The Logistics of Logistics The 3 Pillars of Freight Operations with Robert Bain
Robert Bain and Joe Lynch discuss the 3 pillars of freight operations. Robert is is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000, a a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL.
About Robert BainRobert Bain is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000, a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL. Robert is a long time logistics professional, who has nearly 2 decades in the space in both asset and non-asset applications. He has been a leader in the freight tech movement with companies like Uber Freight, Shipwell, and CDL 1000, and his passion is combining great solutions with exceptional people to service clients. Robert, his wife Nichole, and their 4 children reside in the Chicagoland area, and when not solving the logistical world’s problems, you’ll find him in the gym or on the back porch with his dog, Ginger.
About CDL 1000CDL 1000 connects premium shippers with capacity from a marketplace of 26k highly qualified trucking companies. Leveraging AI and ML, CDL 1000 aggregates freight from shippers, empowering smart routing and scheduling that cuts deadhead and emissions, reduces price per shipment, and allows carriers to increase their day-to-day earnings. Headquartered in Chicago and with operations/availability nationwide, CDL 1000 has been trusted to handle drayage, OTR, intermodal, and transloading for 17 of the top 20 US importers and 9 of the top 10 freight forwarders.
Key Takeaways: The 3 Pillars of Freight Operations- According to Robert the 3 pillars of freight operations are:
- Extreme ownership
- Free cash flow
- Superior customer experience
- CDL 1000 is a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader.
- CDL 1000 is a Chicago-based supply chain solutions company, provides comprehensive logistics services.
- CDL 1000 was ranked #3 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America in 2023.
- CDL 1000's platform provides ports and railyards infrastructures with better tools to manage the movement of goods.
- CDL 1000's platform uses AI and real-time transparency to ensure a perfect transportation mode with great prices, load rates, and freight times.
- CDL 1000's integration of railyards and ports can reduce costs, fuel consumption, and time.