--- title: Integrity Express Logistics Customer Blog description: Helping logistics managers solve the challenges they face when it comes to getting their company's product in the hands of their customer. --- [![IEL Logo](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/IEL-Logo.svg)](http://intxlog.com) - Services - [Overview](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/) - [Technology](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/technology/) - [Daily Tracking](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/daily-tracking/) - Carriers - [Overview](https://www.ielfreight.com/carriers/) - [Get Setup](https://www.ielfreight.com/carriers/carriers-registration/) - [Blog](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers) - Customers - [Blog](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers) - [Jobs](http://www.ieljobs.com/) - [Leadership](https://www.ielfreight.com/leadership/) - [Videos](https://www.ielfreight.com/videos/) - [News](https://www.ielfreight.com/news/) - [About](https://www.ielfreight.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.ielfreight.com/contact/) - - [![IEL-Logo](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/IEL-Logo.svg)](http://intxlog.com)   - Services - [Overview](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/) - [Technology](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/technology/) - [Daily Tracking](https://www.ielfreight.com/services/daily-tracking/) - Carriers - [Overview](https://www.ielfreight.com/carriers/) - [Get Setup](https://www.ielfreight.com/carriers/carriers-registration/) - [Blog](https://blog.ielfreight.com/carriers) - Customers - [Blog](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers) - [Jobs](http://www.ieljobs.com/) - [Leadership](https://www.ielfreight.com/leadership/) - [Videos](https://www.ielfreight.com/videos/) - [News](https://www.ielfreight.com/news/) - [About](https://www.ielfreight.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.ielfreight.com/contact/) ## [Choosing the Best 3PL \[Checklist\]](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/choosing-the-best-3pl) Posted by [Dan Ratcliff](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/dan-ratcliff-logistics-sales-manager) on Jul 24, 2019 10:09:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Choosing the Best 3PL \[Checklist\]](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Choosing%20the%20Best%203PL.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/choosing-the-best-3pl) The pressures you face as a logistics manager are immense: warehousing, overseeing employee safety procedures and performance, monitoring the flow of goods, inventory control, transportation management – the list certainly goes on. Considering the number of projects that you manage, it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed without the time you need to get it all done efficiently! [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/choosing-the-best-3pl) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/choosing-the-best-3pl#comments-listing) Topics: [3PL](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/3pl) ## [Shipping in the Summer](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/shipping-in-the-summer) Posted by [Matt Ventura](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/matt-ventura-principal-partner-integrity-express-logistics) on Jul 17, 2019 10:54:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Shipping in the Summer](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Customer%20Blog%20Images/Shipping%20in%20the%20Summer.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/shipping-in-the-summer) Summer time is in full swing! With it comes abundant sunshine, heat and caravans of anxious travelers out on the roads headed to their vacation destinations. For most of us, summer means fun and relaxation, but for shippers in the logistics industry, summer time can present extra challenges on the job: [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/shipping-in-the-summer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/shipping-in-the-summer#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/transportation-industry), [Shipping](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/shipping) ## [What is a 3PL Company and How Does it Help Shippers?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-is-a-3pl-company-and-how-does-it-help-shippers) Posted by [Patrick Doherty](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/patrick-doherty-logistics-account-specialist) on Jul 8, 2019 9:27:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What is a 3PL Company and How Does it Help Shippers?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Customer%20Blog%20Images/What%20is%20a%203PL%20Company%20and%20How%20Does%20it%20Help%20Shippers.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-is-a-3pl-company-and-how-does-it-help-shippers) You work in the logistics industry, so you’re probably familiar with the term “3PL.” But did you know that last year, **[the U.S. 3PL market net revenue grew 11.8% to $86.2 billion](https://www.ttnews.com/articles/2018-was-year-extraordinary-growth-3pls)**? Considering this level of growth, it’s easy to see that 3PLs are increasingly becoming a major player within the industry. So, what is a 3PL company and how can a 3PL help shippers? If you’re looking for this information, we’ve got you covered! [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-is-a-3pl-company-and-how-does-it-help-shippers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-is-a-3pl-company-and-how-does-it-help-shippers#comments-listing) Topics: [3PL](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/3pl) ## [Why Should Shippers and Customers Hire a 3PL?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/why-shippers-customers-hire-a-3pl) Posted by [Matt Glacken | VP Sales](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/matt-glacken-vp-sales) on Jul 2, 2019 9:34:58 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Why Should Shippers and Customers Hire a 3PL?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Customer%20Blog%20Images/Why%20Should%20Shippers%20and%20Customers%20Hire%203PL.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/why-shippers-customers-hire-a-3pl) How do you know when it’s the right time to hire a 3PL? Take a look at the list below. Do any of these things sound familiar? [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/why-shippers-customers-hire-a-3pl) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/why-shippers-customers-hire-a-3pl#comments-listing) Topics: [3PL](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/3pl) ## [Why Is 3PL Needed?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/why-is-3pl-needed) Posted by [Andrew Ackerman](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/andrew-ackerman-logistics-senior-account-manager) on Jun 25, 2019 9:44:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Why Is 3PL Needed?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Customer%20Blog%20Images/Why%203PL%20is%20Needed.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/why-is-3pl-needed) We all know what it feels like to have too many things on our plate. Not only is it overwhelming and stress-inducing to have a seemingly never-ending list of things to do, but having multiple tasks to accomplish in a limited amount of time often means we have to sacrifice doing things well for the sake of getting them all done. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/why-is-3pl-needed) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/why-is-3pl-needed#comments-listing) Topics: [3PL](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/3pl) ## [What Are The Different Types of 3PLs?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-are-the-different-types-of-3pls) Posted by [Dan Ratcliff](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/dan-ratcliff-logistics-sales-manager) on Jun 20, 2019 9:31:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What Are The Different Types of 3PLs?