Chain of Custody Delivery
Timestamped. Photographed. Signed. Every Handoff Documented.
Chain of Custody — What It Covers
Complete Audit Trail
Timestamped, signed, photographed documentation at every transfer point from pickup to final delivery. The same chain-of-custody framework underpins our hyperscale server logistics program.
Pharmaceutical & Clinical
FDA-relevant documentation for pharmaceutical transport, clinical trial materials, and biological specimens.
Legal & Financial
Original documents, negotiable instruments, and signed agreements with confirmed delivery to named recipients.
Defense & Government
Security-cleared handling with chain-of-custody documentation meeting government and defense contractor requirements.
David King — Director, Client Partnerships
Director of Client Partnerships at AB&M Logistics, David King was elected to the Airforwarders Association Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term. He was quoted in the AfA's October 2025 press release calling on Congress to establish a Federal Cargo Theft and Fraud Task Force. 20+ years in expedited freight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is chain of custody delivery?
Chain of custody is documented, unbroken accountability for freight from pickup signature to delivery signature — every person who touches the shipment is named, timestamped, and on record. AB&M has provided chain-of-custody delivery for nearly three decades with 24/7 dispatch. Used for specimens, legal originals, high-value tech, regulated pharmaceuticals, and secured cargo.
What documentation does AB&M chain of custody include?
Pickup signature with driver name and timestamp, seal numbers where applicable, route log, any intermediate handoffs (none on dedicated runs), and delivery signature with recipient name and timestamp. For specimens and regulated materials, additional documentation aligns with the protocol you provide. Clean paperwork is delivered alongside the shipment.
Is hand carry available for maximum chain-of-custody integrity?
Yes — hand carry (on-board courier) is the maximum-integrity chain-of-custody option. The courier physically travels with the cargo from pickup to destination; there is no handoff. Used for clinical trial materials, semiconductor masks, signed legal originals, and anything where even a brief handoff to airline cargo is unacceptable.
Does AB&M chain of custody service cover cross-border freight?
Yes. Chain-of-custody documentation continues through border crossings (Canada and Mexico) with broker-agent coordination on both sides. Customs inspection, if triggered, is documented in the chain-of-custody log. All eight major US-Mexico crossings are supported: Laredo, El Paso, Nogales, McAllen, Brownsville, Calexico, Eagle Pass, and Del Rio.
How quickly can AB&M dispatch a chain-of-custody delivery?
Standard dispatch runs one dispatcher per load for ground and courier-accompanied runs in major metros. 24/7/365 — weekends, nights, holidays. Time-critical chain-of-custody work (patient-specific specimens, legal filing deadlines, evidence transport) is handled with the same urgency standard as line-down dispatch.