2024 Freight Carrier Holiday Schedule
Holiday Shipping Schedules for Coffee Shippers: What You Need to Know
Navigating holiday shipping requires planning around limited carrier hours and pickup windows, especially during peak season. Stay ahead of holiday deadlines to keep your coffee shipments on track and avoid last-minute delays.
In 2024, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Many carriers and businesses may extend their closures to Monday, Dec. 23, leading to potential 5-day closures. Plan your shipping cutoff times with this in mind to avoid any bottlenecks. Here are some tips to keep your coffee shipments flowing smoothly:
Stay ahead of fulfillment schedules to ensure your shipments are ready for timely pickups.
- List accurate operating hours so carriers have the maximum window to access your shipments.
- Set realistic expectations for cutoff times and transit durations. Share these timelines with your customers to manage expectations, prevent surprises, and build trust for future orders.
Properly managing holiday schedules can keep your coffee business brewing smoothly into the new year!
2024 Freight Carrier Holiday Schedule
AAA Cooper/DHE
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
A. Duie Pyle
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 25
Central Transport
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
Dayton Freight
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
Estes Express
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
Oak Harbor
Closed – Nov. 28; Dec. 25
Old Dominion Freight Line
Closed – Nov. 28; Dec. 25
Limited Operations – Nov. 29; Dec. 24
Pitt Ohio
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
R+L Carriers
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 25
Roadrunner Transportation
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
SAIA LTL
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
Southeastern Freight Lines
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
TForce Freight
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
Ward Trucking
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25, 31
XPO Logistics
Closed – Nov. 28, 29; Dec. 24, 25
Other Carriers
For all other freight carriers, please contact your Fair Trade Logistics account team