Our shunting services complement our full-spectrum warehousing, distribution and 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Services; we do not offer shunting as a standalone service.
Shunting Services in Ontario
Wills Transfer, your choice for Shunting, Warehousing and Distribution Services for businesses from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Western Quebec, and the U.S. Eastern Seaboard
With over 75 years of experience, Wills Transfer is proud to offer shunting services that complement our full-spectrum warehousing, distribution and 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Services.
What is Shunting?
Shunting is the process of a shunt truck locating and moving a designated trailer to its planned location. Shunting is the act of continual flow and movement of multiple shunts which move to and from a shipping yard’s doors to their locations in the yard or short distances by road.
Benefits of Using Our Shunting Services
- Proven experience and knowledge in shunting services
- Our shunting services take place on-site
- We have real-time vehicle tracking
- Multiple trucks across our network of resources
- Flexibility in terms of shunting services for your business
Why Choose Wills Transfer for Your Shunting Needs?
We can offer dedicated or on-demand services that will provide you with the trailer moves you need without the overhead costs that go with owning, operating, and staffing your own shunt truck.
For more information about our Shunting Services, call Wills Transfer at 1-613-283-0225 or contact us here.
Frequently Asked Shunting Questions
Here are some common questions regarding our shunting services.
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Does Wills Transfer offer standalone shunting services?
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What are the goals of Shunting?
The primary goal of a shunting service is to provide quick, multiple yard moves to increase loading and reduce staff down time waiting for a highway driver to move trailers.
Another goal of using a shunting service is to have access to constant trailer moves during predetermined peak operations time.
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What are the specific benefits of shunting services on the distributor’s side?
When you combine our shunting services, warehousing & distribution together you are able to store, load and finish your supply chain needs with one partner, Wills Transfer.
Our team can help to create a tailored Shunting Service that fits your business and the needs of your customers.
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Can Wills Transfer shunt my products to a retail store/outlet or other destination?
A shunting service is not the same as a Line-Haul, LTL, or Highway service but Wills Transfer, on your behalf, can connect and partner with multiple providers that do offer these services.
