Continuous Move

A continuous move is a transportation strategy in which multiple loads are sequenced together so that a truck moves from one pickup to delivery, immediately picks up another load at or near the delivery point, delivers that load, picks up another, and continues the cycle with minimal or zero empty miles between loads. This approach maximizes truck utilization and reduces the per-load cost of transportation for all shippers involved in the chain.

In refrigerated logistics, continuous moves require careful coordination because each load in the sequence may have different temperature requirements, pickup and delivery windows, and handling needs. The broker or shipper managing the continuous move must ensure that the trailer can be cleaned and re-cooled to the correct temperature between loads, that timing aligns so the driver is not waiting excessively at facilities, and that the total chain respects the driver's hours of service limitations.

The economic benefits of continuous moves are significant. By eliminating deadhead miles, the carrier can offer rates 10 to 20 percent below standard point-to-point pricing. For shippers, this translates to lower transportation costs without any sacrifice in service quality. The carrier benefits from higher revenue per driver per week, making continuous move freight highly attractive.

Building effective continuous moves requires a large network of shippers with complementary lanes and timing. ArrowLane's platform analyzes thousands of shipments to identify continuous move opportunities, matching shippers who might never interact directly but whose freight flows create efficient truck utilization loops. This network effect grows stronger as more shippers participate, creating better rates and more reliable capacity for everyone in the system.