How to Compete with E-Commerce Giants

May 8, 2018

Today it seems like e-commerce giants are taking over the industry. It is possible for small and mid-sized companies to compete with these e-commerce companies with a little bit of creativity, a strong supply chain and great customer service. Companies like Amazon can often seem difficult to compete with, but...

Do You Need Carrier Vetting?

May 3, 2018

We have previously discussed a few things shippers should understand when they start shipping truckloads. Unlike LTL, the full truckload world is characterized by a very large number of carriers. They come in all shapes and forms, from a one-man operation to a large carrier with thousands of company trucks....

Trending Transportation Updates: April 2018

May 1, 2018

Truck Driver Shortage Spurs Rising Prices A rise in prices is the result of this blunt reality: there aren’t enough truck drivers delivering goods to stores. The shortage of truck drivers is not only raising freight costs, but retail costs as well. This is nothing new, as the driver shortage...

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Benefits of a Transportation Management System (TMS)

April 26, 2018

Many companies could easily improve their supply chains by utilizing a transportation management system (TMS). Some companies chose not to use a TMS, and other companies may just not have a good understanding of what exactly a TMS is. It is important to know exactly what a TMS is and...

Air Shipping for Beginners

April 24, 2018

Globalization is not just a commonly-used term, it’s our reality. The world is becoming “smaller” and much more interconnected than ever before. People are involved in the events unfolding not only in their own country but across the globe – we travel, we move and we interact. Many companies today...

PLS Logistics Services Ranks on Top Freight Brokerage Firms List for 11th Year

April 19, 2018

CRANBERRY TWP., PA (April 19, 2018) — PLS Logistics Services, a leading provider of technology enabled transportation management and freight brokerage services, has been named on the Transport Topics list of Top Freight Brokerage Firms for 2018. The annual list ranks freight brokerage firms based on net revenue. The top...

Surviving the Capacity Crunch

After this years hurricanes, the new ELD mandate and the ongoing driver shortage, the trucking industry is facing a capacity crunch. The capacity crunch is creating a drastic increase in freight rates. The trucking capacity crunch is making it harder and harder for both shippers and carriers to survive in...

Full Truckload Shipping: What You Should Know

April 17, 2018

LTL (Less-than-truckload) and full truckload shipping are obviously very different. It’s impossible to say which option is “better.” It depends on your company needs, freight type, requirements and a variety of other factors. It’s important to evaluate pros and cons and decide which option is the best fit for your...

How to Become a Shipper of Choice

April 12, 2018

The need for more truck drivers is rapidly increasing today as the shipping industry undergoes a driver shortage. With a driver shortage, rising equipment costs and new regulations, shippers are in competition with one another to gain carrier’s business. It is more important than ever for shippers to find creative,...

Mistakes Small Businesses Make in Supply Chain Management

April 10, 2018

Small businesses often have limited human resources and have employees in charge of a wide array of different tasks. If the business has the need to ship certain products occasionally or on a regular basis, one of these tasks is managing its supply chain. It's quite easy to make supply...