Customer Services
MODES OF SERVICE
TRUCKLOAD (Dry Van, Refrigerated Van, or Flatbed)
Generally speaking, one of the major benefits of partnering with a non-asset based transportation company is that we view all lanes as opportunities. We typically can offer availability in year round truck deficit markets, thru seasonal market capacity crunches, or for ‘tougher’ lanes. On the contrary, asset- based transportation companies may be only able to help you if they have equipment in the area.
SLI utilizes a core base of over 3000 common carriers of all sizes. Daily we have access to thousands of pieces of equipment in most domestic truck markets. SLI routinely uses several different electronic venues to solicit and develop new carrier relationships.
At SLI we recognize the urgency necessary to successfully move just-in-time freight and do more than assign your load to a carrier: we manage the process. We confirm all pickup and delivery appointments before tendering your shipment to a qualified carrier. Each carrier is screened for the correct equipment as well as available driver hours to make the transit on time. We speak directly to the driver at the time of dispatch, after arriving at the shipper, daily while in transit (multiple times on hot shipments), at arrival to the consignee, and upon completion of delivery. Our customer service representatives anticipate problems and communicate with the customer, shipper, or receiver in a timely manner. After all, our job is to provide SOLUTIONS!
INTERMODAL
SLI offers a variety of intermodal services. Some benefits include line haul cost savings, capacity availability issues, and a rolling warehouse.
Ask your customer service representative about our intermodal SOLUTIONS today!
LTL (Less than Truck Load)
SLI is able to offer competitive pricing by leveraging our consolidated volume to negotiate deep LTL discounts with most major LTL carriers. Another way we may save you money is by mode analysis and conversion: we often find customers that inadvertently ship an order LTL when TL would have been a less expensive alternative.
Contact your customer service representative for a free detailed LTL analysis or for a spot quote.
OTHER SERVICES
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
SLI is fully EDI capable. We can handle 204’s, 210’s, 214’s, 858’s, and many other EDI forms.
WEB TRACKING
We offer web tracking via our website. See real time tracking updates to your shipment. [CLICK HERE TO LOG IN]
EXTENDED AVAILABILITY
Our office is staffed 7:30am to 7:00pm EST Monday thru Friday with after hours emergency contact available after 7:00pm.
