When you’re shipping LTL, thinking about all the potential expenses can be a little scary. Unexpected accessorial charges… volatile pricing… freight classes that could change at any time… fees and fines if you skip or make a mistake on any part of the complicated LTL shipping process… eek!
Luckily, this Halloween, you don’t have to face your fears alone. Partnering with a 3PL like Trinity can majorly simplify the process of shipping LTL, and beyond that, it can save you some serious money. We’ve rounded up a couple of examples here to show you exactly what you can expect.

If you’re involved in shipping at all, you’re likely already aware of the MAP-21 Act that went into effect on October 1st of this year. There’s still serious buzz about its implications – especially hot-button issues like required EOBRs on all trucks and the broker bond increase. Something that hasn’t received quite as much news coverage but will still have a major impact on the trucking industry is the implementation of what’s being called a Unified Registration System, or URS. So… what does it mean? Luckily, good things!

I recently stumbled across a blog series on DC Velocity’s website called “You Might Have a Bad Warehouse If…” and was curious what defined a bad warehouse. I laughed at the crazy stories, but some of the stories on the blog were not so far-fetched, and this got me to thinking about less obvious signs that your warehouse situation might be broken. I’ve outlined a few indicators that it might be time to revisit your current warehousing situation.

As if shipping LTL isn’t complicated enough, things can get even more complicated in the event of a claim! As a member of Trinity’s dedicated claims department, I can tell you that we’re here to help you through the claims process. One of the many advantages of working with a company like ours is the extra assistance we can provide if a claim occurs. Figuring out exactly what you’re entitled to from the carrier can be tricky, but we have extensive knowledge of these processes and can provide you with the resources you need when you’re dealing with a claim.

If good things come in small packages, why don’t more third party logistics providers want to assist their customers with parcel shipping? With so many companies increasing their number of parcel shipments, a true logistics partner will offer solutions to accommodate a full range of services, from the smallest box to the largest truckload. One of the most popular services we provide to parcel shipping customers is an audit of those shipments. Similar to truckload freight audits, a parcel audit can help identify areas of improper invoicing, overcharges, overpayments, and recovery of those funds. We’ve broken down the process to explain small parcel audits work, and why you should schedule your own audit!

This week, it was announced that Trinity Logistics was named the #1 Top Workplace in Delaware. In conjunction, we also won a special award for New Ideas, given to the company where employees feel most encouraged and heard when sharing their ideas. We’ve never been one to toot our own horn, so rather than dwelling on these awards, we instead want to take this opportunity to help other companies learn how to improve and transform their own company cultures by implementing the ideas we’ve been growing here at our own company. If you want to transform your company culture, read on!

In 2009, Trinity Logistics began offering freight management with transportation management software(TMS) for our customers. The technology we offer isn’t new, but for many small- to medium-sized businesses, it can be a foreign concept. It’s good to be cautious, but some commonly held myths seem to be holding many shippers back from incredible improvements to their supply chain! It’s myth-busting time, and we’re here to give you the real scoop on transportation management software.

Believe it or not, it’s almost time for the leaves to fall and the temperatures to drop. The final quarter of the year is approaching, and many companies will find themselves reviewing their 2013 budgets and planning for 2014. During this process, especially with transportation costs on a steady incline, many companies may also find themselves facing the unpleasant prospect of a smaller bottom line. However, by understanding their transportation costs as a percentage of their revenue and comprehending the negative impact this could potentially have on their bottom line, companies may be able minimize the impact in order to realize greater profits.

Have you heard the saying “there’s always room for improvement?” That’s exactly right when you’re looking for a solution to better your supply chain processes. Implementing transportation management software (TMS) could be the missing piece to your puzzle when trying to control costs, catch and resolve transportation discrepancies, and create in-depth reports. This software can help you analyze valuable transportation metrics while keeping supply chain communication as transparent as possible.