Frequently Asked Questions

We provide complete warehouse support including container and trailer unloading, inbound freight coordination, yard spotting, and short- and long-term warehousing. From staffing to software, we manage the full scope of warehouse operations.

A lumper service provides labor specifically for unloading freight from trailers or containers, physically moving product from the truck to the dock or warehouse floor. FMG has offered professional unloading and lumping services since 1994, making it one of our longest-standing and most refined capabilities.

Yard spotting is the repositioning of trailers and containers within a facility’s yard; moving them to the correct dock door, staging area, or holding spot. For high-volume operations, professional yard spotting reduces dock congestion, cuts driver detention time, and keeps freight moving efficiently.

Cross docking is a logistics process where inbound freight is unloaded, sorted, and transferred directly to outbound trucks with little or no storage time in between. It reduces warehousing costs and speeds up delivery and is ideal for time-sensitive or high-turnover shipments. FMG supports cross docking as part of our broader warehouse management services.

Yes. FMG is headquartered in Camillus, NY and provides warehousing, unloading, and yard spotting services throughout the greater Syracuse area. We’re one of the region’s most established warehouse management providers, with roots in the market going back to 1994.

Yes. FMG’s proprietary software gives clients live visibility during the unloading process, so you always know the status of your freight.

We offer asset-based truckload, truckload brokerage, and dispatch services. Whether you need dedicated capacity or flexible access to a vetted carrier network, we have options to fit your freight volume and schedule.

Truckload brokerage connects shippers with vetted carriers to move full truckload freight. Rather than owning trucks, a broker like FMG maintains a network of qualified carriers and matches your load to available capacity, often faster and at lower cost than maintaining your own fleet. FMG is a TIA-member broker, meaning we meet rigorous industry standards for carrier vetting and compliance.

LTL (less-than-truckload) is used when your shipment doesn’t fill an entire trailer: you share space with other shippers and pay only for what you use. FTL (full truckload) means your freight occupies the entire trailer, offering faster transit times and less handling. FMG arranges both through our brokerage network.

Yes. We offer expedited freight options for time-sensitive shipments that can’t wait for standard transit times. Contact us to discuss your timeline and we’ll find the right solution.

Safety is built into every level of our operation, from dock workers to dispatchers. All FMG employees receive ongoing safety training, and our transportation division was structured from the ground up with a military-influenced, safety-first approach.

Yes. As a family-owned business, giving back is part of our culture. We’ve supported youth sports programs, the Geddes Little League, Cancer Connects, the Dianne L. O’Dell Scholarship Endowment, Luke’s Army Pediatric Cancer Research Fund, and local events including the Camillus Memorial Day Parade.

We’re always looking for motivated people who share our values. Visit the Careers page on our website or call (315) 487-5816 to learn about current openings in warehousing, transportation, and logistics.