Business Details
Refrigerated Trucking & Supply Chain Solutions
Coldstream Logistics has established itself as a leader in refrigerated supply chain solutions, combining a 98%+ on-time delivery average with a commitment to customized service. Our asset-based trucking company, Great Lakes Cold Logistics, operates state-of-the-art refrigerated trailers and late-model tractors to ensure reliable transportation. With 75 years of combined experience in our in-house brokerage team, we handle complex projects while maintaining strong carrier relationships. As a 100% employee-owned business, our team of over 60 dedicated professionals prioritizes quality and dependability. We serve all 48 contiguous states, partnering with top regional cold storage facilities to enhance our nationwide capabilities.Our Walmart Pool Consolidation programs, fully SQEP compliant since 2021, demonstrate our expertise in meeting major retailers' stringent requirements. By avoiding minimum order sizes and offering tailored rate packages, we focus on helping businesses of all sizes grow. Our investment in fleet technology and experienced drivers ensures products reach markets safely, economically, and on schedule. This combination of assets, expertise, and personalized service positions us as a trusted partner in temperature-controlled logistics. Through long-term partnerships with facilities like A&D Cold Storage and Cold-Link Logistics, we maintain industry-leading service standards even during challenging conditions.
Services
Walmart Pool Consolidation
Nationwide Frozen LTL
Asset-Based Trucking
Full-Service Brokerage
Warehouse Partnerships
Highlights and features
- Maintain 98%+ on-time delivery performance for 15+ years
- Operate state-of-the-art refrigerated trailers and late-model tractors
- Combine 75 years of brokerage experience with carrier relationships
- Function as 100% employee-owned business with dedicated professionals
- Partner with top regional cold storage facilities nationwide
Services
Walmart Pool Consolidation
We manage three of Walmart's highest-performing LTL Pool Consolidation programs, serving all 45 temperature-controlled distribution centers weekly. Our 'best in class' 98%+ on-time delivery rate comes with no minimum order quantities and customized rate packages. Strategic hub locations support vendors of all sizes, ensuring compliance with Walmart's SQEP requirements since 2021.
Nationwide Frozen LTL
Our temperature-controlled LTL consolidation services reach nearly every major U.S. grocery chain. With dedicated capacity and experienced personnel, we handle frozen product transportation requirements across diverse distribution networks. This service complements our Walmart programs while serving independent retailers nationwide through customized logistics solutions.
Asset-Based Trucking
Great Lakes Cold Logistics operates late-model refrigerated trailers and tractors with satellite tracking technology. This asset-based approach maintains control over delivery reliability during capacity constraints. Our investment in equipment and experienced drivers ensures consistent service levels even during industry disruptions like the 2020-2021 pandemic period.
Full-Service Brokerage
Our in-house team with 75+ combined years of experience manages complex logistics projects through established carrier relationships. By prioritizing carrier partnerships, we secure capacity when competitors cannot. This brokerage service complements our asset-based operations while maintaining the same commitment to on-time performance.
Warehouse Partnerships
We collaborate with premier regional cold storage facilities like A&D Cold Storage (Worcester, MA) and Cold-Link Logistics (Holland, MI). These partnerships ensure quality temperature-controlled storage solutions with state-of-the-art facilities. Our selection criteria focuses on family-owned operations committed to exceptional service and FSMA/SQF certifications.
People
Dan Palus
COO
As Chief Operating Officer, Dan Palus oversees daily operations with 20+ years of logistics industry experience. His leadership ensures consistent service delivery across all business units while maintaining financial accountability.
Howard A. Schillinger
Chairman of the Board
With decades of industry experience, Howard Schillinger provides strategic direction as Chairman. His leadership helps maintain the company's focus on quality service and sustainable growth in temperature-controlled logistics.
Andrew P. Schillinger
President
Andrew Schillinger leads company-wide strategy implementation as President. He drives innovation in logistics solutions while maintaining the organization's commitment to personalized service and operational excellence.
Heather Browne
Executive Vice President
Heather Browne manages key business functions as Executive Vice President. Her leadership ensures alignment between operational execution and strategic objectives across all service lines.
Jim Short
Director of Logistics
Jim Short oversees logistics operations with extensive industry expertise. He manages day-to-day transportation activities while optimizing routes and carrier utilization to maintain service standards.
Questions
What temperature-controlled services do you offer?
We provide refrigerated and frozen LTL services nationwide, including Walmart pool consolidation programs and dedicated cold storage partnerships.
How does your asset-based fleet benefit customers?
Our owned fleet ensures capacity availability during market constraints while maintaining strict quality control over equipment and drivers.
Are you SQEP compliant for Walmart shipments?
Yes, our consolidation programs have been fully SQEP compliant since 2021, handling all requirements from ASN to labeling.
What experience does your brokerage team have?
Our in-house team has 75+ combined years of experience managing complex logistics projects with established carrier relationships.
Do you have minimum order requirements?
No, we offer no minimum order sizes with customized rate packages to accommodate businesses of all sizes.
What cold storage facilities do you partner with?
We partner with top regional facilities including A&D Cold Storage (Worcester, MA) and Cold-Link Logistics (Holland, MI).
Reviews (2)
Luis Gomez
Apr 04, 2021
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I love this company the best company I ever work for I appreciate everyone they are always on top of their drivers in a good way
Al Wes
Sep 28, 2020
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Whoever the driver was hauling trailer 21634 on 07/18/2020 afternoon going I-90 west in Ohio, this driver was driving very aggressively, following too close and failed to yield to others, dispatchers should look up who this driver was based on the information I provided above and give this driver a warning.
