High-value goods in the electronics industry such as laptops, servers, smartphones, televisions, and more require exacting security and handling to eliminate product damage and theft during shipping and transportation — and the market is huge. Technology adoption continues to grow rapidly — and the consumer electronics segment alone is expected to reach close to $505 billion by the end of 2022 in the US. That doesn’t include billions spent every year in the B2B electronics sector for corporate server farms, data centers, technology infrastructure and more.
Yet, the challenges associated with moving these goods are significant. Labor challenges and driver shortages as well as access to safe and reliable capacity when and where it is needed continue to be at the top of our clients’ list of immediate challenges. The extremely high-value and sensitivity of electronics make safety and security a high priority — and requires a carrier who can handle those special requirements. Finally, whether you are delivering to a major retailer or to a data center site, on-time performance and compliance is critical to avoid delivery penalty fees, surcharges and accessorials.
Top 8 Reasons to Work with Momentum for Your Next High-Value Electronics Shipment
At Momentum Transportation, an award-winning Landstar agent, we’re experts at helping our clients manage these challenges and more. Here are 8 reasons to work with us:
- Access to the Capacity You Need
Landstar was ranked the #3 overall truckload carrier in North America in 2023 by Transport Topics. Our clients have access to an unparalleled network for the capacity their business requires — more than 9,800 trucks and over 18,500 Landstar trailers, plus over 76,000 carefully vetted 3rd party partner capacity providers. - Comprehensive Services, Domestic and International
In no industry are global supply chains more crucial than in electronics. We offer everything you need to take your products around the globe, safely and effectively: worldwide ocean and air transport, customs brokerage, and cross border expertise with Mexico and Canada. - The Right Equipment for the Job
We can help you match the right equipment to your operation. Rated the #1 Largest Specialized Fleet in North America, we start with 14,000 dry vans, and a wide variety of other equipment including express trucks, flatbeds, step decks, stretch extendables, double drops, lowboys, and perimeters. - Unmatched Safety Culture
Landstar’s safety culture is led by our CEO and backed by committed field and headquarters resources. Our safety program is multi-pronged and thorough. Here are some highlights:- Safety Thursday conference calls each month bring together employees, agents, owner-operators, customers and law enforcement agencies to discuss safety practices.
- Landstar Field Safety Officers (LSOs) support us in providing education, training and awareness programs, and we hold regular driver training events and meetings.
- We offer customers the benefits of our expertise through our Mutual Understanding of Safety Together program (M.U.S.T.). To help strengthen communication and understanding, the Landstar safety team joins customers onsite for an extensive facility tour, followed by a discussion of shipping and receiving safety along with cargo securement best practices.
- Industry-Leading Safety Statistics
We are proud to lead the industry in safety across all equipment types among national carriers. Nothing demonstrates Landstar’s commitment to safety more than our 1,000+ Million Mile Safe Drivers and Landstar Roadstar® honorees, who have driven more than a million consecutive miles with Landstar without a preventable accident. In 2021, we had an industry leading low .37 claims per 1,000 freight bills, and an industry low accident frequency of 2.08 per million miles traveled. - A Strong Security Focus
We develop customized operational SOPs based on each electronics customer’s network and requirements to provide end-to-end intellectual property and cargo security. Other security initiatives include driver and carrier background checks, high-value cargo driver protocols, and cargo security monitoring technology. In addition, our experience with cross-border transportation helps clients be confident their cargo will be safely transported as it moves across North America.
- On-Time Pick Ups and Deliveries
Our operations teams are highly-experienced and dedicated to ensuring each customer’s unique needs are met. We ensure that we match the proper up-to-date equipment to the shipment specifications in advance — and all drivers are fully-vetted before they are assigned a load. With in-depth understanding of compliance requirements and timing, we’re fully committed to staying on-time and on-track every step of the way. What’s more, we send real-time notifications and alerts if there are shipment plan changes, because open communication and transparency are a core value at Landstar.
- 24/7 Shipment Visibility and Transparency
Landstar is staffed 24/7, including weekends and holidays, so you always have access to the information you need. Shipments are monitored around the clock, including checkpoint driver verification calls. We trace all loads using GPS via ELD, MacroPoint or Landstar Connect. If the shipment or project requires it, we also schedule daily or weekly video conferences with clients for real-time updates regarding pick-up, transit, ETA and delivery.
Let Us Be Your Trusted Partner
Landstar is a $5.3 billion company with 1,100 operating agency offices, over 9,800 trucks, more than 18,500 trailers, plus over 76,000 3rd party capacity partners. More than 25,000 businesses worldwide count on Landstar to deliver, because they know Landstar can handle whatever customers send our way.
To find out how we can help you with your high-value electronics shipments, contact us today at www.landstar-agent.com