Retail logistics

Store deliveries on fixed days, with proof of delivery the moment stock is signed for.

Shoppers in a well-stocked supermarket aisle

Retail runs on predictable deliveries. We plan routes, align your stores to Nominated Delivery Days and confirm every drop with live e-POD.

At a glance

Store deliveries on NDDs
Dedicated fleets for closed-circuit routes
Live e-POD on every drop
Master route planning

Predictable deliveries

We pre-plan master routes based on visit frequency for different store types, and align every delivery point to our Nominated Delivery Days. Lead times for each area are set out in our NDD schedules.

Dedicated or shared

High-volume retailers run on a dedicated contract with their own vehicles, drivers and management. Smaller drops travel consolidated with other freight, at bulk rates.

Proof, live

Our Transport Management System captures a live e-POD for every delivery, and predictive ETAs keep your stores and customers informed.

Questions and answers

Where in South Africa does Vital deliver?

Nationwide. Our primary sites are in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, we have transhipment centres in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, and delivery points in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape.

Where is your head office?

Our head office is at 5 Yaldwyn Road, Jet Park, Boksburg. Call 011 966 0500, Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 16:30.

Are your vehicles tracked?

Yes. Our real-time, web-based satellite tracking monitors speed, harsh braking, door openings, temperature fluctuations and trailer unlocking. Violations are reported in real time and acted on by our 24-hour control room, and onboard cameras are monitored 24/7.

What is Vital's B-BBEE level?

Vital Distribution Solutions is a Level 2 B-BBEE contributor under the Integrated Transport Sector Code (Road Freight), with 125% procurement recognition. The certificate is available on our Documents page.

How long has Vital been operating?

Since 1999. We celebrated 25 years of distribution in 2024 with a fleet of more than 650 vehicles.

How do I request a quote?

Use our quote form, call 011 966 0500 or email sales@vitalds.co.za. Tell us what you are moving, the volumes, the routes and how often, and we will come back to you.

Other industries

FMCG distributionNational distribution for fast-moving consumer goods, from the manufacturer's dock to the store. Cold chain logisticsRefrigerated vehicles and temperature monitoring around the clock, for chilled goods that can't wait. Industrial and manufacturing logisticsFull loads out of the factory and specialised vehicles for freight that doesn't fit a standard truck.