Logistics is now an imperative part of retail and brand strategy, as supply chain disruptions continue to arise at the same time consumer demand pushes for faster and faster delivery times. The last mile is an exceptionally important part of this conversation, but ground transportation as a whole is something companies now take into consideration. There are different methods of tackling ground transportation. We hear the term third-party logistics (3PL) quite a bit while the name "trucking companies" often dominates headlines. But, what is the true difference between the two and when should a company go with a 3PL vs. a trucking company? For starters, the main difference lies with who holds the assets. 3PLs can manage the entire shipping process from warehousing to last-mile delivery, but these companies rarely hold ownership over assets such as the fleet of trucks themselves.
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