Despite current market constraints, chemical company reduces truck shipping costs
This global chemical company improved their truckload services, streamlined their technology delivery tool application and reduced overall cost per mile.
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Since its inception, PLG Consulting has consulted in all aspects of truck transportation on behalf of shippers, carriers, and investors. Our proven track record includes work in trucking procurement, operations, due diligence, business analysis, equipment, and optimization across all variations of trucking: full truckload, LTL, dry bulk, liquid bulk, specialized/heavy-haul, intermodal, flatbed, and private fleet.
For some of the largest truck shippers in North America, PLG Consulting has helped optimize the use of truck across a broad range of commodities, including bulk materials, chemicals, minerals, oil and gas products, and manufactured goods.
Your operations depend on reliable transportation of raw materials and finished goods, and your bottom line depends on delivering to customers safely and economically. We helped negotiate millions of dollars in savings from truck freight costs, and just as importantly, we optimized the capacity of truck resources to ensure supply chain reliability for clients. Whatever your needs, PLG Consulting experts can ensure your truck logistics fully support your commercial and business objectives.
Trucking has long been a challenging business, with high competition, regulatory requirements, driver turnover, and capital requirements. PLG Consulting has helped carriers improve their businesses and lower operating costs with strategic and operational guidance, including:
Private Fleets: PLG Consulting has worked extensively in the area of private fleet operations, analysis, and costing. We can help you determine if private fleet operations is right for your organization, and for existing operations, PLG Consulting can help you:
For both carriers and private equity investors, PLG Consulting aids clients in developing practical and effective business strategies for current or prospective trucking operations that include:
Our M&A advisory experience in the truck industry includes acquisition due diligence, investment thesis, and target identification for both corporate M&A and private equity clients and on projects throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.
This global chemical company improved their truckload services, streamlined their technology delivery tool application and reduced overall cost per mile.
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