Floor-Loaded Container Loading & Unloading
Managed crews for floor-loaded containers, trailers, and high-volume freight programs across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Hands-On Freight Labor Built Around the Load
CLS specializes in the physical work required to move floor-loaded freight efficiently through warehouse receiving and shipping operations. We deploy and manage crews based on freight volume, handling requirements, dock conditions, and the work your facility needs completed.
Loading & Unloading Services
- Floor-loaded container and trailer unloading
- Outbound trailer loading and store-order loading
- Sorting and pallet building by SKU, order, or warehouse requirement
- Shrink-wrapping, labeling, counting, and staging
- Freight breakdown, restacking, and stabilization
- Cross-dock and transfer labor
One-Time Loads or Recurring Programs
Coverage can range from a single container to recurring daily or weekly freight programs. For sustained volume, CLS can align crew size and scheduling to expected arrivals while maintaining consistent onsite coordination and operational records.
Documented High-Volume Experience
During a 2026 seasonal operation in Rock Hill, South Carolina, CLS handled 148,615 cases across 53 inbound unloads and 78 outbound loads, including 76,773 cases unloaded and 71,842 cases loaded.
Trusted for Lumper Unloading in North Carolina
“Steve and team have been outstanding providing lumper unloads in the NC area. Extremely timely, communicative, in addition to exceptional pricing compared to others in the industry. Steve will always be my first contact for unloading needs in his service area.”
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What We Need to Scope the Work
- Facility location and requested start time
- Container or trailer type
- Estimated case, pallet, or unit count
- SKU mix and sorting requirements
- Palletizing, wrapping, labeling, or staging requirements
- Dock, forklift, conveyor, or other site conditions that affect handling
Floor-Loaded Freight FAQs
What is floor-loaded freight?
Floor-loaded freight is loaded directly into a container or trailer rather than arriving on pallets. Unloading typically requires a crew to handle individual cartons or units, sort the freight, and build pallets for receiving.
Can CLS unload 40-foot containers?
Yes. CLS handles floor-loaded containers and trailers, including 40-foot equipment, with crew size planned around the freight volume, case characteristics, sorting requirements, and site conditions.
Can you palletize and wrap freight while unloading?
Yes. CLS can unload, sort, build pallets, shrink-wrap, label, count, and stage freight according to the receiving facility's requirements.
Can CLS handle multiple containers in one day?
Yes. For recurring or high-volume programs, CLS can plan crew size and scheduling around multiple daily arrivals when the expected volume and timing are provided in advance.
How is container unloading priced?
Pricing depends on the freight and scope. Jobs may be quoted by container, case, pallet, project, or labor hour. Case count, SKU complexity, palletizing requirements, equipment needs, travel, and site conditions can affect pricing.
Do you provide forklift operators?
Yes. Forklift operator coverage is available when the scope requires pallet movement, loading, unloading, staging, or other equipment-supported warehouse work.
Need Help Today?
Truck waiting, shifted freight, or an urgent unload? Call or text CLS directly with the facility location and job details. Photos can be sent by text when freight condition needs to be assessed.
Need a Loading or Unloading Crew?
Send the freight details and schedule. CLS will review the scope, crew requirements, and availability for your facility.