Trinity Logistics, a leading provider of logistics and supply chain solutions, shares earned recognition as a Top Company for Women in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association for its fifth consecutive year. 

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry. 

Every year, WIT looks for companies with several characteristics that distinguish the companies featured on the list. These characteristics include company cultures that support gender diversity, flexible hours and work requirements, competitive compensation and benefits, training and continued education opportunities, career advancement, and other factors. 

 “We are honored to be recognized by WIT as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation for a fifth year,” said Megan Morgan, VP of People Operations. “We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued, regardless of their gender. This award is a testament to that, and we are proud to be a workplace where women can thrive.”

Trinity is proud to be a company that’s known for its culture and a place where Team Members can feel valued and supported. Trinity has several initiatives in place to support women in the workplace, including:

To date, Trinity employs over 400 Team Members across seven Regional Service Centers, with 49.5 percent of them women, and 19.6 percent of those women holding a management or leadership role, including our current President, Sarah Ruffcorn. Ruffcorn also serves as co-chair on the Women in Logistics Committee with the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) and recently received the 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Trinity would like to extend their congratulations to all companies that earned recognition on the list. 

“Working for a company like Trinity Logistics has been the best decision I’ve made in my professional career,” said Ashley Lindsey, Director of Sales at the Kansas City Trinity Logistics location. “Several companies talk about having a positive culture, but the Team Members of Trinity LIVE it day in and day out, from the top, all the way to the bottom. Starting out at Trinity in an entry role, there was never a day that I didn’t receive support from our amazing leadership Team and multiple departments when a need arose. They listen, offer feedback, and want to see all Team Members succeed. Seeing the women holding leadership positions is so empowering and pushes me to be the best I can be.”

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About Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve.   

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions.  

We are currently recognized as a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics, a Top Freight Brokerage Firm by Transport Topics, and a Green Supply Chain Partner of 2023 by Inbound Logistics.  

Trinity Logistics, a leading nationwide logistics provider, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Aaron Lansink to the position of Vice President of its Iowa Regional Service Center. With his dedication, extensive experience, and proven leadership, Lansink’s promotion reflects Trinity Logistics’ commitment to fostering internal talent. 

Prior to joining Trinity Logistics, Lansink owned and operated his own trucking company for five years. His journey with Trinity began over ten years ago at the Denison, Iowa location as a Logistics Specialist. Since then, he’s consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the company, a deep understanding of the logistics industry, and a passion for achieving the highest standards of excellence. Lansink represents the core values and people-centric service that Trinity Logistics is known for, making him an ideal choice for this key leadership position. 

“I look forward to working with Aaron in the Vice President role,” said Hayley Dobson, Senior Vice President of Regional Service Centers. “He’s shown his commitment to Trinity for over ten years at the Denison, Iowa office and recently relocated last year to work as the Director of Operations at the Urbandale office. He continues to push for excellence, having recently completed the Aspire Leadership Experience in 2022. With his history of excellence and continuous improvement, I’m confident Aaron will have many great accomplishments in this new position.”

In this new role as Vice President of the Iowa Regional Service Center, Lansink will play a pivotal part in expanding Trinity Logistics’ reach of businesses seeking exceptional logistics solutions, while strengthening existing relationships with shippers and carriers. 

“I’m thrilled and honored for this opportunity to lead the Iowa Regional Service Center, a place I’ve proudly called home for the past decade,” said Lansink. “The exceptional and hardworking Team Members within this office and fellow Leaders that have helped guide my way are core ingredients to our recipe for success, and I’m confident that together, we’ll make the future shine even brighter.”

Trinity is confident that Lansink will excel in this new position and looks forward to the impact he will have on the Team and Company. 

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About Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve. 

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions.

We are currently recognized on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics, and as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking.

Learn how to get the job you want post-graduating by elevating yourself as a candidate and effectively selecting the right opportunity.

Today’s market is complex, both for the employer and the employee. The average skilled candidate has a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to finding a new career. In the face of heightened competition for top talent, many employers have placed a greater focus on partnering with colleges and setting their sights on the recent college graduate.

As a recent college graduate, many might be telling you to consider yourself lucky to be coming into the job market at such a candidate-driven time. Yet, this sense of limitless opportunities can feel overwhelming and stressful.

