34 | Steer Clear of "Love Bombing" 3PLs with Guest Tyler Mathews, Sales Representative

05/14/24 • 14 min

We’ve got special guest Tyler Mathews, Zipline Sales Representative, on the podcast to coach CPG brands on spotting the early signs of “love bombing” 3PLs — which aren’t much different from “love bombers” in the dating world. Love bombing 3PLs bait CPG brands by selling a dream that promises not only the best rates but the best service, too. But with no data or proof to back “the best” they claim to be, their true colors are revealed over time. They only care about winning the most freight possible, as fast as possible. Even if it’s at their clients’ expense. Tune [...]

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33 | Protecting High Value Loads (HVL) Against Cargo Theft with Jessica Newbury, VP of Operations at Zipline Logistics

Are you moving high value (HVL) shipments and experiencing increased theft? You’re not alone. Cargo theft is at an all-time high, with stolen goods totaling an estimated $130 Million in 2023, which is up 57% from the year prior and totals to over 220 reports of cargo theft per month. In this episode, Jessica Newbury, VP of Operations, hops on the mic to give CPG shippers the details on Zipline Logistics’ HVL anti-theft protections. Our industry-leading HVL process includes critical qualification, routing, and dispatch practices: from validating the lowest risk routing and driver mitigation best practices to visibility requirements and connectivity to law-enforcement. [...]

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35 | How a Freight Broker Works: Everything You Need to Know About the Life of a Load

Before you decide to work with a third-party logistics (3PL) broker, understand how the relationship will look and function. What exactly will a freight transportation broker take off your plate, and what responsibilities will still be in your court? In this episode, Teddy and Jesse break down how a logistics broker works along with key points surrounding value-added services and tips. Read the full blog on this topic: https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/how-freight-brokerage-works/ Download our Technology eBook for FREE: https://info.ziplinelogistics.com/leveraging-shipper-intelligence-technology Follow Zipline Logistics: https://linktr.ee/ziplinelogistics