The Postal Service has no official motto, but there’s a phrase that has become a tribute to the job that works through all conditions. It states “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” This can also be said of those in the trucking industry, since a severe weather day doesn’t necessarily mean a day off from work. While it’s not exactly an episode of “Ice Road Truckers” every time bad weather strikes; fog, rain, wind, snow, and ice can still have major impacts on the way you get the job done.

Lumper. It’s not a four-letter-word, but to many in logistics, lumper fees are often times viewed in a negative light. A lumper charge is a fee charged to the carrier when a shipper utilizes third-party workers to help load or unload the trailer contents. Lumpers are often used at food warehousing companies and grocery distributors. These fees are often reimbursable to the driver by the shipper or the freight broker.

Saying goodbye to less-than-truckload rates based on freight class is no longer an “if,” but rather a “when.” While the debate continues over dimensional pricing for LTL shipments, it is clear now that it is the future, whether shippers are entirely on board or not.

If you’re unfamiliar with third-party logistics companies, or 3PLs, you may be left with a lot of questions about what exactly they are, what to expect from 3PLs, or the benefits of working with one.

Trinity Logistics is honored to be certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work ® Institute. The certification was based on results from anonymous surveys completed by Trinity Logistics team members throughout 2016.

Move out, baby boomers… it’s now the age of “do-it-yourselfers.” When it comes to DIY projects, social media communities like Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube offer everything from blogs to video tutorials. Whether you want to make a Halloween costume for your toddler or need to know how to resurface your kitchen counter, you can find it with a quick web search.

If you ship less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, you’re probably aware that there are often fees tacked on, known as accessorial charges. These charges aren’t “one-size-fits-all.” Oftentimes they differ from shipper to shipper, depending upon what you ship, where you ship, and other details of your business.

Delaware Technical and Community College, in conjunction with Trinity Logistics and other area logistics companies, have created an associate in applied science degree program for Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operations Management.

We recently celebrated the opening of a larger office for its Regional Service Center in Denison, Iowa with a ribbon cutting ceremony.