Booking a 3PL freight load SHOULD be an easy and simple process for the shipper. However, there is a lot of action going on behind the scenes with the 3PL. There are account managers, load planners, carrier representatives, and accountants all in motion to ensure that the freight is shipped
LTL Carriers offer a cost-effective service that moves freight that does not fill up an entire trailer. Less than truckload (LTL) shipping has become more popular over the years as better processes and tracking is put into place, which maximizes the supply chain. LTL shipping is generally used for any
Searching for a quality third party logistics company can be time-consuming and challenging. However, if you are a shipper then it’s something that you should absolutely do. Even if you have your own fleet of trucks, it’s always good to have a backup that can take care of the surprise
Becker Logistics has turned 24 years as of May 16, 2021! We are excited to have reached this milestone. Not only has business been going okay, it has been going great! We have been THRIVING and GROWING. The past year was tough but we were lucky enough to have the infrastructure
It takes a lot of work to provide a high-quality 3pl shipping service, and that work has to be done each day by every employee. However, if you want to succeed as a 3PL shipping company then it is something you MUST do. As with every high-quality service provider, you
If you are a shipper shopping around for shipping then at some point the costs of a 3PL is going to become a topic of discussion. You may think to yourself, “Just go with the cheapest option!” I mean, it’s always good to save money right? Not always, especially when
Becker Logistics Press Release: [Glendale Heights, IL]: In April 2021, Transport Topics listed Becker Logistics among the top freight brokerage firms of 2021. The award recognizes our growth and continued efforts to improve our operations and services. This is the third year in a row that we have been included
There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to gather, collect, and present a quote for shipping freight. The shipper must look through the sea of options and narrow it down to just a couple. Then, after all the negotiation and a price is settled on the transportation
The companies that struggle with shipping and logistics in 2026 will not be the ones surprised by a single disruption. They will be the ones
The freight market is always changing. Here’s how carrier strategy is shifting. Demand hasn’t fallen off a cliff, but capacity hasn’t exited fast enough to
Today’s logistics environment is defined by fluctuation. Volumes rise and fall unevenly. Costs don’t always move in logical directions. Global trade routes shift with little