle the details that keep your shipments on track.

Whether it’s dry goods or temperature-controlled freight, our team provides the expertise, communication, and proactive support needed to navigate international logistics with confidence.

âś… Customs & compliance support
âś… Trusted cross-border carrier network
âś… Dry & refrigerated freight expertise
âś… Shipment visibility from pickup to delivery

When your freight crosses borders, count on a partner who knows the route.

đź’Ş Going into Beast Mode deserves recognition.Our Beast Mode Award celebrates team members who go above and beyond, take ...
08/13/2026

đź’Ş Going into Beast Mode deserves recognition.

Our Beast Mode Award celebrates team members who go above and beyond, take ownership, support their teammates, and bring the Service First mindset to everything they do.

Congratulations to our latest recipients, Tiffini and Jason, for showing what dedication, perseverance, and teamwork look like every day!👏

August is produce’s Super Bowl🍎🍇🌽Peak season means more fresh produce moving through the supply chain, and every mile, h...
08/11/2026

August is produce’s Super Bowl🍎🍇🌽

Peak season means more fresh produce moving through the supply chain, and every mile, handoff, and hour matters when freshness is on the line.

From Michigan apples and Midwest sweet corn to California grapes and summer favorites across the country, growers, shippers, and logistics partners are working together to keep shelves stocked and quality high.

At SFL, we understand that produce logistics is about protecting the product from farm to table🚛💚

Back-to-school season doesn't just impact school supplies, it also reshapes fresh food demand.As families prepare for th...
08/06/2026

Back-to-school season doesn't just impact school supplies, it also reshapes fresh food demand.

As families prepare for the new school year, retailers see increased demand for lunchbox favorites like apples, grapes, oranges, berries, and convenient snack packs. This seasonal shift creates new pressures across produce supply chains, from forecasting and inventory planning to transportation and delivery schedules.

For shippers and retailers, staying ahead means having the right logistics partners and the flexibility to adapt to changing buying patterns quickly.

Because when demand changes, supply chains need to be ready to move with it.

Meet Stacy, SFL’s Director of Human Resources!👋Based in Oxford, Michigan, Stacy brings a passion for people, relationshi...
08/04/2026

Meet Stacy, SFL’s Director of Human Resources!👋

Based in Oxford, Michigan, Stacy brings a passion for people, relationships, and building a strong team culture. Since joining SFL, she’s enjoyed getting to know the incredible people who make our company what it is.

Outside of work, Stacy loves spending time with family and friends through board games, camping trips, and winter adventures in the Upper Peninsula. She’s also proud to have earned her MBA and HR Management Certificate in 2021 while graduating with honors.

Fun fact: Stacy was once a Guitar Hero expert-level player!🎸

We’re grateful to have Stacy’s leadership, dedication, and positive energy as part of the SFL team💚

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303 E. Third Street, Suite 200
Rochester, MI
48307

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