Why Use a Logistics Company to Get Quotes on LTL Trucking Freight by Michael Rogers, Shipping Expert

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What if you could control costs, obtain better service and make more time for focusing on your core business? You can, when you use a third-party logistics company to get quotes on your LTL shipments. Their expertise and resources streamline the quotation process, giving you more effective transportation options while freeing you up to handle other aspects of your operation.

More and more companies are recognizing the benefits that a 3PL offers:

A third-party logistics company will have contracts with a wide network of carriers, allowing for more choices.

A 3PL can handle the complete transaction – from identifying the right carrier for the shipment to monitoring the order to obtaining the bill of lading and proof of delivery.

A 3PL´s knowledge of carriers´ needs and capabilities (such as back haul lanes, terminal locations, interline points, etc.) can save you time – and often money as well.

Because of its heavy shipment volume, a 3PL is likely to offer better pricing than most small- to medium-size businesses could get on their own.

A reputable 3PL will have technology available to quickly compare rates, transit times and service area options. Some companies even make that technology available to their clients. You may have the ability to create electronic bills of lading, track your shipments online and do freight bill auditing.

Years of experience and a wide range of resources allow a 3PL to look at a shipment and quickly determine the best way to handle to achieve the desired outcome.

To learn more about choosing the right 3PL for your needs, visit www.4way.com.

4 Way Logistics, Inc. is a non-asset-based 3PL that provides multi-modal transportation services. Based in San Ramon, Calif., 4 Way Logistics offers a broad array of transportation options to move freight, including truckload, LTL, intermodal, air, ocean, and heavy-haul projects.