1️⃣ Why Cross Docking and Transloading Matter
Cross-docking skips storage and sends freight straight from the inbound trailer to the outbound unit, cutting double‑handling, shrink, and warehouse rent.
Transloading lets you shift freight between modes—ocean container to dry van, flatbed to box truck—so you always choose the cheapest, fastest lane.
Types of Cross Docking
Continuous flow: high‑velocity freight rolls through the dock within the hour.
Consolidation: smaller consignments combine into full truckloads to drive down cost per mile.
De‑consolidation: large inbound shipments break into store‑ready, route‑ready, or parcel‑ready drops for quicker last‑mile delivery.
2️⃣ The Carrollton Advantage
📍 Location: 2120 Hutton Dr, Ste 300, Carrollton TX 75006 – one mile off I‑35E; 15 minutes to DFW International, 20 minutes to Dallas Love Field.
🚛 Truck‑friendly yard: 130‑ft drive aisles, fenced and lit, with overnight parking on request.
🏗️ 50,000+ sq ft clear‑span floor: 30 dock‑high doors, two 14‑ft drive‑through ramps.
⚡ Power & tech: RFID dock control, Wi‑Fi‑enabled handheld scanners, and cloud WMS for live inventory snapshots.
3️⃣ Service Menu
3.1 Live Cross Dock
Unload, scan, re‑label, and reload in under 60 minutes. Photo proof and digital POD hit your inbox before the driver is back on I‑35.
3.2 Transloading & Mode Shift
Ocean containers → palletized dry vans
Flatbeds → boxed LTL or parcel sortation
Air freight build‑ups for same‑day line‑haul to DFW cargo gates
3.3 Trailer Restacking for Distressed Loads
Shifted or rejected pallets? Our OSHA‑certified forklift team rebuilds loads to retailer spec, wraps, and prints fresh load tags so you avoid fines and charge‑backs.
3.4 Trailer Swapping
Drop an empty, hook a loaded, and roll—no lost time hunting for yard space elsewhere.
3.5 Short‑Term Surge Storage
Need 24‑ to 72‑hour buffer stock during peak? We stage freight in racked or floor positions and feed your outbound schedule just in time.
4️⃣ Safety & Compliance
Kentex Cargo does not handle:
Dangerous or DOT‑regulated hazmat (Classes 1‑9)
Temperature‑controlled or refrigerated products
Unbaked dough or perishable foods
Daily safety walk‑throughs, 24/7 CCTV, fenced yard, and badge‑controlled dock doors keep cargo secure while meeting CTPAT and TSA indirect‑air‑carrier guidelines.
5️⃣ Equipment on Site
| Asset | Qty | Capability |
|---|---|---|
| Sit‑down forklifts | 3 | 8,000–15,000 lb lifting |
| Stand‑up reach trucks | 2 | Double‑deep pallet pulls |
| Electric pallet jacks | 6 | Quick case‑pick & restack |
| Dock levelers | 30 | Sealed, air‑bag lift |
| Stretch‑wrap stations | 2 | 360‑degree film coverage |
| Digital floor scales | 2 | 5,000 lb certified |
6️⃣ Industries We Serve
Retail & Big‑Box – carton‑level sortation for store replenishment
E‑Commerce 3PLs – bulk inbound, parcel‑ready outbound in the same shift
Building Materials – over‑dimensional restack from flatbed to dry van
Food Packaging – ambient cartons (no refrigeration) re‑palletized to customer spec
Events & Trade Shows – time‑critical equipment consolidated for single‑day delivery
7️⃣ Step‑by‑Step Flow
Book a Door – email load sheet or transmit EDI one hour pre‑arrival.
Check‑In – yard marshal assigns dock within five minutes.
Unload & Inspect – freight photographed, counted, and damage‑checked.
Process – re‑label, build pallets, or split orders as required.
Reload – driver signs digital POD; WMS auto‑pushes ASN to your TMS.
Exit – wheels turning back onto I‑35 with zero detention fees.
8️⃣ Pricing & Service Levels
| Plan | Turn‑Time SLA | Included Touches | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | ≤ 30 min | Unload + reload ≤ 10 pallets | Hot LTL, same‑day retail replenishment |
| Standard | ≤ 60 min | Up to 40 pallets, basic re‑label | Regular TL cross‑dock |
| Re‑Work Pro | ≤ 4 hrs | Restack, re‑wrap, new BOL | Distressed loads, retailer compliance |
Flat per‑pallet or per‑trailer rates—no surprises, no after‑hours surcharges.
9️⃣ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are your dock hours?
A: 06:00–22:00 Monday–Saturday, with on‑call crews 24/7 for emergency loads.
Q: How much notice do I need?
A: We accept same‑day appointments, but booking a door at least one hour ahead guarantees zero wait.
Q: Can you handle floor‑loaded imports from the Port of Houston?
A: Yes. We de‑stuff 20‑ and 40‑ft containers, palletize, and load straight into domestic dry vans bound for Dallas distribution centers.
Q: Do you offer lift‑gate trucks?
A: Lift‑gate box trucks are on standby for final‑mile deliveries under 10,000 lb within the DFW metroplex.
Q: What if my pallets are damaged?
A: Our Restack crew rebuilds, band‑straps, and shrink‑wraps to meet retailer OS&D guidelines, complete with photo documentation.
🔟 Why Shippers Choose Kentex Cargo
Guaranteed 60‑Minute Turns – keep drivers happy and eliminate detention.
Transparent Flat Rates – know your cost before the wheels roll.
Real‑Time Visibility – cloud WMS and photo PODs at every milestone.
Scalable Capacity – surge from one trailer a week to 30 a day without new contracts.
Global Know‑How – daily Africa‑bound consolidations mean strict export accuracy and zero‑tolerance quality control applied to every load.