Protecting Your Customer's Freight

Posted & filed under Authorized Agents.

Managing shipments as a 3PL means relying only on virtual interactions with the product. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t physically protect each package. There are a few key steps to follow when shipping either FTL or LTL to safeguard the customer’s freight. Knowing your customer’s freight is key. Asking crucial questions about the… Read more »

Time Management England Logistics Podcast Network

Posted & filed under Full Truckload.

  ### Learn more about our FTL Customer Service Month HERE. Don’t forget to download and subscribe to The England Logistics Podcast Network on iTunes and Spotify so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. Listen on Spotify HERE Available on iTunes HERE

Attentiveness England Logistics Podcast Network

Posted & filed under Full Truckload.

  ### Learn more about our FTL Customer Service Month HERE. Don’t forget to download and subscribe to The England Logistics Podcast Network on iTunes and Spotify so you don’t miss out on any upcoming episodes. Listen on Spotify HERE Available on iTunes HERE  

Wendi Employee Spotlight Capacity Manager

Posted & filed under Culture.

The England Logistics team is made up of focused, committed and downright delightful individuals. As one of the nation’s top freight brokerage firms, our success and reputation are due to the unique skills and personalities that each member of our team contributes. To help you get to know the people behind England Logistics, we are… Read more »

Organizational Culture finding the best culture for your career

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When searching for a new roommate, you might list out potential characteristics for your ideal roommate. You might then post an ad looking for a person who doesn’t have pets to avoid allergies, who isn’t rowdy because you have an early work schedule, or someone who has stable income to make sure you’re not stuck… Read more »

Generation vs Individual shots of diverse individuals

Posted & filed under HR Elevated.

Some months ago, I shared a post on LinkedIn regarding the continued emphasis on targeting the needs of different generations, with a particular emphasis on the rising millennial generation. This discussion concerned me then and continues to do so now. Long before the focus on generational differences, there was a lot of energy and resources… Read more »

Sheena Spotlight Employee

Posted & filed under Culture.

The England Logistics team is made up of focused, committed and downright delightful individuals. As one of the nation’s top freight brokerage firms, our success and reputation are due to the unique skills and personalities that each member of our team contributes. To help you get to know the people behind England Logistics, we are… Read more »

Levels of Listening

Posted & filed under HR Elevated.

A number of years ago, it was pointed out to me that the word ‘listen’ contains the exact same letters as the word ‘silent.’ I’ve often wondered if it’s a coincidence or serendipity. Either way, it works nicely. It was also pointed out to me by a great mentor, Tom Shimizu, that most of us… Read more »

Trade Show Tips Vendors Trade Show best practices

Posted & filed under Dry Less-than-Truckload, Parcel.

Attending a trade show as a first-time vendor can be overwhelming. With the cost and variety of available trade shows, it’s important to attend the ones that give you the biggest return on your time and money with valuable business connections. How do you do that? Start by following these five tips to make the… Read more »

LTL Class definitions NMFC Code National Motor Freight Classification

Posted & filed under Dry Less-than-Truckload.

Often assumed and misunderstood, reclassifications by carriers can be difficult to follow. This article will review some of the most common questions we see in the LTL division at England Logistics and provide a general overview of LTL class definitions. Classification rules are established by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA), which is… Read more »