But I’m here to help you. First, we’ll take a dive into how to best position yourself as a top candidate for your dream job.

Then, once we’ve established those ground rules and you’ve successfully landed some offers, we’ll talk through how to select the best employment fit for you and your future goals. No pressure at all; this is only one of the more important decisions you’ll make. It’ll be fun! Let’s jump in.

HOW TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT PART 1: POSITIONING YOURSELF AS A TOP CANDIDATE

Positioning yourself as a top candidate comes down to a few simple things. I’ll categorize it into three parts: Before, During, and After.

Prep

Many take the “apply to every position you come across with little to no prior research” approach. Law of numbers, and eventually, one of them will bite.

Personally, I advise against this method. Instead, sit down and write out what things you enjoy in life to pinpoint the type of role you would thrive in. Next, do a Google search of “best places to work” in your desired work location. Then put those two things together to find jobs you would actually enjoy with a company that aligns with your goals and values.

This will take a little extra time at first, but it’s worth it. In the law of numbers approach, you end up interviewing with any company that replies. Whereas here, you’ll spend more time dedicated to companies you are truly interested in.


Apply

Take a moment to tweak your resume to the job in question. Look for keywords in the job posting and find ways to add relevant ones to your skillsets and prior responsibilities.

I can’t stress this one enough, update any cover letter or objective so it aligns with the job you’re applying for! There’s nothing a recruiter dislikes more than opening a resume for a logistics sales position and reading that your goal is to land a medical billing job.


Ask for details

Ask for the details of your interview from whoever you initially speak with. Make sure you know who you’ll be meeting with, their title(s), the structure of the interview, and if there is anything you should bring with you.


Arrive early

Get there 5-10 minutes before the interview…not after.


Eye contact

Make lots of eye contact during the interview. Make it weird…but not too weird.


Be engaged

Show passion and excitement to be there and be considered for this position!


Follow-Up

Make sure to get emails from those who interview you. Shoot them a follow-up email later that day or the following to thank them for their time and consideration.

If you haven’t heard anything several days later, reach out once more to the most relevant point of contact, expressing your excitement about the opportunity and asking if there’s anything else they need from you.

If you receive a declination from a company, always handle it with grace. Thank them for the opportunity and express interest in being considered for future roles. This will leave the door open for something down the road versus burning any bridges by handling it poorly.

HOW TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT PART 2: SELECTING THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY

You’ve done it. The offers are rolling in, and now the ball is in your court. You have a couple of days to a week or two to make your decision. Here are some key factors you should use to select the best employment fit for you and your future goals.

Research

Look up company reviews through Indeed and Glassdoor. Any company will preach a positive culture but current and past employee reviews will give you a window into the real-life practice at that company. Most importantly, look for patterns. You’ll always have one or two who have a bone to pick but the patterns can show you if there is a real issue.


Stability

Now more than ever, people want stability in their careers. Research the company on current or past layoffs. This can provide insight. If a company has had some layoffs over the last several years, chances are they are quicker to go that route when the future is uncertain.

Culture

Take a look at the company’s mission statement and overall values. Ask questions during the interview process about promotion opportunities and ask those you interview with for their story.

This can provide insight into how the company views offering internal advancement opportunities. As someone going on 10 years with Trinity, having many lateral and vertical opportunities to promote to different positions and find my true passion in recruiting, it’s very easy to provide candidates with my stories and explain how attainable it can be for them as well.

Once you’ve gathered those stories and that information, use it in your decision-making process. Yes, the initial job and pay matter, but if your goal is long-term career growth, setting yourself up with a company that encourages and supports you will ensure you only have to read this blog once for a job hunt.

Benefits

Money matters, but make sure you find out about the full benefits package and take it all into consideration. For example, a higher base pay with significant out-of-pocket cost in benefits might come in under the slightly lower base offer of another company.

Ask to see the benefits package and ask about their 401K offering and company match. Ask about the company’s paid time off policy. These things might seem insignificant during the interview process, but trust me, they will become very important, very fast, once you start using them.

NOW YOU KNOW HOW TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT – GO GET IT!

