GLS + CalFlowers

Delivering fresh from garden to doorstep

Flowers are fragile, perishable, and time-sensitive. GLS solves the logistics so CalFlowers’ 900+ members can focus on what they do best — growing and shipping beautiful blooms across America.

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A decade of freshness on every doorstep.

CalFlowers is a leading national floral trade association dedicated to growing and strengthening the U.S. floral industry. Their membership spans over 900 growers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, and service providers — and ensuring every delivery arrives on time and in perfect condition is central to their mission.

GLS has served as CalFlowers’ transportation partner since September 2016. We spoke with Chris Johnson, Director of Transportation, who has coordinated between members and floral shipping carriers for over 20 years.

Fragile. Perishable. Time-sensitive. We handle all three.

Fast transit
Next-day ground footprint

An extensive next-day ground delivery network keeps flowers moving fast from origin to destination, preserving freshness every mile of the way.

Careful handling
Reliability you can count on

GLS® drivers are trained to handle fragile deliveries with care. A local customer service team is always available for fast support when questions arise.

On-time delivery
Comprehensive coverage

From urban metro hubs to rural farm pickups, GLS delivers with precise real-time tracking — wherever the flowers need to go.

Proven outcomes, bloom after bloom.

CalFlowers requires carriers that can accommodate a wide variety of delivery destinations while maintaining the fastest possible time-in-transit. GLS has consistently delivered — and then some.

Flowers need to be delivered immediately. The shelf life is very low, and when it comes to service, on-time delivery is the biggest thing. To master this and deliver flowers on time is not easy. GLS has done just that — that’s why we stick with them after 10 years. GLS is a pleasure to work with. It’s valuable when you have a carrier that simply thinks outside the box and keeps it fresh.

— Chris Johnson, Director of Transportation, CalFlowers

Very low damage rates

CalFlowers has seen remarkably low damage rates thanks to proper floral box handling. GLS drivers are specifically trained to treat every fragile delivery with care.

Rapid local support

A personalized, local customer support team understands the time-critical nature of floral logistics and provides fast responses the moment any issue arises.

Competitive rates, no compromise

GLS offers next-day ground shipping at rates that work for the floral industry — without ever trading cost savings for service quality.

Metro & rural reach

Whether the destination is a downtown florist or a remote growing farm, GLS handles every pickup and delivery with precise tracking from start to finish.

A rep who goes the extra mile

GLS® representative Troy Ruffing has built a genuine personal connection with the CalFlowers team — earning high praise for his hands-on, customer-first approach.

Ready to ship your flowers with confidence?

Join CalFlowers and hundreds of floral shippers who trust GLS for reliable, fast, and careful delivery across the U.S.

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