Linking Logistics

Linking Logistics | A Logistics Blog by Land-Link Traffic Systems

Carriers Are Insisting Shippers Be More Accommodating
Carriers Are Insisting Shippers Be More Accommodating
Jul 14, 2015 2:41:00 PM

Some big name carriers are pressuring, and in some cases, insisting that shippers be more responsive to drivers when the...

How 3PL Logistics Companies Reduce Freight Rates
How 3PL Logistics Companies Reduce Freight Rates
Jul 8, 2015 10:44:00 AM

Reducing freight rates comes from understanding your business, your specific needs and the logistics business as a whole...

Fedex Ruled to Pay $228 Million to Settle Independent Contractor Case
Jul 2, 2015 8:22:00 AM

Fedex has agreed to pay $228 million to settle litigation claiming the company short-changed its drivers on pay and bene...

How to Increase Cargo Safety in the Warehouse and in Transit
Jul 1, 2015 8:35:00 AM

The Independence Day holiday period has shown cargo is exceptionally vulnerable to theft because of reduced security or,...

Benefits of White Glove Logistics Services for Manufacturers
Benefits of White Glove Logistics Services for Manufacturers
Jun 17, 2015 9:19:00 AM

Most larger businesses can easily afford to manage their own trucks and drivers. As a leader of your company’s logistics...

5 Steps for Successful Partnerships with 3PL Logistics Companies
5 Steps for Successful Partnerships with 3PL Logistics Companies
Jun 3, 2015 12:00:00 PM

Skill, connections, leadership, negotiation leverage and extensive industry knowledge represent much of what your busine...

5 Ways That 3PL Companies Benefit the Manufacturing Industry
5 Ways That 3PL Companies Benefit the Manufacturing Industry
May 20, 2015 8:55:00 AM

Manufacturing companies spend a great deal of time looking for ways to beat their competition in new and innovative ways...

Watch Our National Transportation Week Video
May 13, 2015 4:37:00 PM

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared a permanent date to recognize transportation in the United States. He declar...

Four Signs of a Flawed Supply Chain
Four Signs of a Flawed Supply Chain
May 6, 2015 4:10:00 PM

3PL companies strive to minimize transport costs and maximize the abilities of meeting their clients’ most demanding log...

Warehouse Operations: 5 Ways to Increase Efficiency and Organization
Warehouse Operations: 5 Ways to Increase Efficiency and Organization
Apr 22, 2015 3:02:00 PM

Bad warehouse logistics practices lead to profit losses, whether you have dozens of warehouses at the core of your busin...