Now that I’ve overwhelmed you with details let’s have a quick recap. Whenever this career search starts to feel like it’s too complicated, make it simpler. Go back to the basics.

It’s all about you thinking of the things you enjoy (and also the things you don’t enjoy) and coming up with jobs that would allow you to do those things. It’s about researching each company and remembering it’s the little things that will set you apart from your competition. People want communication. They want intentional action and passion for not only the job in question but your own personal goals and how you plan to achieve them.

At the end of the day, everyone involved in your interviewing process will be just that, people. So, shake off the nerves, update your resume objective, and go find your dream job. And, since you asked, yes, Trinity is hiring. 😊

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Trinity Logistics, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) company, is proud to announce its earned recognition as a Top Company for Women in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association for a fourth year. 

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is a non-profit organization with the mission to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the industry. Every year, WIT looks for companies with several characteristics that distinguish the companies featured on the list. These characteristics include company cultures that support gender diversity, flexible hours and work requirements, competitive compensation and benefits, training and continued education opportunities, career advancement, and other factors. 

“Trinity Logistics is a company that truly supports your growth and acceleration no matter your gender, race, or anything else,” said Amanda Ashford, Product Analyst. “Your value as a Team Member is based upon the work and effort you put in and your willingness to participate in the company’s collaborative culture. My past experiences have shown me that the grass is truly greener at Trinity Logistics.”

Trinity is proud to be a company that’s known for its culture and a place where Team Members can feel valued and supported. Trinity Team Members are offered flexibility in hours and work requirements, quality benefits for themselves and their families, many continued education opportunities to help support career growth, competitive compensation, opportunities to serve their communities through the company’s employee-run non-profit, and a company culture that is positive and family-friendly. 

“It is such an honor to be recognized by Women In Trucking,” said Jennifer Braun, VP of Kansas City Regional Service Center. “This recognition speaks to Trinity being a great place to work, regardless of gender. Trinity builds a strong culture through focus on continuous improvement. With countless resources, training, leadership development, and mentoring programs, Team Members are empowered to realize their full potential. It’s rewarding to see women flourish at Trinity and to be a part of such a worthy organization such as Women In Trucking.”

To date, Trinity employs over 400 Team Members across seven Regional Service Centers, with 49.5 percent of them women, and 19.6 percent of those women holding a management or leadership role, including our current President, Sarah Ruffcorn. Ruffcorn also serves as co-chair on the Women in Logistics Committee with the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

Trinity would like to extend their congratulations to all companies that earned recognition on the list. 

“Anyone can be a part of the logistics industry and part of improving the lives of those around us,” said Sarah Ruffcorn. “It really comes down to bringing more awareness to the logistics industry as a potential career path and making it easier to get creative, driven, and talented people started. Then, it is up to us to provide opportunities for them to grow to their full potential and be a place that people want to be a part of. The more we can do that, the more driven, creative, and dynamic people we can attract to logistics!”

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About the Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve. 

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions.

We are currently recognized on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics, and a Top Company for Women to Work for in 

Trinity Logistics is excited to announce that the company has been recognized as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics in 2022.  

Every year, hundreds of third-party providers submit their credentials to Inbound Logistics to be considered for their Top 100 list. Among the applicants considered, Trinity’s recognition further highlights the company’s growing brand of People-Centric Freight Solutions® among shippers and carriers. 

“This year’s theme for our annual 3PL edition: pizza. But think about it. Whether companies need to outsource just a slice or the full pie, there’s a 3PL to meet their needs. And outsourcing supply chain, logistics and transportation solutions to a trusted partner was never more important than during the disruptions of the past few years” said Felecia Stratton of Inbound Logistics. 

“We are honored to be named as one of the top 3PLs in the industry,” said Sarah Ruffcorn, President of Trinity Logistics. “Our focus on People-Centric Freight Solutions ® continues to make us a trusted partner for both shippers and carriers. I am proud of our team and how they continue to serve those around them with excellence.” 

Trinity consistently strives to be the best by offering its audiences customized logistics solutions through its People-Centric approach.  Trinity is honored to receive this recognition as it continues positively representing the company’s legacy by providing excellent service to the logistics industry. 

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About Trinity Logistics 
 
Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve.  

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions. 

