Logistics Plus Director of North American Operations, Craig Warnshuis, was a recent guest on the Broker Connect segment of Trucking Business & Beyond on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio. Trucking Business & Beyond is hosted by Kevin Rutherford with Brent Hutto, Chief Relationship Officer at Truckstop.com, as a co-host for the Broker Connect segment. The radio interview was arranged in cooperation with the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). The original interview aired live on September 17, 2021, at noon, but you can listen to a replay of the entire segment below.
Logistics Plus is proud to announce that a new business intelligence tool called MyFreightTrends ™ has been embedded inside its cloud-based eShipPlus ™ transportation management system (TMS). The new tool is now universally available to all eShipPlus users. The off-the-shelf report provides customers with detailed dashboards and analytics regarding their North American freight shipping, including:
A Summary report with total LTL and FTL spend by mode and by carrier;
A detailed Lane Analysis report with network velocity metrics;
A Lane Performance report with average shipment cost trends by location;
A Shipment Details report that can be exported to Excel;
A freight Charges Summary report with historical trending; and
A Weather Alerts map detailing weather events that may impact domestic supply chains.
All the dashboard reports are highly interactive, meaning users can click on graphs and images to instantly filter views based on modes, carriers, lanes, and timeframe.
Watch the animated GIF below for a short preview.
Watch this 9-minute tutorial.
“Logistics Plus has been on the cutting-edge of business intelligence reporting the past few years, with highly customized reports for both our internal users and our larger 3PL and 4PL clients,” said Scott Frederick, vice president of marketing & LTL carrier relations for Logistics Plus. “With MyFreightTrends, we now have a very detailed and insightful off-the-shelf package we can make available to all of our customers, no matter how small or large.” Frederick added, “Of course, we can still provide additional report customizations for clients that need them as part of our overall business intelligence solution.”
The Logistics Plus North American Division (NAD) is an award-winning freight brokerage team. In the complex world of logistics, our NAD team provides a wide variety of solutions for today’s changing transportation world. Whether you have one shipment or thousands of shipments, Logistics Plus will find the right solution for you. Outlined below are only some of the freight solutions we offer across North America.
Less-than-truckload (LTL)
Quoting LTL shipments with Logistics Plus is quick, easy, and free. From 150 to 10,000 pounds, we’ll give you a list of competitive LTL rates from the top LTL freight carriers in the industry. We can also accommodate services beyond typical dock-to-dock transportation, including lift gates, notification options, inside deliveries, and more.
Guaranteed & Expedited Freight
Our expedited freight services give you the peace-of-mind that your critical freight shipments will be delivered quickly and on-time. Anytime and anywhere – our experts will find the right expedited freight solution to fit your needs.
Full & Partial Truckloads
From start to finish, our experienced truckload team will coordinate your shipment every step of the way. Our full and partial truckload service options include dry van, flatbed, step deck, and refrigerated equipment.
Cross-Border Freight (U.S. – Canada – Mexico)
If your freight shipment needs to travel across the border, Logistics Plus can help you arrange transportation, prepare your cross-border shipping documents, clear customs, and resolve any issues before they cause delays. Additionally, our bi-lingual border management staff works with carriers and international agencies to maintain C-TPAT, PIP, and CSA security standards.
Exhibit & Tradeshow Freight
Logistics Plus works with the most reliable exhibit carriers in the industry for your exhibit freight transportation needs. We provide live logistics support from pick up at origin to delivery at the advanced warehouse or trade show floor.
Drayage & Port Services
Our drayage and port services can help you reduce transit time and total cost with our capabilities for transloading and sorting by destination – with final delivery using our comprehensive LTL and truckload solutions. We can also support your storage and warehousing needs across North America.
Rail & Intermodal Freight
Logistics Plus rail and intermodal freight services help you stay competitive with this environmentally friendly transportation mode while keeping you on schedule and budget. If your shipment isn’t urgent, this mode of transportation is worth looking into.
Domestic Air & Ocean
For your domestic air or ocean cargo requests, you can get the best combination of service, price, and speed for your U.S. air or ocean freight. Our experts will find the best flight and sailing schedules to get your freight where it needs to be.
Freight Claims Management
Logistics Plus freight claims management can help you achieve efficiency and tight controls for your company. We’ll create a successful loss and damage claims process by working together, bringing back valuable money to your bottom-line.
Freight Bill Audit & Payment
Logistics Plus Freight Audit Solutions™ incorporates a comprehensive 3-point check to ensure your small pack, parcel, LTL, truckload, and international freight invoices are accurate, disputes are promptly filed, and that appropriate refunds are received.
Learn more about Logistics Plus North American freight solutions by watching the two videos below.
U.S. Holiday schedules for Logistics Plus and ground carriers
As the holidays approach, we want to help you avoid any unnecessary shipping delays over the next few months. Shown below is the holiday schedule for U.S.-based Logistics Plus offices and warehouse locations, as well as the top U.S. ground (parcel and LTL) carriers.
If you have any transportation needs or expedited shipping requests, please contact Logistics Plus in advance of the office closings noted below. You can also reach out to our North American Division (NAD) by calling 1.866.335.7623 or emailing us at nadops@logisticsplus.com.
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Do you have any last-minute expedited shipping needs? Let us know how we can help!
Logistics Plus has published a new introductory video focusing on its North American Division (NAD) freight management solutions. The 3-minute video, shown below, can also be viewed on the Logistics Plus YouTube Channel or on the Videos menu of the Logistics Plus website.
Ready for a freight quote? If you have any questions, feel free to contact us with any freight management challenge!
Logistics Plus Director of North American Operations, Craig Warnshuis, was a recent guest on the Broker Connect segment of Trucking Business & Beyond on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio. Trucking Business & Beyond is hosted by Kevin Rutherford with Brent Hutto, Chief Relationship Officer at Truckstop.com, as a co-host for the Broker Connect segment. The radio interview was arranged in cooperation with the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). The original interview aired live on September 17, 2021, at noon, but you can listen to a replay of the entire segment below.
Logistics Plus is proud to announce that a new 
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