Freight Movement

Freight Management

What is your greatest shipping challenge? Do you ever get really annoyed in dealing with carriers? Have your transportation logistics needs finally outpaced your staff? Do you have a suspicion that you're overpaying for shipping services? TLS can help.

TLS will become as involved as you would like us to be, from providing basic freight movement (from point A to B) to providing full-service freight management (integrating TLS with the functioning of your company on a continuing basis.) In either case, TLS offers these options, locally, nationwide, and internationally:





Why do companies rely on TLS to move their freight from point A to point B? Because we provide extremely competitive pricing through leveraging our shipping volume. Because we utilize our extensive database of alternative resources to ensure the best match up of need and availability. And because we are just the right size for a shipping company - large enough to accommodate big, nationwide orders, yet small enough we are meticulous about each and every shipment, even small, local ones.

When you call TLS you immediately talk to a live person, not a computer voice prompting you to choose a number. When you do business with TLS, you (and your cargo) are treated with respect. This results in reduced claims for damaged goods, with shipments arriving on time and according to your specifications.

Other customer benefits include:

  • Customers are assured of the most competitive prices because TLS doesn't own trucks, and therefore is not driven by the need to maximize the use of our own equipment - pressure that can result in a less-than-ideal solution in meeting customer's needs. Rather, TLS is free to investigate all options to match excess capacity with customer requirements.
  • TLS has developed excellent working relationships over the years, and knows the best carriers for specific jobs.
    • Personal attention and better access to highly competitive rates. That's why TLS customers are loyal, using TLS again and again.



    Why do companies rely on TLS to provide freight management services? Because we offer class reductions, which result in better discounts for our customers. Because it allows our customers the flexibility to accommodate changing market conditions. And because we attend to the details like monitoring and auditing freight bills for correct discount and class, so our customers rest assured they are getting what they pay for.

    In addition, having TLS as your company's "freight manager" results in more efficient use of your staff's time. No more time wasted trying to accommodate last minute surprises; no more searching for a carrier who wants to go to Montana in the dead of winter. Your employees can remain focused on your company's primary business, rather than on transportation and shipping issues.

    Other management bonuses to our clients are:
  • The responsibility shifts to TLS for negotiating the best rates for your company - an activity we do on a daily basis.
  • The responsibility shifts to TLS for tracking and cataloging shipments, utilizing the best computer technology to do so.
  • We use the volume of our entire customer database as leverage for competitive pricing and guaranteed service.
  • Through our extensive contacts with and personal knowledge of literally hundreds of carriers, you are assured that we will connect with the best solution for your needs.
  • We do not discriminate with destinations. Most small or mid-sized carriers have a geographical territory they cover, so if you are shipping outside their territory you are forced to deal with multiple carriers. With TLS, you are assured of "one-stop shopping" that meets all of your needs.
  • Our fee is included in the freight charges, ultimately billed to the end user
  • Having TLS as your freight manager allows your company to more competitively adjust to changing patterns in shipping: "Just-in-time" supply chain practices result in smaller but more frequent shipping.
    • Pricing, flexibility, convenience - that's why companies rely on TLS for freight management services. Contact us for more information.