We are currently recognized on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics, and a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking. 

Trinity Logistics is proud to share that it has received Comparably’s 2022 Best CEOs for Women Award. 

“I wouldn’t be receiving this recognition if it weren’t for the great effort and feedback of the Team Members at Trinity,” said Donnie Burris, CEO of Burris Logistics, the parent company of Trinity Logistics. “At any of the Burris Logistics companies, every Team Member is empowered to pursue excellence within their careers here. I’m very happy to hear that the Team Members at Trinity feel that empowerment and I look forward to continuing that great company culture they have for years to come.”

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Donnie Burris, Best CEOs for Women, CEO of Trinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics Company

“To date, 54 percent of Trinity’s Team Members are women and 23 percent of those women, hold a management or leadership role, including Trinity’s President, Sarah Ruffcorn. 

“We are blessed to have Donnie Burris as the leader of our organization,” said Sarah Ruffcorn, Trinity Logistics President. “He listens, supports, and encourages all Team Members in our organization to be their best each day. He doesn’t just believe in our purpose of ‘Improving people’s lives by constantly striving to be our best’; he lives it.”

Comparably Awards are based solely on sentiment feedback provided by employees who anonymously rate their employer throughout the year. Comparably Awards showcases the leaders and leadership teams who are driving positive culture change across companies large and small. The Best CEOs for Women for 2022 represents the top-ranked CEOs as rated by female employees on Comparably.com throughout the previous 12 months. Every CEO on the list is in the Top five percent of all CEOs rated by female employees. 

“The top-rated leaders on our annual Best CEOs for Women list have fostered inclusive company cultures that make everyone feel supported and heard,” said Comparably CEO Jason Nazar. “Donnie Burris’ high ratings from Trinity’s female employees is a testament to his commitment in this arena.”

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About Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve. 

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions.

We are currently recognized on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics, and a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking.

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Trinity Logistics is proud to share that Mary Jo “MJ” Belfiore, Director of Learning and Development, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Learning and Development professionals for the global 2022 OnCon Icon Awards.  

Belfiore leads the Learning and Development function for Trinity Logistics with a passion for servant leadership and helping Team Members grow and expand their skill sets to be successful in sales and logistics. MJ began her career with Trinity as a Logistics Specialist more than ten years ago and has been an instrumental part of learning at Trinity for the past eight years. MJ and the Team provide training plans for all new hires, curriculum design, and learning modules to over 400 Trinity Team members nationwide. 

“As an organization that is focused on learning and developing Team Members, MJ’s vision and dedication to education is a tremendous asset. In the last 12 months, we have grown our headcount by more than 100 Team Members. Supporting this growth and continuing our focus on career development for existing Team Members took tremendous dedication. We are thrilled that MJ’s success was recognized by OnCon,” said Megan Morgan, VP of People Operations. 

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Mary Jo Belfiore of Trinity Logistics Wins OnCon Icon Award

OnCon is an exclusive, interactive, and capped gathering of the world’s top learning and development professionals. The OnConferences team determined the finalists from a list of applicants and nominees. Once finalists were chosen, voting was opened to the public, and award winners were selected by peers and the Learning and Development community.  

“The OnCon Icon Awards recognize the Top L&D Professionals in the world based on peer votes,” says Sean Tomarelli, Founder and CEO of OnConferences. “Thousands of votes were cast, and it was tough competition to make this year’s list, let alone the Top 10. Congrats, Mary Jo! Well deserved!”  

Voters selected leaders that they felt demonstrated a good mix of success and positive impact on their organization, made strong contributions to the community through their thought leadership, has been innovative, and exhibited great leadership. The awards were presented at OnCon 2022 virtually in June 2022.  

Trinity Logistics is proud to have MJ as an integral part of its Team, helping its Team Members and business experience growth and continued improvement. Her award and recognition are rightfully earned through her repeated displays of excellence. 

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About Trinity Logistics 
 
Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve.  

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions. 

We are currently recognized on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics, and a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking. 

It wasn’t that long ago that Trinity acquired Scottsdale, Arizona-based Team Eagle Logistics as our newest and only West Coast office. While we’re excited to now have an office in Arizona, we’re most excited about introducing you to some of our new Team Members! I had the greatest pleasure in meeting and interviewing these folks and I can tell you that they fit right into our Trinity culture. So, let’s dive right into introducing some of our newest Trinity Logistics experts.

