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
It is vital for companies that consistently ship refrigerated products to find and partner with an excellent refrigerated logistics company. A company that can handle more than just the shipping but one that can offer improvements to their operations. Shippers that deal with refrigerated products require high-quality service. The difference
There is a constant need for innovation in shipping and logistics. Everyone is looking for any way to make their operations more efficient, have their freight arrive faster, and make their shipping costs less. Innovations typically come in small increments, new solutions found that are specific to that one shipper.
There are so many moving pieces in the supply chain that proper 3PL fulfillment can seem like magic at times. Every time an order is processed there’s a flurry of processes that go into place. Some are being managed by people, some automated, and some somewhere in between. Then, when
The right 3PL brokerage benefits your organization in countless ways. There’s their experience, technology, carrier relations, savings, and much more. These benefits are able to make enormous impacts on your organization; its processes and its bottom line. These benefits have become even more apparent and important now that the supply
Proper produce logistics requires a strong, well-connected supply chain. Compared to other freight, produce is extremely fragile. One small error in the temperature or humidity could result in an entire truckload of goods lost. Because of this, produce shipping is done with extreme planning and established processes. There are many
In retail distribution, timing is everything. When shipments arrive late, shelves sit empty, promotions fall short, and customers turn elsewhere. For transportation and logistics managers,
If you have ever received an LTL shipping invoice that was higher than expected, you are not alone. Many shippers run into unexpected charges due
Fuel price uncertainty is one of the biggest challenges facing today’s supply chains. One week, rates feel manageable. The next, rising diesel costs push transportation