FAQs
What exactly is a “3PL”? What do you do?
Simply put, as a 3rd party logistics company, we are the link between your suppliers, you and your customers. We manage the flow of your supplies and products efficiently to reduce your overall costs and protect your investments.
We are an all-in-one logistics provider, offering quick cross dock clearing, warehouse storage to keep shipments flowing, a full fleet of our own trucks with a trusted track record and decades worth of relationships with carriers across the country to connect you with the entire freight industry.
What can hiring a 3PL company do for you?
Company growth and expansion requires a team. Hiring a 3rd party logistics company like S and S NATIONWIDE, LLC instantly expands your team to to include our freight/logistics experts. There’s no need to dilute your time and your team’s time focusing on how to get your supplies/goods to the market when we can do that for you.
How can hiring a 3PL company save us money?
We have existing relationships with trucks and drivers all over the country who are moving freight for us daily. This gives your company the power and savings of BULK shipments even if your needs are smaller. Plus, it’s our job to know the current industry rates and standards and negotiate the best deal for your load each and every time. This includes knowing when an offer sounds too good to be true, in freight (as in everything else) cheaper isn’t always better. We’ll look out for your company’s bottom line while quoting realistic and honest rates in a market that fluctuates daily.
How do I know if I need a 3PL?
Every company and industry is unique but it may be time to consider hiring a 3PL company like S and S NATIONWIDE, LLC if:
You find you and your team being pulled away from their core work to address freight, shipment, logistics issues or bottlenecks.
You want to reduce your transportation cost and time.
You are struggling with delays or unreliable pickups or deliveries.
You find your full dock holding up continued production.
You’re looking to hire & train an in-house logistics team. (You’ll spend far more managing training, turnover and in-house salaries than outsourcing to professionals).
Have more questions about what we can do for you?
Reach out. Call or email us today and ask. Our team is here for you and we’d love to hear about your company, your freight needs and see what we can do for you. And if we can’t help you directly we are CONNECTORS and will do our best to find the team that specializes in what you need most.