There could be several 3PL companies out there, but you need to find one that fits well with your business operations, growth plans, and customer service culture. Ideally, going into a business relationship with a 3PL could be a long-term commitment and could be difficult to separate finding a 3PL
Refrigerated freight shipping, also known as reefer shipping, allows temperature-controlled products to be transported effectively. Refrigerated trailers carry freight at low or freezing temperatures. These containers are outfitted with refrigeration systems capable of maintaining specified temperatures. Here are some of the many benefits that come with refrigerated freight shipping using
Third-party logistics, or 3PL, is a widespread service that is provided by a business to an organization where the logistics system is entirely, or partially, outsourced. Outsourcing your 3PL services is advantageous because of continuous improvements implemented in your logistics and supply chain process. Professional 3PL solutions can help maximize profits,
[Glendale Heights, IL]: In April 2022, Transport Topics listed Becker Logistics among the top freight brokerage firms of 2022. This award recognizes our continued growth and the improvements made in our services and operations. This award marks the fourth year in a row that Becker Logistics has been included on
There are many benefits that come from using a 3PL expedited service. When a shipper is in need of an expedited service it is important that they can rely on someone with experience, flexibility, technology, and the capability needed for success. These are qualities that any good 3PL can provide
Becker Logistics has acquired Trek Freight Services, LLC located in Lincolnwood, IL. Trek Freight has been in business for 21 years and Becker Logistics will be celebrating our 25th anniversary this coming May, combining these two entities for a total of 46 years of transportation experience. Trek adds an additional 125
Properly utilizing a 3PL shipping service can result in huge improvements to a company’s supply chain. However, the shipper should still put in some work if they want to make sure they are getting the best service possible. Sure, a shipper could find a 3PL to handle their freight and
In early February of 2022 Becker Logistics, through our Humanity for the Homeless project, donated $17,475 to the Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles, IL. This donation was the fulfillment of our fourth quarter 2021 social promise. Throughout all of 2021, Becker Logistics made a promise to donate
The supply chains operates in an environment defined by constant change. Market volatility, shifting demand, capacity fluctuations, and unexpected disruptions have made transportation reliability more
In today’s freight landscape, rising carrier rejections are becoming a major factor shaping how shippers secure capacity and manage costs. When carriers increasingly decline loads
The past few years have trained many supply chain teams to live in reaction mode.Rates spike. Capacity disappears. A shipment goes sideways and suddenly the