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“I’m Tom Szoko and I’m a Business Development Representative. I work to find new customers, bring in new business, and work with our existing customers from Team Eagle to keep that relationship going for mutual benefits.”

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“I’m Sylvia Kirchner and I’m a Logistics Assistant. I work in tandem with our lead sales representative and I book freight, or more specifically, schedule the appointments.”

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“I’m Eugene Jackson and I’m a Logistics Specialist. I bring options and help move freight, by having a truck ready when a customer needs it for the right price.”

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“I’m Dax Hunter and I’m now a Logistics Specialist at Trinity.”

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“I’m John Meyer and I’m a Logistics Specialist.”

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING IN LOGISTICS? HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN YOUR CAREER?

Tom: “I started as a truck driver with United Van Lines. My dad and brother drove, so I kind of fell into it. I drove over the road for close to 20 years. I was then able to get a position at Atlas Moving Company and worked my way up to Director of Operations over there, but I eventually wanted something different. Team Eagle came up, and it was a good transition to this side of logistics.”

Sylvia: “Almost two years. I started as a social media coordinator for a tire company. And then the pandemic happened, and I decided to quit my job. I then had the opportunity to interview at Team Eagle. Meeting the team, I instantly knew it was going to be a good fit personality and environment-wise. It’s been really cool to see how much we’ve been able to accomplish as an office in the two years since I started working here.”

Eugene: “A little over a year as I started in February 2021. Funny story about how I got into it. Michael Gentile (owner of Team Eagle) and I both go to the same barber. I graduated college, and I let Michael know I needed help finding a job. I went to school for business law, and I’ve always had an interest in logistics but by the time I figured that out it was too late to change my degree. But I still found my way here!”

Dax: “Eight years now. I had a family member that was in logistics and when I graduated high school, she got me an interview. I failed my first interview but then got called back a month later and got my first job at Global Tranz. I was there for almost five years, then at Team Eagle for three years before becoming part of Trinity.”

John: “Since May 2021. I graduated from Iowa State University, and I wanted to move somewhere warmer. I started in customer service, working at places like Target, serving drinks somewhere else, but I wanted to find something in sales, particularly in Arizona. In May, I went through a recruiting process, and then Michael offered the job to me.”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE JOB?

Tom: “Honestly, the relationships I build with customers, along with loving what I do; helping people. It’s what keeps me driving and going every day.”

Sylvia: “My coworkers. It’s lame how much I love these guys; they are like brothers to me. We all get along and it’s a great team environment. It’s nice to have that relationship because then we have a good flow when we work together.”

Eugene: “I love all the people I work with, both in the office and over the phone.”

Dax: “I love talking to people every day. I’m very shy in person but on the phone, it’s different. I’ve been a big gamer my entire life, so I guess the online stuff is easy to me, I like talking to people online, it’s fun.”

John: “My favorite part is conversing with people and the back and forth, like between the carriers, negotiating rates. The push and pull is a fun aspect for me.”

IF YOU DIDN’T WORK IN LOGISTICS, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD BE DOING?

Tom: “Life outside of logistics? That’s a great question because I don’t know. My entire career has been in logistics in some nature, it’s what I love, it’s what I do. It’s a good career, and I couldn’t see myself anywhere else.”

Sylvia: “I would probably be working in social media and hating my life. Social media was a 24/7 job, and I was getting burnt out.”

Eugene: “Maybe a mortgage loan officer because those guys can make some money! But I can’t see myself anywhere else.”

Dax: “I’d be living in Austin, gaming. I always wanted to be a streamer, online gamer, so that’s what I’d probably be attempting to do.”

John: “It would probably be anything in sales or commission-based. A big motivation for me is an incentive. I’m also big in investing so maybe I’d invest in more stocks, start a small firm, something like that.”

WHAT WAS THE MOST CHALLENGING THING YOU’VE FACED WHILE WORKING IN LOGISTICS?

