Key Relationship Characteristics Shippers Need from a 3PL for Long-Term, Strategic Partnership and Success Why should shippers rely on a single strategic provider for their logistics needs opposed to multiple providers who likely offer mediocre service? And what type of relationship characteristics will make up the ideal provider? In this latest blog article, we outline some of the most important traits a shipper should hone in on from their 3PL provider in order to gain more

Consider these open-minded suggestions to work through a decline in driver availability. CURRENT MARKET TREND You’re probably well aware that hiring more drivers to meet the steady delivery demand has been a challenge in today’s market. Because of the lack of drivers to fill those empty truck cabs, rates have increased significantly, leaving it to the drivers to pick and choose which loads they want to handle. And in turn, this has given the drivers an even bigger advantage t

Proactively plan out your truckload freight management for long-term operational excellence. Interested in a fresh approach to boost your operation’s truckload performance? In an industry that’s ever changing, it’s imperative that businesses are constantly adapting and looking ahead at market trends and new or improved resources. By being an agile company, your services will shine ahead of the competition and skyrocket your customer’s business in the process. In short, if you

During the immediate changes brought on by Covid19, many LTL carriers were forced to lay off and furlough employees. With companies temporarily closed or working with limited staff, this resulted in a significant drop in LTL freight volume. As volume picks up and LTL carriers are taking action to hire back their workforce, there’s also new protocols and county or state guidelines to adhere to. This in turn has caused a delay in transit time with many LTL shipments. There are

The term ‘logistics’ may not sound very appealing to many, especially if you’re not involved directly within the industry for work, but the reality is, logistics makes the world go ‘round. So even if you’re not directly involved in movement of goods, you’re still likely to care about logistics more than you may think you do. Ever wonder how your Amazon Prime order arrives within the two-day window, no matter what you’re ordering? What about when your car needs new parts? Or h