Refrigerated Delivery Experts
We are obsessed with providing the most competitive and dependable cold-chain transportation in the Bay Area and Northern California.NorCal Cold specializes in last-mile refrigerated less-than-truckload (LTL) freight deliveries in the Bay Area, particularly for Direct Store Delivery (DSD). If you're looking for a reliable reefer LTL provider in the Bay Area, look no further.
Service Area
Our core service is the San Francisco Bay Area, with regular service throughout the Oakland / East Bay Area and the Peninsula.We also service inland to the Sacramento area, the North Bay as far as Santa Rosa, and south as far as Salinas and Merced upon request.
Why NorCal Cold?
As former food entrepreneurs and transportation specialists, we understand what it takes to provide reliable, cost-effective refrigerated transporation.We've built NorCal Cold on transparency, dependability, highly-vetted W2 drivers, and track-and-trace for all our assets.Whether you are a small floral shop, a large food manufacturer, or a freight brokerage, we will treat your transportation priorities as our own.
Vetted W2 Drivers
Reefer Box Trucks and Sprinter Vans with Liftgate Equipment
Fleet Tracking
Northern California Reefer LTL and Last Mile Solutions
Our Services
We provide regional, temperature-controlled LTL built for perishables and retail freight—seamlessly covering food-grade commodities (including produce), direct-to-store replenishment, and delicate floral loads with audited cold-chain compliance, flexible capacity, and real-time visibility from dock to doorstep.
Food & Beverage
Direct Store Delivery (DSD)
Floral Transportation
Request a Quote
Please provide as much information as you can about your shipment.
Contact
Got questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 530.680.9110.
Why NorCal Cold?
As former food entrepreneurs and transportation specialists, we understand what it takes to provide reliable, cost-effective refrigerated transporation.We've built NorCal Cold on transparency, dependability, highly-vetted W2 drivers, and track-and-trace for all our assets.Whether you are a small floral shop, a large food manufacturer, or a freight brokerage, we will treat your transportation priorities as our own.
Vetted W2 Drivers
Reefer Box Trucks and Sprinter Vans with Liftgate Equipment
Fleet Tracking
Northern California Reefer LTL and Last Mile Solutions
Contact
Got questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 530.680.9110.
Service Area
Our core service is the San Francisco Bay Area, with regular service throughout the Oakland / East Bay Area and the Peninsula.We also service inland to the Sacramento area, the North Bay as far as Santa Rosa, and south as far as Salinas and Merced upon request.
Contact
Got questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 530.680.9110.
Our Services
We provide regional, temperature-controlled LTL built for perishables and retail freight—seamlessly covering food-grade commodities (including produce), direct-to-store replenishment, and delicate floral loads with audited cold-chain compliance, flexible capacity, and real-time visibility from dock to doorstep.
Food & Beverage
Our regional LTL program moves food-grade freight—from shelf-stable groceries to packaged beverages and dry ingredients—quickly and safely across Northern California.Food-Safe Chain of Custody – Every link, from cross-dock to final mile, is handled by HACCP-trained drivers and sanitized equipment that meet FDA & FSMA standards.Certified Cleanliness – Trailers undergo documented washouts and ATP-calibrated temperature checks (when required) to keep contaminants out and quality in.Retail & Processor Compliance – We hit your customers’ appointment windows, EDI checkpoints, and labeling specs to avoid OS&D issues and costly fines.
Direct Store Delivery (DSD)
Our Direct Store Delivery (DSD) solution keeps your products moving smoothly from regional distribution centers straight to retail shelves—ideal for high-velocity SKUs like packaged beverages, center-store dry goods, and snack items.Store-Ready Service – Drivers are trained for inside delivery, pallet breakdown, and aisle drops, ensuring every carton is shelf-ready the moment it arrives.Optimized Routes – Dynamic routing and multi-stop consolidation minimize transit time while keeping freight costs predictable across weekly routes or urgent same-day replenishment.Retail Compliance – We follow each retailer’s appointment, back-door, and proof-of-delivery protocols to eliminate chargebacks and keep vendor scorecards green.
Floral Transportation
Our floral LTL service safeguards the delicate freshness and vibrant presentation of cut flowers, potted plants, and nursery stock from farm to florist or grocery DC—timed for those pre-dawn shelf resets and holiday surges.Cold-Chain Integrity – Pre-cooled, humidity-controlled trailers maintain a steady 34-38 °F with continuous temperature logging to prevent ethylene damage and wilt.Gentle Handling – Trained crews secure upright buckets and boxed blooms with air-ride suspension and soft-strap tie-downs, minimizing bruising and stem breakage.Time-Critical Routing – Overnight line-haul and early-AM final-mile deliveries align with floral departments’ tight receiving windows to maximize vase life on the sales floor.
Food & Beverage
Our regional LTL program moves food-grade freight—from shelf-stable groceries to packaged beverages and dry ingredients—quickly and safely across Northern California.Food-Safe Chain of Custody – Every link, from cross-dock to final mile, is handled by HACCP-trained drivers and sanitized equipment that meet FDA & FSMA standards.Certified Cleanliness – Trailers undergo documented washouts and ATP-calibrated temperature checks (when required) to keep contaminants out and quality in.Retail & Processor Compliance – We hit your customers’ appointment windows, EDI checkpoints, and labeling specs to avoid OS&D issues and costly fines.
Direct Store Delivery (DSD)
Our Direct Store Delivery (DSD) solution keeps your products moving smoothly from regional distribution centers straight to retail shelves—ideal for high-velocity SKUs like packaged beverages, center-store dry goods, and snack items.Store-Ready Service – Drivers are trained for inside delivery, pallet breakdown, and aisle drops, ensuring every carton is shelf-ready the moment it arrives.Optimized Routes – Dynamic routing and multi-stop consolidation minimize transit time while keeping freight costs predictable across weekly routes or urgent same-day replenishment.Retail Compliance – We follow each retailer’s appointment, back-door, and proof-of-delivery protocols to eliminate chargebacks and keep vendor scorecards green.
Floral Transportation
Our floral LTL service safeguards the delicate freshness and vibrant presentation of cut flowers, potted plants, and nursery stock from farm to florist or grocery DC—timed for those pre-dawn shelf resets and holiday surges.Cold-Chain Integrity – Pre-cooled, humidity-controlled trailers maintain a steady 34-38 °F with continuous temperature logging to prevent ethylene damage and wilt.Gentle Handling – Trained crews secure upright buckets and boxed blooms with air-ride suspension and soft-strap tie-downs, minimizing bruising and stem breakage.Time-Critical Routing – Overnight line-haul and early-AM final-mile deliveries align with floral departments’ tight receiving windows to maximize vase life on the sales floor.
Request a Quote
Please provide as much information as you can about your shipment.
Contact
Got questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 530.680.9110.Feel free to visit our office in the Dreisbach terminal at 2530 E 11th St. Oakland, CA.
Contact
Got questions? Email us at [email protected] or call 530.680.9110.Feel free to visit our office in the Dreisbach terminal at 2530 E 11th St. Oakland, CA.
