What exactly does a lumping company do?
A lumping company specializes in providing trained professionals—called lumpers—to handle manual freight tasks like
loading, unloading, palletizing, shrink-wrapping, and warehouse prep. This is a critical service for logistics operations that deal
with high freight volume and strict turnaround windows.
📌 Learn more about our Lumper Services.
Is hiring a lumping company better than doing it in-house?
Hiring internally works for some—but comes with hidden costs like:
- HR & payroll management
- Training & certifications
- Liability & insurance risks
- High turnover
By contrast, lumping companies like Group NB handle everything for you. You get
skilled labor, on-demand scalability, and fast deployment—without the overhead.
How do lumper services improve warehouse operations?
Hiring professional lumpers ensures:
- Faster turnaround: Reduce dwell time for trucks at the dock.
- Accurate unloading: Avoid costly product misplacement or damage.
- Safer working conditions: Trained professionals follow safety standards.
- Cost efficiency: No need to rely on in-house staff for unloading.
What kind of facilities benefit from lumping services?
Lumping services are ideal for:
- Large retail DCs (distribution centers)
- Food distributors and cold storage units
- Trucking terminals and 3PL facilities
- Cross-dock hubs and fulfillment centers
If your facility deals with constant freight movement, a lumping company can help you eliminate delays and backlogs.
Are lumper services better than in-house unloading?
Yes—especially when:
- You need quick staffing adjustments
- Your freight volumes fluctuate
- You want to reduce liability and insurance risk
- You’re looking to cut training and HR costs
Group NB’s lumpers come trained and ready, saving you onboarding time and money.
How fast can I get lumpers on site?
We offer same-day to next-day dispatch in most metro areas, with flexible coverage for:
- Overnight & weekend shifts
- Temporary or ongoing contracts
- Emergency fill-ins
Our clients appreciate that we solve staffing gaps in real time—not just during business hours.
