The purchaser of the overall logistics solution from Level² Logistics.

The purchaser of the overall logistics solution from Level² Logistics.

A carrier that has the assets (e.g., trucks, terminals, warehouses, etc.) to provide physical pickup, line-haul and delivery service. See also asset-light and non-asset-based provider.

Transportation providers that utilize strategic alliances with other asset-based providers, owner operators and brokers to supplement—or in some cases replace—their own assets. This helps reduce the large capital expenditures typically required to maintain company-owned fleets. See also asset and non-asset.

The act of combining multiple shipments into one larger shipment going to a specific destination.

Typically, the action of unloading materials from an inbound trailer or rail car and immediately loading these materials in outbound trailers or rail cars, thus eliminating the need for warehousing/storage.

The movement of finished goods from the manufacturer or distribution center to a customer. Shipments from one source are separated into a number of parts and distributed to many receivers. With Level² Logistics, we pick up large quantities of freight at a single point and take them to the logistics centers, where they are processed for shipping to [..]

The process by which data is exchanged between Level² and Estes’ shipper customers. Different data sets include invoicing, shipment status, Bill of Lading and vendor P.O. data.

The final leg of the supply chain delivery process where merchandise is delivered to an end customer (business or residential).

The process of supplying a finished, manufactured product directly from a manufacturing facility to a distributor or end user. The fulfillment cycle may include receiving customer orders and configuring the products to order, plus shipping and invoicing products to distribution outlets or end users.