Essendant Named Racklify’s Warehouse of the Week for National Fulfillment Leadership

Essendant Named Racklify’s Warehouse of the Week

Essendant, one of the largest wholesale distributors and logistics providers in North America, has been named Racklify’s Warehouse of the Week. Known for its extensive network, forward-thinking strategy, and deep eCommerce fulfillment capabilities, Essendant continues to prove that scale and innovation can coexist—and thrive—under one logistics roof.

This award follows their recent coverage on Racklify News, which spotlighted Essendant’s strategic partnership with crowdsourced delivery leader Roadie. The collaboration adds next-day delivery to nearly 98% of the U.S. population, offering retailers, wholesalers, and eCommerce sellers a powerful fulfillment advantage in today’s hyper-competitive logistics landscape.

By combining national infrastructure with last-mile innovation, Essendant is setting a new benchmark for service, speed, and reliability.

A Network Built for Modern Commerce

With more than 30+ distribution centers strategically positioned across the country, Essendant operates one of the largest and most efficient warehouse networks in the United States. Their facilities collectively span over 1.5 million square feet and support a wide range of customers—from traditional wholesalers and office suppliers to modern eCommerce brands.

This expansive footprint gives merchants access to coast-to-coast fulfillment capabilities, with the ability to reach the majority of the U.S. market in one to two days. It’s this nationwide reach, paired with real-time visibility and data-driven logistics, that makes Essendant a true engine for connected commerce.

Essendant’s Connected Commerce model is designed to meet merchants where they are and help them scale faster. It integrates inventory visibility, automated order routing, and flexible shipping options to reduce friction in the supply chain and deliver on rising customer expectations. For growing brands, this means faster delivery times, fewer inventory surprises, and seamless expansion into new markets.

eCommerce Fulfillment That Works

Essendant’s eCommerce fulfillment services go beyond traditional pick, pack, and ship. Their platform allows merchants to integrate directly via API, manage multichannel inventory, automate order processing, and customize packing slips for a branded customer experience.

Through their white-label dropshipping capabilities, brands can sell across multiple platforms—Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and more—without having to hold or manage inventory themselves. This hands-free model allows small and mid-sized sellers to scale quickly while maintaining quality and consistency.

As demand grows for reliable, transparent, and flexible 3PL partners, Essendant has answered the call by modernizing its approach to logistics without losing the dependability that has made it a trusted name in wholesale distribution for decades.

Why Essendant Was Selected

Essendant earned the Warehouse of the Week recognition by standing out across multiple dimensions of Racklify’s selection criteria:

• Recent News Coverage: Their partnership with Roadie to expand next-day delivery coverage demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation and merchant support.

• Operational Excellence: Essendant’s fulfillment network delivers nationwide reach, accuracy, and speed at scale, serving a wide range of B2B and B2C brands.

• Merchant-Centric Model: With customizable, scalable solutions for brands of all sizes, Essendant continues to prioritize the needs of sellers across retail and eCommerce.

• Industry Visibility and Leadership: As a longstanding logistics provider, Essendant has consistently demonstrated an ability to evolve with the market, embrace new technology, and anticipate future trends.

• Unique Differentiators: Their Connected Commerce model, dropshipping services, and strategic tech integrations make them a highly versatile logistics partner for the digital age.

Raising the Bar for 3PL Logistics

In today’s fulfillment landscape, speed isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a competitive necessity. Customer expectations have shifted, and brands must keep up or risk being left behind. Essendant’s investment in last-mile capabilities through Roadie is a direct response to this reality.

What makes this move so impactful is its simplicity for merchants. By layering on Roadie’s crowdsourced delivery network without disrupting existing workflows, Essendant enables faster service without requiring operational overhauls. It’s a smart, scalable upgrade—and one that directly benefits Essendant’s customers.

In an era where so many logistics providers overpromise and underdeliver, Essendant continues to deliver measurable results with quiet consistency. It’s this balance of dependability and innovation that sets them apart.

Congratulations to Essendant!

As logistics evolves at breakneck speed, Essendant’s thoughtful approach to scale, technology, and customer service is helping lead the industry forward. Whether you're a high-growth eCommerce brand or a B2B distributor in need of a reliable partner, Essendant offers the infrastructure, flexibility, and foresight to support long-term success.