Sure, third-party logistics providers will tune your transportation transactions. But their real value lies in strategic relationships that optimize your entire enterprise. Manufacturers and retailers used to value third-party logistics (3PL) providers for their physical assets. The very idea of outsourcing transportation and logistics functions evolved as a procured means to a fundamental fix. Pricing… Read more »
Our Modesto client – We wanted to bring you up to speed on the services and facilities they offer in Modesto, Stockton, Patterson and Turlock CA
Patterson They have expanded their Patterson operation, doubling the size. Located on I5, perfect position to the regional DCs in Tracy, the growers in Watsonville and the Port/SF Bay Area. They now offer rail service on the UP line. They have cut the doors for the oversized cars. This should be a… Read more »
We are members of Food Shippers of America – Handling, logistics and tracking solutions for food and beverage companies
The wealth of driver and management tools that the latest fleet systems offer enable companies to drive down costs, says TomTom. Once goods are formulated, processed and packed, the handling and logistics side of the food and beverage supply chain kicks in to optimise delivery to retail shelves and add value to the business. FoodBev… Read more »
Our Allentown Client
Our Allentown client – Third-party logistics provider Allen Distribution was named Whirlpool’s Regional Truckload Carrier of the Year for 2012. Allen, which moves 10 to 20 truckloads of Whirlpool appliances daily from a Carlisle, PA distribution center, was recognized for on-time delivery, damage claims handling, problem resolution, and invoicing accuracy.
Our Detroit client – Evans Distribution Systems Hires New Transportation Recruiter
Evans Distribution Systems, a full service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, staffing and value added services hired Todd Shattuck as the new transportation recruiter, to keep up with the company’s growth demands. Shattuck is responsible for recruiting qualified owner-operator truck drivers. In the past year, Evans recruited 150 owner-operators for its asset based transportation…. Read more »
Our freezer client in Winter Haven, FL – At Commercial Warehousing Inc., our competitive advantage is our people!
Here at Commercial Warehousing Inc. we offer a wide variety of supply chain services to include multi-temperature warehousing services as well as transportation and packaging services to name but a few. While we provide all those services along with great facilities and state of the art technology, if not for our outstanding group of employees we would not be able to… Read more »
Our Detroit client – Transportation Club of Detroit Elects New President, David Pierce
At their Annual Meeting, the Transportation Club of Detroit (TCD) elected new board members, including appointing David Pierce as the club president. The TCD Annual Meeting was held at the Detroit Athletic Club on Jan. 30, 2014. The installation of officers was performed by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Talon. Pierce is the executive… Read more »
Our Chattanooga, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Clearfield client – How other port clusters take advantage of growth opportunities
Several North American and European cities have developed economic clusters for various reasons. In Georgia, for example, Port of Savannah was unable to accommodate further terminal growth, which caused it to develop satellite terminal facilities and inland distribution. Adjacent to the port are two dock terminals, one owned by CSX (Tremont) and the other by… Read more »
We are members of Food Shippers of America – A Strengthening Economy Is Driving Up Spot Rates for Trucks
Spot rates for truckload services are unusually high for this time of year. And that’s good news for an industry that has struggled for years with an increasing burden of regulations, seesawing fuel prices and razor-thin profit margins. DAT, a service that matches truck space with available loads, reports that the spot market didn’t experience… Read more »
Our Chattanooga, Salt Lake City, Clearfield and Ogden client – Supply Chain Alliances Share Common Goals
The Alliance, co-sponsored by World Trade 100 and SMC3, are the first-ever awards to recognize the alliances driving results in high-performing supply chains. Attention is focused on why and how the alliances were formed, the roles of the various partners, and the results attained by the close collaboration and cooperation represented by the alliances. In… Read more »
