What can you expect out of a 3PL relationship? Learn what to consider when working with one or more logistics service providers.

Whether you’re utilizing Trinity’s services to arrange your truckload shipments or working with carriers to cover your freight on your own, there are six easy steps you can take and preventative actions you can carry out in order to save a little bit of money on your shipments.

If you have any experience with LTL (less than truckload) shipments, you’re probably aware that it’s a complicated arena. The weight, density, class, commodity, and number of pallets all have an impact on the price of the LTL shipment, sometimes in seemingly confusing ways. It’s definitely far more complex than shipping a truckload, and there are lots of little details that, if neglected, can have a negative impact on your supply chain – and your wallet.

If you’re struggling to ensure your transportation and shipping needs are being handled efficiently, quickly, and in a cost-effective manner, you might be overworking your ERP. In recent years, many businesses have been attempting to utilize their ERP as if it were a TMS (transportation management system) – and this is usually unsuccessful. Stop trying to make your ERP into something it’s not! The poor guy is going to start having an identity crisis.

Many people can be overwhelmed with the constant changes in technology and processes. You may ask yourself, “Where do I start?” Here we have 5 ways that you can easily phase in a Transportation Management System (TMS).

Being a former truck driver, I picked up a couple tips about managing drop trailers and the problems that come with it. Here are some of the basic points that should not be overlooked.

Selecting a warehouse can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. Your company likely has very specific warehousing needs, and it can be difficult to get past all the complicated lingo and sales pitches in order to discern which warehouses are actually a good fit for your business. Below, we outline 6-10 of the ten most important considerations you should think about when choosing a warehouse.

Selecting a warehouse can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. Your company likely has very specific warehousing needs, and it can be difficult to get past all the complicated lingo and sales pitches in order to discern which warehouses are actually a good fit for your business. In this posting, we outline 1-5 of the ten most important considerations you should think about when choosing a warehouse.

Every day, the logistics service providers here at Trinity book hundreds of truckload shipments for our customers. Because this is such a huge and vital part of our business, many customers assume that, like any unsophisticated “freight brokerage,” freight shipping services are all we have to offer. But over time, our capabilities and offerings have grown exponentially, transforming our business into a complete logistics provider—offering intermodal (rail) services, LTL services, freight management,and freight consultants, among other things. This is largely why we changed our name from Trinity Transport to Trinity Logistics back in January.