The Logistics of Logistics Getting Good Shipper Freight with Ed Burns
Ed Burns and Joe Lynch discuss getting good shipper freight. Ed is the CEO of Burns Logistics, a transportation sales agency that connects shippers and carriers in a way that helps both to achieve their goals.
About Ed BurnsEd Burns loves to connect people. It’s amazing what can happen when good people come together. He asks big questions in the hope of finding big answers. He started his first real business at 20, a marketing agency which he sold after running for seven years. He grew up around the freight world and is fascinated by big trucks. He joined the family business in 2020 while the world was ending, and is committed to making transportation a better place for both shippers and carriers. For fun, he builds sandcastles. They are a wonderful analogy for what it takes to build businesses: time, effort, caring, and willingness to let go. He is a husband and father and believes that kids hold the key to happiness because they see everything with a sense of wonder.
About Burns LogisticsBurns Logistics is a transportation sales agency that connects shippers and carriers in a way that helps both to achieve their goals. They believe in a world where freight gets where it needs to be on time, in full, while everyone involved makes a good living. They represent a book of asset carriers and match them with shippers who value relationships and service.
Key Takeaways: Getting Good Shipper Freight- Burns Logistics is a transportation sales agency that connects shippers and carriers.
- Their services include regional, national, and reefer and dry van truckload transportation.
- They also specialize in warehouse space in the New York market, the Lehigh Valley, and Atlanta area.
- Burns Logistics helps shippers by finding carriers, negotiating rates, and managing logistics.
- They offer additional services such as HAZMAT transportation, expedited shipping, flatbed trailers, LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping, and more.
- Burns Logistics prioritizes building strong relationships with their clients and providing excellent customer service.