Thanksgiving Travel – Top 10 Most Congested Roads

November 20, 2014

For the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, thousands of cars will be on the road as people throughout the US travel to be with friends and family. About 91% of Thanksgiving trips are made by car. What does that mean for carriers? Hours added to travel time. Last year, congestion on the nation’s...

Third Party Logistics Explained

November 18, 2014

So what is a third party logistics company anyway…and what can they do for me?  If you are new to logistics, you might ask this question multiple times a day.  Or if you are a shipper, this might guide you in selecting the right Third Party Logistics Services company. Ultimately,...

Join the PLS Freight Broker Agent Program

November 13, 2014

PLS Logistics Services is actively recruiting experienced Freight Brokers for the Freight Broker Agent Program. Maximize your earnings and build your business with the PLS Freight Broker Agent Program. Unlimited compensation 20+ years of solid financial strength Exceptional commission rates Weekly direct-deposit, based on previous week’s invoices The foundation to...

Join the PLS Carrier Network Program

November 11, 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...

Transportation Management in the Post-PC World

November 6, 2014

With the popularity of mobile devices, consumer behavior has changed dramatically. Consumers have moved past the committed early adopters and entered the fast-followers phase with technology being the driving force. Smartphones and tablets are powerful tools that are selling fast and easily taking over the PC market. Social media platforms,...

PLS Logistics Services Moves into Larger Office in Tampa Due to Growth

November 5, 2014

Rapid growth and expansion plans in the Tampa region spurs need for new office CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA – November 4, 2014 PLS Logistics Services ("PLS"), a leading provider of 3rd party logistics solutions and freight brokerage services, moved into a new office space in Tampa on November 3, 2014 to...

Three Ways Carriers Can Recruit New Drivers

November 4, 2014

The transportation industry faces a unique problem in today’s economy: hiring new drivers. Most current truck drivers are approaching retirement, and few people are willing or able to replace them. This means that freight carriers must start getting creative and investing heavily in the ways they recruit new drivers. There...

Five Facts about Logistics and Transportation

October 30, 2014

According to the DOT, logistics is defined as “the cost-effective process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient movement and storage of goods from the point of origin to the end-user.” They define transport as “the movement of products and people from one point to another via air, sea, road,...

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...