Transportation Management
The SHAPES Unlimited, Inc. transportation management program delivers full containers of your highest-demand SKUs straight to your facility, so high-volume dealers get the lowest unit cost without sacrificing on-time delivery or customization.
Transportation Services
Built for dealers who move volume on a small number of SKUs
SHAPES Unlimited Inc. is your full-service wholesale manufacturer and distributor of aluminum products. Our transportation management program is designed for customers with high demand for a small number of SKUs, who are willing to assume stocking risk in exchange for the lowest unit cost available.
Instead of pulling from our general inventory in smaller batches, you place a full container order and we ship it directly to your facility, anywhere in the continental United States. This model works for dealers and distributors who know their volume and want pricing that reflects it.
Every container is built to your specification, from powder coat color to packaging, labeling, and barcoding, so what arrives at your dock is ready to move straight into your own distribution flow.
The SHAPES Difference
30+ Years in Business
Trusted aluminum products distributor since 1996
Stocking Distributor
Over 30,000 SKUs in stock, ready to ship
Just-In-Time Delivery
Reliable lead times keep your jobs on schedule
Limited-Lifetime Warranty
Every product backed for lasting confidence
What we run
Our Transportation Capabilities
Every container order runs on the same full-truckload model, built to your specification and shipped nationwide, so high-volume dealers get consistent pricing and delivery on every load.
Every container order runs on the same full-truckload model, built to your exact specification and shipped nationwide. From color match to packaging and labeling, each load goes out the same way, so high-volume dealers get consistent pricing and delivery run after run.
Full Container Shipments
Direct to your facility, anywhere in the continental United States.
Lowest Unit Cost Available
Volume pricing built for high-demand SKUs.
Complete Customization
Powder coat color, packaging, labeling, and barcoding matched to your spec.
Product Range
Aluminum lineal fence extrusions in all grades and colors, window screen extrusions, and other miscellaneous aluminum extrusions.
On-Time Delivery
Built into every container order, so your inventory planning stays predictable.
More Than a Distributor
Services That Keep Your Projects Moving
From order to delivery, we offer the services that keep your supply chain on schedule.
Precision and Repeatability
Purpose-built tooling holds the same spec across the entire run.
Full QC Oversight
A full-time Quality Control Manager signs off on every order.
Custom Specs Accommodated
Bring the requirement and we build to it, not around it.
Faster Turnaround
In-house work means no handoff to an outside vendor.
One Point of Contact
The same team handles your order from spec to shipment.
Our Processes
Transportation Process
A straightforward path from your container order to nationwide delivery, with a customization check before anything leaves the dock.
1
Order Review
We confirm SKU, volume, and customization specs (color, packaging, labeling, barcoding) before the container is built.
2
Container Build
Product is pulled, finished, and packed to your exact specification.
3
Quality Check
Each container is checked against your spec before it’s sealed for shipment.
4
Ship
The container ships direct to your facility, anywhere in the continental United States, on schedule.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if transportation management is the right fit for my business?
This program works best for dealers and distributors with consistent, high-volume demand on a small number of SKUs, and who are comfortable assuming stocking risk in exchange for the lowest unit cost. If your ordering pattern is smaller or more varied across many product lines, our stocking distributor program may be a better match. Contact our customer service team to discuss your volume and we’ll help you determine the right approach.
What products are available through transportation management?
Aluminum lineal fence extrusions in all grades and available colors, aluminum window screen extrusions, and other miscellaneous aluminum extrusions are available for container direct shipment. If you’re unsure whether your specific product need qualifies, reach out to our team with your SKU list.
Can I customize packaging, labeling, and colors for my container order?
Yes. Complete customization is built into this program, including matching powder coat colors, packaging, labeling, and barcoding to your specifications. This means your container arrives ready to move directly into your own distribution or retail flow without additional handling on your end.
Ready to talk Transportation?
Contact a SHAPES customer service representative to find out if a container direct program is the right fit for your volume and SKU needs.