Sylvia: “It’s unpredictability. There are a lot of things that can happen, so learning to be proactive. It’s taught me to lean into critical thinking and find out different ways to solve things, and it’s taught me how to be patient too. Logistics is like a bunch of puzzles and well, I like to solve them.”

Eugene: “One time there was this receiver who had a pipe burst in their ceiling and they couldn’t receive for two days. This was an unexpected situation and there was no other facility to load at. In the end, that’s freight sometimes. Sometimes it’s nobody’s fault and there’s always a level of liability and risk with moving freight.”

Dax: “When I was newer, I had a truck break down and there was a learning curve on how to handle a situation like that and make sure everyone is happy and compensated fairly.”

John: “Learning to be more assertive sometimes. When I was newer, I was more passive and would say “okay” in most situations without a second thought. For example, if the customer requests you must be on time for delivery and the carrier says they broke down and can’t be there until 2 pm the next day, I know to ask for proof for the customer to show that the carrier is abiding by their agreement for their delivery time and something unlucky happened.”

DO YOU HAVE AN INDUSTRY THAT YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH MOST?

Sylvia: “Most of my clients are in the beverage industry and it’s great when they come out with new flavors. It’s cool to see when they’re on shelves here and I can see my friends drinking them and know I was a part of that. The other cool thing about working with liquids is during natural disasters. A lot of companies will help ship water with FEMA, so that’s another enjoyment to know I’ve helped that.”

Eugene: “I enjoy flatbed freight. I’ve met a lot of flatbed carriers that I enjoy working with and the actual freight that gets loaded is interesting to me as well. Just random stuff you’re putting on a flatbed, like giant metal cogs, like, what kind of machine does that go to?! They’re huge and weigh 12,000 pounds. I love seeing pictures of the different kinds of flatbed freight loaded.

Dax: “I like to arrange shipments of everything. What’s most interesting is I don’t know what I’m going to arrange every day. I’ve even helped arrange a shipment of dinosaur bones in the past. Everything is interesting!”

John: “I kind of prefer flatbed shipments a bit because the pick-up and drop-off times are easier to coordinate. I do also want to learn more about hazmat or intermodal, all these other ways to transfer freight.”

WHAT’S A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU OR AN INTERESTING HOBBY YOU HAVE?

Tom: “I ride a motorcycle, own a Harley. I get out and ride that whenever I can. It’s a good stress reliever.”

Sylvia: “For about seven years I worked for a top photography studio in Arizona and helped photograph more than 1,000 women. I believe that style of photography was one of the best expressions of self-love and throughout that journey, it was awesome getting to see how many different women were moved by it.”

Eugene: “I like to sail boats. Not like the big boats, but beach catamarans. It’s fun and I even tried to qualify for the Olympics back in 2016, but I didn’t make it. But I could have been an Olympian!”

Dax: “I’ve never seen snow. Born and raised in Arizona. The town I grew up in never got any and I’ve never gone to play in it. I’ve seen it fall but never enough to stick or anything.”

John: “I’m obsessed with sports and sports betting. I’m a big Minnesota Vikings fan and Iowa State fan. One year when I was 14, I impressed the VP of Smithfield with my knowledge of the Minnesota Vikings that he flew me out to suite tickets in Washington DC. I got to sit with Brett Favre’s family and meet them. It was crazy.”

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF NOW BEING A PART OF TEAM TRINITY?

Tom: “I love that the core values of Trinity are almost the same as what we had a Team Eagle; very family-oriented, very customer-oriented, and driven. It’s also great because we’ve spoken with some Trinity Team Members and it’s great to hear people with tenure at Trinity still loving their job. You can tell it’s heartfelt and true.”

Sylvia: “The culture seems so awesome. I love seeing all the different things that Trinity offers, like the team-building events, the office get-togethers, and even the food. It’s amazing when I see all the anniversary emails that people have been here for 25 years. That’s mind-blowing to me. I would love to have that kind of tenure at an office. I also appreciate that there are a lot of opportunities for growth at Trinity and you don’t have to feel like you’re stuck in one position.”

Eugene: “I like how much opportunity there is at Trinity. It’s a much larger company and a lot more networking is available. I’ve had carriers reach out to loads that I never would have had available before. It’s nice being able to have that kind of capacity and career growth. “

Dax: “Having a bunch more friends and being able to expand my horizons. There is so much that Trinity does that we didn’t do before so it’s cool being able to learn and do more.”

