Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, was interviewed for a recent Project Hatch article titled, “How We Built a $300 Million Freight Transportation Provider.” In this interview, Jim was asked about the early days of Logistics Plus, his prior business experiences, and what advice he would give to someone starting out. Lastly, Jim touched on the current status of Logistics Plus and what he anticipates for the company moving forward.
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Logistics Plus Inc. (LP) has been an M&T Bank customer since it was founded 25 years ago. When the pandemic began to unfold, Logistics Plus founder and CEO Jim Berlin saw an opportunity to both continue operations, and help those on the front lines by adapting its business model to include PPE sourcing and distribution. M&T Bank group manager David Ladori helped LP navigate the process to secure the funding it needed. To highlight this partnership, M&T Bank recently posted the client spotlight video shown below.
“M&T has been there for us from day 1–when we first started this crazy adventure—and have stood by us consistently, through thick and thin,” said Berlin. “Not everyone knows, of course, but their support has helped allow us to be ourselves—our somewhat ‘unique’ LP Style (?). So…thanks to Dave and Kevin and Mark and the rest of the team at M&T, and a special shoutout to Wendy Wilcox, for ALWAYS being there for us. Thank you, guys.”
Authority Magazine, a Medium publication, is devoted to sharing interesting “interview series” featuring people who are authorities in Business, Film, Sports and Tech. It uses interviews to draw out stories that are both empowering and actionable.
Here is a recent article by Charlie Katz from his interview with Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. The article is titled “How Jim Berlin of Logistics Plus Plans To Rebuild In The Post COVID Economy.”
Opening Excerpt:
“Being an essential business (delivering the goods to support the front-line heroes and to keep the community fed and healthy), we had to rally the gang to keep working, even through difficult and uncertain times. That was the biggest challenge. Keeping everyone motivated by reminding them that we had our job to do, and while perhaps “dangerous,” there were many others who faced way more danger who are doing theirs. So proud of how our team responded.”
Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, was recently a guest of Johnny Irish on The CJ Show, a part of Miami Business Radio @ 880theBiz. The segment, titled “Jim Berlin, Trucker or CEO? The Shipping Business AND maybe a bit of both!” can be heard below.
Jim Berlin, the founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, appeared on today’s Logistics Matters with DC Velocity podcast. This new podcast is designed to help you keep up with what’s happening in the fast-changing logistics industry. Each week, the editors of DC Velocity discuss the latest news and developing trends we all need to know about to keep ahead of the competition. New episodes are posted each Friday. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast service so you don’t miss an episode!
Jim Berlin, founder and CEO of Logistics Plus, was recently a guest of Johnny Irish on 
