Freight News - Category: Asset Based Freight

Understanding what an asset-based carrier is will help you make an informed decision about whether or not hiring this type of carrier is in your best interests. At C&D Logistics, we know how important it is to choose the best carrier for your freight shipping needs. That is why all of our shipping services are...... READ MORE

There’s a persistent assumption that a third-party logistics provider (3PL) that doesn’t own its own trucks and equipment can’t compete with asset-based carriers on cost or service quality. We hear it occasionally, and we understand where the logic comes from. But it’s wrong, and it costs businesses real money when it steers them away from...... READ MORE

Here at C&D Logistics we’re occasionally asked if we are an asset-based company, so we’d like to take this opportunity to dispel a few common myths about asset vs non-asset based freight companies. Some shippers prefer that the freight companies they deal with own assets. Although the reason for this might be as simple as...... READ MORE