Support Activities for Transportation

Support Activities for Transportation covers the people who keep carriers operating between departure and delivery: tow operators, cargo handlers, railroad switching crews, terminal workers, harbor service technicians, and airfield support staff. Their days involve loading and securing freight, spotting equipment, guiding traffic, maintaining docks and yards, and responding fast when breakdowns or delays threaten schedules. Zoro has served U.S. businesses since 2011 and stocks 14+ million products, giving transportation support teams access to the everyday supplies behind those jobs. Buyers often reach for wheel chocks, tie-downs, rigging hardware, tow chains, hydraulic jacks, hand trucks, dock plates, spill kits, flashlights, batteries, labels, and PPE for work on ramps, tracks, roadsides, and piers. Because this subsector spans roadside towing, marine cargo handling, and rail terminal work, OSHA requirements and site rules shape many purchasing decisions. High-visibility apparel, gloves, hearing protection, traffic cones, lockout/tagout devices, and absorbents help crews work safer and keep equipment, cargo, and facilities ready for the next move.