FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q:
Why use third party logistics instead of calling the carriers myself ?
A: This is an often asked question. Carriers own and
maintain trucks, qualify and hire drivers, keep in compliance with state and
federal statutes that govern all aspects of their operations. In order to
meet their profitability needs they must keep their equipment operating in
lanes that provide for running loaded and also getting to a terminal for
equipment service. Carriers rates are most competitive in these lanes, and
more expensive in others. Every Carrier has different balance needs, and
they are subject to change every day. Shippers also have a need
to get their product to their customer, on time and economically. With the
continuous "Down Sizing" that has plundered corporate America today, every
Traffic and Shipping department is running lean and JIT. Do shippers really
have the luxury in time to communicate with carriers every day to try and
find the "Carrier Du Jour" that will get their product to the consignee
economically ? We at MatsonAmericA believe not. MatsonAmericA, as
one of North America's leading third party logistics facilitators, knows the
needs of our client Carriers and electronically matches them with the needs
of our Customers every day. The result is Carriers equipment in kept in
profitable lanes, and Customers shipments are recieved by the consignee,
Economically, and "On time All the time".
Q: How do I benefit from your "Integrated Systems" ,are they hard to
use?
A: MatsonAmericA's totally integrated systems and proprietary software
were developed by transportation professionals and provide for seamless
communication and data exchange between our Customers, Carriers, Agents and
Home office. We maintain and analyze huge amounts of data related to the
lane and shipping needs of thousands of customers and over 18,000 Carrier
Partners. This gives us the ability to match the right equipment with the
right load and do it all "Right on Time". Our systems are user friendly, and
easily accessible via your local Internet connection. Contact Dennis Beard
at 800-468-4246 EXT 109 or log onto our website at
GetFr8.com for more information or to apply
for a free account.
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