Within the 运输 and trucking industry, there are two ways that shippers can hire out their 运输: Brokered 运输 solutions and asset-based shipping options. Transportation brokers work as the middle-man between a shipper and an 资产基础承运人. They work with a client to learn about their shipping needs and find a qualified asset-based carrier to haul the product from point A to point B. How does the actual carrier operate and what does asset-based mean?
Asset based means that a company owns or leases equipment (or assets) to complete a job. 因此, 资产基础承运人s are the companies that own the trucks and trailers that haul goods within the supply chain. They hire drivers for both short, local runs as well as long-haul deliveries. Asset based carriers can have just one or two trucks in their fleet, or hundreds of assets moving products throughout the entire country. With many different options and types of 资产基础承运人s available, there are solutions to meet the needs of every supply chain.
The Different Types of 基于资产的承运人s
在物流领域, carriers are typically categorized as long haul, 区域, or local 运输 提供者s. Long haul carriers move materials on lanes that can be hundreds to thousands of miles. These carriers typically will have drivers that spend nights on the road and rest/sleep away from home most of the time. Long haul lanes can travel from as far as Los Angeles to New York City, so having reliable drivers who understand the laws and ensure best practices is vital.
By comparison, 区域 carriers typically move materials within a state or region of the country. These drivers may be on the road for hourly runs or could be out for a day or two at a time delivering their loads but are typically not away from home for very long. This is obviously appealing to many drivers as it still allows for a profitable trip while allowing them to maintain a stable home life. Either of these can be what is considered an FTL运输 提供者. These Full Truckload carriers will transport an entire truckload of goods, and these loads are generally larger, 体重超过20,000磅或更多.
Lastly, local asset based fleets usually finish a product’s journey to its final destination. These fleets haul full loads of one customer’s product or smaller amounts for multiple customers called Less than Truckload (LTL delivery). Local carriers also do final-mile deliveries, which are short runs to deliver directly to a consumer or a company.
Advantages of 与人合作 基于资产的承运人
While there are advantages and differences between each type of shipper, one of the main advantages of using an asset-based carrier is the direct relationship with a company and its team. Establishing a relationship with an asset-based team can often start with working through a customer service department. 墨菲 is well respected for our high level of customer service, having earned the reputation for over 118 years. When you work with 墨菲’s customer service team, your rep can begin to learn patterns and find more efficient and effective ways to transport products for you.
By going directly to the source, there can also be cost savings made possible by either working on increasing the efficiency of logistics lanes or by bundling services. Bundling services is when a company uses more than one of a 3PL’s assets. They may utilize storage within a warehouse and also use that same company as their 资产基础承运人 for 运输. Because 墨菲 offers warehousing, 运输, 经纪公司, 和更多的, we are able to provide you with the very best pricing for your custom needs.
与人合作 资产基础承运人 such as 墨菲 can fill a specific need for any supply chain. Owning a fleet gives the 资产基础承运人 the advantage of being flexible with customers and building solid relationships. An 资产基础承运人 will typically have a set schedule in place in order to keep their assets and employees working consistently. This ensures reliable solutions for clients while also allowing predictable business for the logistics 提供者. With so many advantages for your supply chain, it makes sense to set up a free consultation with 墨菲’s asset-based 运输 team to begin customizing your logistics plan.