John: “One of my favorite parts is how people-centric they are. I saw some of the recent interns were doing videoconferencing with the CEO. That’s so significant that some interns are interacting so personally with the leadership of the company. It’s cool that people higher up in the company will take the time to meet regular Team Members or newer ones starting out. That’s not something you see every day.”

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE TO OFFER THOSE CONSIDERING LOGISTICS AS A CAREER?

Tom: “Be flexible and patient. There are a lot of moving parts that come with logistics. Especially on our side of things. Don’t be afraid to ask tons of questions.”

Sylvia: “If a person is considering a career in logistics, 100 percent do it. It’s a great industry with tons of growth, the people are great, and find the right company. I’m pretty sure why a lot of people look to logistics is because of dependability. It’s not going anywhere. People need to move freight, we need to get goods and services to people, that’s never going to change.”

Eugene: “It can be a lot of work at times so be ready to work. But the rewards to work ratio is great. You get what you put in and it’s a great job to have”

Dax: “Don’t give up on what you want if it’s in logistics. Keep pushing. I kept trying and finally got the job. I love it now. I love logistics, it’s a fun career to get into.”

John: “You’ll learn something new every single day. You learn about people, navigation, and critical thinking. It makes you a better communicator too. Also, remember what people say to you in the industry because remembering those things will help build strong relationships.”

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR NEWEST MEMBERS AS PART OF TEAM TRINITY?

Scottsdale, Arizona is just one of our seven office locations! If a career in logistics and the Trinity culture seems like the right fit for you, take a look at our current openings.  

See what positions we have available for you

LOOKING TO WORK WITH SOME OF OUR NEWEST MEMBERS FOR YOUR SHIPPING NEEDS?

Begin a conversation about logistics solutions

Russ Felker, former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GlobalTranz, now joins Trinity Logistics as their CTO. 

For the past 30 years, Russ has been leading technology changes, not only as a CTO, but also as a founder and technology advisor, creating technology solutions for business problems. He’s worked with companies both small and large, international and national. No matter the industry, he’s always had a passion for using technology to improve customer experience and help companies allow their people to focus less on clicks and more on service. 

Russ says that Trinity’s core focus on company culture and people is one of his primary reasons for joining the company. He’s thrilled to begin working with Trinity to bring technology solutions that will create more ways for people to connect, build relationships, and improve efficiencies.

He finds his recent work at GlobalTranz and several other transportation companies has only heightened his interest in the industry and business.

“I’ve learned that in transportation, disruption and change is all around us,” says Russ. “I want to work with Trinity to put us right in the middle of it all. While that might sound scary to some, I want people to talk and know about Trinity as the company that brought positive, creative disruption to the industry. I know with this great opportunity, and the amazing people at Trinity, that we can do just that, together.” 

“We are excited to have Russ’s creative and intuitive talent join our executive team and lead our technology into the future,” says Trinity’s President, Sarah Ruffcorn. “He has a passion for creating excellent experiences for shippers and carriers that will help us take the Trinity experience to the next level.”

We are looking forward to the insight and experience Russ will bring to the business in its dedication to best-in-class experiences and technology initiatives over the next several years. 

To learn more about Trinity Logistics, visit https://trinitylogistics.com. 

About Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics is a Burris Logistics Company, offering People-Centric Freight Solutions®. Our mission is to deliver creative logistics solutions through a dynamic mix of human ingenuity and innovative technology, enriching the lives of those we serve. 

For the past 40 years, we’ve been arranging freight for businesses of all sizes in truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), warehousing, intermodal, drayage, expedited, international, and technology solutions.

We are currently recognized in the Top 20 freight brokerages on Transport Topics’ Top 100 Freight Brokerage List, a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics, and a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking.

You’ve finally decided it’s time to get some help with your logistics. You’ve heard about third-party logistics (3PL) companies and the services they offer having many benefits to those who use them. According to a report by Ibisworld, there are over 20,000 3PL companies in the U.S. alone. 

