If your business depends on moving temperature-sensitive freight - whether it’s frozen, chilled, or somewhere in between - you already know the risks: spoilage, delays, damaged packaging, and high costs from using too many vendors.
At NST, we solve that problem with one simple promise: Your freight stays in our hands - and under our control - from the first mile to the last.
We’re a logistics company built for the frozen and fresh freight world. Whether you're shipping seafood from the West Coast, meat to Canada, or produce from California to the East Coast, we’ve got the cold chain locked down. And our clients? They don’t waste time chasing different providers or worrying about temperature drops.
Here’s how we handle cold freight the way it should be done - safely, efficiently, and without third-party delays.
Our Specialty: Nationwide Frozen and Fresh LTL Shipments
Some companies treat refrigerated loads like an afterthought. We built our operation around them.
NST specializes in refrigerated and frozen LTL shipments across the U.S. and Canada. This isn’t just a service we offer - it’s the core of what we do. From small weekly LTL loads to full truckloads with tight temperature requirements, we move freight at every stage of the cold chain.
We run regular routes across the country using:
- Our own modern reefer fleet, equipped with bulkheads for multi-temp loads
- Trained drivers who know how to protect perishable freight
- Strategic cold storage hubs in Fife, WA, Chicago, IL, and Los Angeles, CA
These three facilities are our unique advantage - they let us consolidate, store, and reroute cold freight without handing it off to anyone else. That means your product stays cold, on schedule, and fully traceable the entire time.
One Company. One Chain of Custody.
Here’s where most cold chain logistics fall apart: Too many vendors touching the same load.
You’ve got one company picking it up, another storing it, another hauling it, and maybe another for the last mile. With each handoff, risk goes up - for delays, temperature swings, missed appointments, and accountability problems.
At NST, we eliminate the middlemen.
We’re not just a carrier. We’re asset-based, which means we own the trucks, the trailers, the cold storage, and the process. We’re also a licensed freight broker, so when we need to move freight beyond our own assets, we do it directly with our trusted network — still under NST’s supervision.
The result?
- No third-party delays
- No gaps in responsibility
- No temperature excursions
- No wondering who to call if there’s a problem
Our brokerage customers choose NST because we don’t just arrange the shipment - we run it. If we’re not hauling it with our own fleet, we’re overseeing the partner who is, with live updates, constant tracking, and tight SOPs.
Brick-and-Mortar Cold Chain Infrastructure
Anyone can say they ship cold freight. We actually built the infrastructure to do it.
Our facilities in Washington, Illinois, and California include over 2 million cubic feet of combined cold and dry storage capacity. Our main Fife facility alone includes:
- A 50,000 sq. ft. freezer
- A 20,000 sq. ft. chill zone
- Full cross-docking and consolidation space
- On-site reefer trailer parking
- 24/7 gated monitoring
When freight arrives, it’s stored, sorted, and loaded according to its temperature range. Orders going to the same region are consolidated for weekly LTL shipments, helping our customers save on freight while keeping inventory moving.
And when speed is key? Our teams can transload containers from the ports directly into storage or outbound reefers within hours - no delays, no exposure.
Our Cold Chain Equipment: Always On Point
Our refrigerated trailers use Thermo King systems with real-time GPS and temp tracking. We monitor loads from dispatch to delivery - and yes, we can adjust the temperature mid-route if needed.
Our tractors are top-of-the-line Volvo 860s, regularly maintained in our own in-house repair shop. That means fewer breakdowns, fewer service delays, and smoother deliveries - even on coast-to-coast runs.
Because we manage our own equipment, our brokerage customers don’t have to wonder if the truck showing up will be compliant, clean, or roadworthy. We keep our fleet modern and reliable so your load arrives in spec every time. Our trucks don’t leave our lot without a full inspection and comprehensive check - every time.
Safety, Compliance, and Transparency - Baked In
Perishable freight is high-stakes. A delay isn’t just annoying - it can cost thousands in damaged goods. That’s why our cold chain team operates under strict food safety protocols:
- All reefer loads are monitored for FSMA compliance
- Drivers are trained on safe food handling
- Shipments are tracked in real-time with alerts for any exceptions
- Temperature logs are available on request
- Warehouses are secured and gated, with round-the-clock access control
This isn’t lip service. We’ve built processes to keep customers confident and compliant. Whether you’re moving food for a grocery chain or sensitive product for a pharma customer, NST can protect it from end to end.
How This Helps Our Brokerage Customers
If you’re a business shipping temperature-sensitive freight - or a freight agent trying to support customers in that space - NST gives you an edge.
You don’t have to juggle five providers to get the job done.
As a brokerage backed by real assets, we offer:
- Built-in capacity on dedicated reefer lanes
- Access to our cold storage network for overflow, staging, or consolidation
- Brokerage-level flexibility with carrier reach across the U.S. and Canada
- Support from dispatchers, warehouse managers, and fleet techs all under one roof
That means you can say yes to more freight - and actually deliver on your promises.
We help our brokerage customers grow their accounts by giving them more ways to move freight, and more control along the way.
Agents Welcome: Build Your Cold Freight Book with NST
We’re also bringing in independent freight agents looking to offer more value to customers.
If you’ve ever lost a reefer customer because of service failures or inconsistent capacity, you know how valuable a stable cold chain partner can be.
NST gives you:
- A network of dedicated cold storage and refrigerated trucking
- LTL consolidation programs your competition doesn’t offer
- Brokerage back-office support that knows the temperature-controlled market
- Fast carrier payments, tech tools, and a strong safety culture
You stay independent. We give you the tools, equipment, and infrastructure to win and keep cold freight accounts - all under a brand that knows how to deliver.
Built for Shippers Who Need Peace of Mind
The truth is, there are lots of brokers and carriers who say they can “handle” refrigerated freight. But when it comes time to keep it cold, on-time, and under control, most of them hand it off and hope for the best.
We’re different.
At NST, we designed our operation around end-to-end accountability - especially for frozen and fresh freight, because there’s only one way to do cold chain correctly.
NST Is Your Trusted LTL Reefer Partner
If you’re looking for a logistics partner who understands cold freight - not just in theory, but in practice - NST is ready to help.
Whether you're a shipper tired of juggling providers or a broker looking to grow in the cold LTL space, we can help you simplify your operation, cut delays, and keep your product safe every step of the way.
Let’s keep it cold - and keep it moving.
Talk to NST today about temperature-controlled logistics. We’ll help you move fresh and frozen freight anywhere in the U.S. and Canada - with fewer delays, fewer handoffs, and better control.
