When you hear that transportation services are non-asset, your mind probably flips straight to a brokerage and how you are going to be paying for a middleman. While yes, a traditional freight broker connects companies with the right carriers and acts as the go-between to ensure correct agreements, expectations, and communications are in place, they do play an essential role. Brokers can help shippers find the best solutions for both their needs and budgets – making certain your goods will be transported timely and safely.
How 3PL Transportation Management Differs from a Freight Brokerage
Topics: Insider, Transportation
The Role Drayage Plays in Logistics and Why It’s Important
Have you ever seen a container yard? With its thousands and thousands of colorful containers stacked perfectly like a game of Tetris. It’s pretty impressive!
Topics: Insider, Transportation
What is Shippers Express?
Topics: Insider, Transportation
TSG Partners with Pacific Coast Producers to Stock the Shelves of Local Food Banks
Shared values are important in a successful partnership. When our customers align with our mission and values, then we are able to inspire a greater working relationship. Furthermore, when we form partnerships with customers who share in our commitments – such as social responsibility - then our alignment allows us to have a synergistic relationship.
Topics: Insider, Community, Core Values
TSG Announces Promotion of Kami Dodd to Corporate Controller
The Shippers Group is excited to announce the recent promotion of Kami Dodd to Corporate Controller!
Coming up on seven years with the company, Kami has made quite an impact on our finance department in her years here. In her former role as Senior Accountant, Kami excelled at keeping reports of costs, expenditures, productivity, and margins; making financial suggestions based on reporting; and working with the team to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
Topics: Insider, Celebrations