When looking to choose the right 3PL for your company, it all comes down to what you’re looking for. Whether you’re looking for one with advanced technology, great customer service, an extensive carrier relationship network, or perhaps an expert in your commodity, there’s sure to be one that makes sense for your business. 

Choosing the right 3PL is essential to ensure your company gets exactly what it needs for its logistics. With so many different 3PL companies out there, we wanted to offer you some information so you can choose the right one for your needs. In this blog, we take some of our competitors and compare them, as well as ourselves, so you can see how they differ. 

First Steps

First things first, to find the right 3PL for your company, here are some steps you can follow to ensure you choose the right partner:

Logistics Companies Comparison

We chose some well-known 3PLs to analyze for our comparison, including C.H. Robinson, XPO Logistics, Redwood Logistics, and ourselves. We’ll compare the different companies’ backgrounds, technology, and company culture to help you start your search for a 3PL provider. 

Background Information

One thing you should look into when researching 3PLs is their background. It’s important to find out some basic information about your potential provider, such as how long they have been in business, the number of locations they have, and their company’s mission.

C.H. Robinson 

XPO Logistics

Redwood Logistics

Trinity Logistics

Technology

Technology is a key aspect of the success of your logistics companies. Many 3PL companies provide different technology perks to help simplify your logistics processes. Let’s look at what these companies offer.

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson offers technology applications for transportation management through their Global Transportation Management System (TMS), freight visibility, pricing, and analytics through Navisphere, planning through PO Management, and procurement through Procure IQ. They also offer carriers technology through their Navisphere Driver App. 

XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics offers a digital transportation platform designed to increase efficiency for their customer, called XPO Connect. This platform gives visibility into shipment status and helps streamline tasks through automation and digital sourcing of capacity. 

Redwood Logistics

Redwood offers their digital logistics platform called LPaaS. This stands for Logistics Platform as a Service and XPO make this the centerpiece of the company. This “open platform for digital solutions” highlights that LPaaS is the connection between logistics and technology to create a network that is efficient, cost-effective, and personalized for your logistics solutions.

Trinity Logistics

Trinity offers best-in-class technology for both shippers and carriers. Shippers can take advantage of Trinity’s Customer Portal to stay updated on their shipments, access or pay invoices online, or request new freight quotes easily. If looking for transportation management, shippers can find their own customized transportation management solution with Trinity, whether that be Integrated Outsourced, Managed, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), or their own specific TMS solution. For less-than-truckload (LTL) shippers, there’s Banyan LTL to make shipping your LTL freight easier. 

Carriers have just as many technology options as shipper customers through the Carrier Portal, TriumphPay for quick and easy payments, and load booking features through DAT BookNow. 

Carriers and shippers can both take advantage of easy tracking technology options such as MacroPoint, Trucker Tools, and FourKites. 

Company Culture

One final aspect that you should learn about your potential 3PL company is its culture. You want to find a 3PL provider who aligns with your mission, as well as treats their employees right. We all know a happy employee equals great customer service!

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson embraces their value through their E.D.G.E program; evolves constantly, delivers excellence, grows together, and embraces integrity. 

XPO Logistics

XPO’s values are inclusivity, safety, being entrepreneurial, being respectful, and being innovative.

Redwood Logistics

Redwood believes in environmental stewardship, social and workplace culture, and corporate governance. 

Trinity Logistics

At Trinity, culture revolves around a set of Guiding Values. Those are:

Teamwork: We listen. We collaborate. We solve. 

Integrity: We do the right thing!

Legacy: Our journey has a purpose.

Fun: Fun lives here!

Continuous Improvement: We aspire to reach our {untapped, full, greatest} potential.

Excellence: We challenge the status quo. 

Determination: We are persistent and unshakable in overcoming obstacles.

Leaders: We are all leaders committed to serving and empowering others.

Find What Works Best for YOU

Whether large or small, having many years of experience or few, or having multiple platforms of technology or just one, the best 3PL for your company is your decision alone. While we at Trinity would love to work with you, we know that the best relationships are built upon respect, equality, trust, and communication.

We hope this logistics company comparison helped you begin your research into your future 3PL provider. Make sure you find the right provider that aligns with your goals and will help you succeed. And if that provider happens to be us, we’re ready to provide you with our People-Centric Trinity Experience.

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By: Turner Lee