Many shippers consider freight fraud to be a rare occurrence — but the reality is more significant and widespread than commonly recognized. The US logistics industry is experiencing a notable increase in unauthorized activities that impact financial stability and operational integrity across the supply chain.

The best freight outcomes don’t happen by accident — they’re built on strong carrier relationships. Learn how smart shippers create a positive carrier experience through clear communication, efficient operations, and mutual respect — and why it leads to better service, faster coverage, and long-term success.

Freight is more than a cost center — it’s a critical driver of revenue, customer satisfaction, and operational stability. Yet many logistics leaders struggle to gain executive support. Discover what they wish the C-suite understood about risk, strategy, and why the right freight partner makes all the difference.

President Trump’s surprise announcement of a 90-day reciprocal tariff pause—excluding China—sparked the biggest market rally since 2008. But for global shippers, this brief relief introduces new challenges. Tariffs aren’t gone—they’re just paused—and the clock is ticking until July 9, 2025. 

Many shippers think more carriers mean more control — but the opposite is often true. Overcomplicating your freight network leads to higher costs, inconsistent service, and poor visibility. Learn how simplifying your transportation strategy can boost performance, reduce risk, and create a smarter, more resilient supply chain.

In today's fast-moving transportation market, shippers face an increasing number of challenges—rising costs, tighter capacity, and unpredictable disruptions. And with so much riding on every shipment, having the right strategic logistics partner has never been more critical. This is where the importance of a scale 3PL comes into play, offering robust supply chain management solutions to meet these challenges head-on.

In logistics, "on-time delivery" is often just a promise. At PLS Logistics, it's a 98.2% reality—backed by strict carrier vetting, proactive tracking, and data-driven optimization. Don’t settle for service failures, lost sales, and unexpected rate hikes. Join the 98.2% Club and experience logistics done right.

Cargo fraud is skyrocketing, costing shippers millions. From identity theft to double brokering, scammers are everywhere. PLS Logistics fights back with strict carrier vetting, trusted partnerships, and cutting-edge tech.

Flatbed shipping can be complex and challenging, requiring careful planning, coordination, and execution.

When shipping temperature-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, food, or medical supplies, it's essential to ensure that the products are transported and stored at the appropriate temperature to maintain their quality and safety

The global supply chain is a complex and interconnected network of businesses and organizations that work together to produce, transport, and distribute goods and services. While this system has allowed for the efficient movement of goods worldwide, it has challenges.

Integrated logistics, also known as integrated supply chain management, is a business approach that aims to streamline the entire logistics process from start to finish. It involves coordinating and integrating all activities related to the movement and storage of goods, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management, to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Managing demand has always been crucial to running a successful business, but in 2023, it's more important than ever. With global markets becoming increasingly competitive and consumers expecting faster, more personalized service, companies need to be able to manage demand in real-time to stay ahead of the game.  

As a shipper or a logistics manager, it's crucial to understand how Less-than-Truckload (LTL) carrier tariffs work and how they are constantly evolving. In this blog post, we will discuss LTL carrier tariffs, how they are created, and how they have evolved over the years.