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Picking a 3PL Location: Why Cheaper Freight Doesn’t Always Mean Lower Total Cost

Picking a 3PL Location: Why Cheaper Freight Doesn’t Always Mean Lower Total Cost

by Rusty Waterer | May 28, 2026 | Cost & Pricing, General 3PL Information

When shippers start looking for a 3PL, the first instinct is usually to compare providers. Get three quotes. Look at the per-pallet rate. Pick the one that makes the most sense. That’s a reasonable place to start, but it skips over a bigger question — and...
Accessorial Fees Explained: The 3PL Charges Shippers Are Most Surprised By (and Why They Exist)

Accessorial Fees Explained: The 3PL Charges Shippers Are Most Surprised By (and Why They Exist)

by Rusty Waterer | May 28, 2026 | Cost & Pricing

You signed with a 3PL. The quote looked clean. The first invoice arrives — and there are line items you’ve never heard of. If that’s where you are right now, you’re not alone. And before you start questioning whether you picked the wrong provider, I...
3PL Pricing: The 6 Scope Questions You Need to Answer to Get a Quote You Can Actually Trust

3PL Pricing: The 6 Scope Questions You Need to Answer to Get a Quote You Can Actually Trust

by Rusty Waterer | Apr 6, 2026 | Cost & Pricing

If you’ve ever called around to get pricing from a few different 3PL providers and walked away more confused than when you started, you’re not alone. I’ve been in the third-party logistics business in Northeast Mississippi for years. At Stewardship...

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