LTL Freight Rates on the Rise

October 28, 2014

Less-than-truckload rates are on the rise. LTL carriers, Conway Freight, UPS and ABF Freight Systems, have recently announced general rate increases that will hit customers in the coming months. This is the second time this year that general rate increases were announced (Read our post about the April GRIs, LTL...

Supply Chain Management Strategy: What a True Partner Should Do

October 23, 2014

Creating a decent supply chain management strategy can be challenging. On the opposite side, delegating such a huge part of your business to a third-party company essentially needs credibility and confidence in your logistics partner. To find a good supply chain management partner, check out the list of services that...

LTL Freight: How to Avoid Surprise Fees

October 21, 2014

Today’s ground transportation environment has seen the impact of not only a lackluster economy but also the effects of other factors leading to increased cost of Less-Than-Truckload common carrier transportation services. As a result, carriers are focused on margin retention and improvement and sacrificing market share by culling low margin...

LTL Freight Shippers: 6 Ways to Improve Attractiveness to Carriers

October 16, 2014

We are in a market where LTL carriers continue to aggressively seek methods to improve their yield, reduce their operating ratios, and filter out poor performing business in their portfolios. As a result, shippers need to consistently differentiate themselves from the pack and improve their attractiveness to carriers. The days of simply blasting LTL...

What Is The Value of a 3PL?

October 14, 2014

As we all know the economy has not been the greatest in recent years and everyone has seen the effects of the recession. Therefore, companies that are willing to outsource their shipping needs to a 3PL can save a substantial amount of money on their freight cost. No matter what the need...

The Types of 3PLs… Defined

October 9, 2014

[caption id="attachment_893" align="alignright" width="300"] The container terminal at dusk[/caption] A third party logistics (3PL) company is defined as an external supplier that performs all or part of a company’s supply chain management. Many 3PL’s offer a wide range of services that include inbound freight, outbound freight, freight consolidation, warehousing, distribution,...

Sustainable Freight Shipping

October 7, 2014

Would you be willing to pay 5% higher prices for products ordered online if they are shipped sustainably? A recent survey titled “Need for Green or Need for Speed” Survey conducted by the consulting firm West Monroe Partners revealed that 54% of e-commerce consumers are willing to pay the extra...

Join the PLS Carrier Network Program

October 2, 2014

Stay busy moving freight, not doing paperwork. Carriers need to focus on hauling freight and less time with back-office busy work. Join the PLS carrier network program to ensure you have a streamlined back-office with consolidated billing. Every minute you spend searching for loads is wasted revenue. Our simple technology...

Preparing for the Truck Driver Demographic Change

September 30, 2014

One of the most concerning factors behind the current and future driver shortage is the lack of young drivers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the average age of a truck driver today is 55 or older. The Baby Boomer generation is growing increasingly close to retirement and there are...

Collaboration Key to Finding Capacity

September 25, 2014

Capacity issues are straining relationships between shippers and carriers. A rise in trucking demand, a shortage of drivers, government regulations, and shipping inefficiencies all play a role in the current shortage of capacity. We are now in a carriers’ market. Shippers must fight for capacity or pay higher rates. Carriers...