by Brad Mullins | Feb 9, 2021 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
Few things in life cause more anxiety for shipping and supply chain managers than volatility in shipping costs. Volatility has been the theme this past year in the freight shipping industry, especially less than truckload (LTL). With LTL pricing increases likely to...
by Brad Mullins | Jan 18, 2021 | 3PL, Warehousing
E-commerce received a significant pandemic-driven boost last year and continues its surge in 2021. As a result, industrial logistics (including public warehousing) has become a top priority for many retailers and manufacturers. Whether they’re stocking...
by Brad Mullins | Jan 7, 2021 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload, Transportation Logistics
As we do every year at this time, we look forward to the year ahead and share with clients and readers what they’re likely to expect based on what we’re seeing within the transportation and logistics industry. 2020 certainly looked much different at the...
by Brad Mullins | Dec 8, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
3PL’s and LTL Carriers are competitors, right? The relationship between 3PL’s and LTL carriers probably isn’t what you imagine it is. 3PL’s that aren’t 100% asset-based typically utilize the larger LTL carrier network to move their...
by Brad Mullins | Nov 24, 2020 | 3PL, Holiday, Less Than Truckload
In many areas of life, preparation is key — an idea that certainly applies to the best shipping during peak seasons, especially the holidays. Being well prepared can help you to avoid service issues and paying higher rates. Extra Pieces in the Holiday Shipping Puzzle...