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Different%20Types%20of%203PLs.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-are-the-different-types-of-3pls) Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are companies to whom other businesses in the supply chain and logistics industry can outsource certain segments of their operations. Whether you need additional help with managing warehousing, order fulfillment or transportation processes, a 3PL has you covered. In this blog, we’ll talk about the differences between these three different types of 3PLs. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-are-the-different-types-of-3pls) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-are-the-different-types-of-3pls#comments-listing) Topics: [3PL](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/3pl) ## [You Become the 3PL You Work With](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/you-become-the-3pl-you-work-with) Posted by [Patrick Doherty](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/patrick-doherty-logistics-account-specialist) on Jun 10, 2019 10:57:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![You Become the 3PL You Work With](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/You%20Become%20the%203PL%20You%20Work%20WIth.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/you-become-the-3pl-you-work-with) We’ve all heard the phrase, “guilty by association.” If you’re surrounded by people who are consistently negative, it becomes hard for you to fight the pessimism. Likewise, if the people you’re with day in and day out are optimistic and upbeat, it’s likely that energy will rub off on you. And, more likely than not, you’ll find yourself reaping the benefits of a positive lifestyle. You’ve probably experienced similar effects in your personal life, but the same goes for your work life! The people you work with can have a huge impact on the trajectory of your career. Keeping this in mind, in the logistics business, it could be said that you become the 3PL you work with. Therefore, it’s imperative that you work with a freight brokerage whose goals and values match yours. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/you-become-the-3pl-you-work-with) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/you-become-the-3pl-you-work-with#comments-listing) Topics: [3PL](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/3pl) ## [What Shippers Can Do to Keep Business Steady in Uncertain Economic Times](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-shippers-can-do-to-keep-business-steady-in-uncertain-economic-times) Posted by [Matt Glacken | VP Sales](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/matt-glacken-vp-sales) on Jun 7, 2019 10:19:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![What Shippers Can Do to Keep Business Steady in Uncertain Economic Times](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Customer%20Blog%20Images/What%20Shippers%20Can%20Do%20to%20Keep%20Business%20Steady%20in%20Uncertain%20Economic%20Times.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-shippers-can-do-to-keep-business-steady-in-uncertain-economic-times) Talk of federal tariffs has been inescapable over the past few months - mainly in relation to the U.S. trade war with China. New talk of a tariff on Mexican products has been added to the mix. President Trump announced, effective June 10, **[the U.S. will impose a 5% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico](https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/trumps_plan_for_mexico_tariffs_does_not_sit_well_with_u.s._business_concern?utm_source=TWIL&utm_medium=NLT)**. The tariff is set to increase to 25% by October if Mexico does nothing to halt “its illegal flow of aliens to the U.S.” The proposal of a 5% tariff on Mexican goods, and the potential for it to increase to 25% over the next several months, has shippers worried about what this could mean for their businesses. [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-shippers-can-do-to-keep-business-steady-in-uncertain-economic-times) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/what-shippers-can-do-to-keep-business-steady-in-uncertain-economic-times#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/transportation-industry), [Economy](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/economy) ## [How Does a 3PL Work for Customers and Shippers?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/how-does-a-3pl-work-for-customers-and-shippers) Posted by [Aaron Young](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/aaron-young-logistics-sales-team-captain) on May 21, 2019 4:13:17 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How Does a 3PL Work for Customers and Shippers?](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/How%20a%203PL%20Works%20for%20Customers%20and%20Shippers.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/how-does-a-3pl-work-for-customers-and-shippers) If you’re a customer or shipper in the logistics industry, you probably have experience working with a third-party logistics carrier (3PL). A 3PL is essentially the middle man between a customer and a carrier company who oversees the customer’s shipment. The 3PL is responsible for managing all transportation details of the customer’s shipment so that the customer can focus their time and energy elsewhere. But how does a 3PL work for customers and shippers? What happens behind the scenes once a customer tenders its load to a 3PL? [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/how-does-a-3pl-work-for-customers-and-shippers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/how-does-a-3pl-work-for-customers-and-shippers#comments-listing) Topics: [3PL](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/3pl) ## [Build Relationships to Handle the Current Transportation Market](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/build-relationships-to-handle-the-current-transportation-market) Posted by [Andrew Ackerman](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/author/andrew-ackerman-logistics-senior-account-manager) on May 13, 2019 12:44:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Build Relationships to Handle the Current Transportation Market](https://blog.ielfreight.com/hubfs/Build%20Relationships%20to%20Handle%20the%20Current%20Transportation%20Market.jpg)](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/build-relationships-to-handle-the-current-transportation-market) You’re already aware of how tough it is to reach your growth goals and increase earnings, and finding a carrier company that you can trust at a reasonable rate is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue that isn't making your growth goals any easier to reach. This level of truck availability and the higher rates associated with them has been happening for longer than anyone expected, and we’re coming to learn that it’s probably going to be around for the long-haul (no pun intended)—leaving a permanent mark on your cost structure. What’s the driving factor behind this seemingly [permanent tight market](https://www.wsj.com/articles/truckings-tight-capacity-squeezes-u-s-businesses-1533816002), you ask?  [Read More](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/build-relationships-to-handle-the-current-transportation-market) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/build-relationships-to-handle-the-current-transportation-market#comments-listing) Topics: [Transportation Industry](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/transportation-industry), [Partnerships & Networking](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/tag/partnerships-networking) [All posts](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/all) [Next](https://blog.ielfreight.com/customers/page/2) ## WE WILL GET YOU THERE!   At **Integrity Express Logistics,** we’re experts at finding you reliable, quality carriers who will get your product where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. 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