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the best carriers for less-than-truckoad (LTL), full truckload, or intermodal shipping,” Witt says. “We make LTL and full truckload simple, so you can focus on your business and not worry about logistics.” Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, IFS Freight is part of the Atlanta metropolitan region. The company ships domestically across the United States and Canada through an expansive carrier network. Witt says IFS prides itself on customized solutions to reduce shipping costs and boost ef ciency through multiple transport modes. BEYOND RATES “Our team has direct experience working with different carriers in nearly every role,” he explains. “We understand rsthand how logistics works from an inside perspective. “We’ve applied our extensive third- party logistics knowledge to create a superlative shipping experience,” Witt adds. “Our goals are simple—top-notch service and comprehensive long-haul, regional, and local shipping options that exceed expectations.” IFS Freight opened its doors in 2005
with a goal to connect businesses with the best shipping rates from the industry’s best carriers. “Today, we still do just that,” Witt says. “We’re more than just a logistics services provider,” he adds. “We’re problem solvers. We go beyond helping you nd the best rate by solving your real business problems—even when the carriers can’t address your unique requirements. Our clients love us because we make their job easier.” IFS Freight distinguishes itself as a unique Georgia logistics asset. “We provide a niche transportation service; we transport non-hazmat liquid bulk in tanker trailers,” Witt explains. “While we also provide dry van services, our core is in the tanker eld.” He is enthusiastic about the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) in logistics. “We provide trucking services within a 250-mile radius of Atlanta, so we are particularly interested in EVs,” he says. The forward-looking focus is yet another way that logistics professionals in Georgia are leading the way for their peers. “We offer more service options and savings opportunities every year,” Witt says.
“Our philosophy of maintaining capacity at least 20% over current demand allowed our terminals to keep cargo moving, despite unprecedented volumes over the past three years,” Pyron says, adding that the state’s transportation infrastructure improvements augment the GPA’s efforts. “GPA has a strong partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation, which is making major improvements to truck routes through Savannah, Atlanta, and other markets,” he says. “Direct access to Interstates 95 and 16 means truck cargo gets on the way to its destination without metro traf c congestion.” Meanwhile, on-terminal rail at the Port of Savannah links to Georgia’s 4,600 miles of active rail lines, the largest rail network in the Southeast. GPA is now also providing domestic intermodal service through its Mason Mega Rail Terminal for 53-foot containers. In addition, Georgia features a wealth of available near-port land that has aided aggressive investment within the third- party logistics sector. IFS F·µ¹¸¾»: SIMPLIFYING CONNECTIONS Georgia’s ideal location puts it securely in the driver’s seat for transportation and logistics. “For the Southeast region, shippers can get their products the next day for the most part,” says Dan Witt, CEO of IFS Freight. As the price of transportation assets such as tractors and trailers increases and availability decreases, IFS has implemented an improved preventive maintenance program so its eet assets meet and exceed clients’ needs. “We can transport anything or nd the right carrier who can,” Witt says. “If you can’t nd a carrier with enough capacity, we can ship it for you with our own trucks and carriers.” In 2014, the company purchased its own transportation assets to help a client. That eet has since grown to ve tractor trailers, 16 tanker trailers, and three dry van trailers. “IFS Freight connects you with
IFS Freight operates its own fleet of tanker trailers, tractor trailers, and dry van trailers, and oers an expansive carrier network. From left to right: Dan Witt, CEO; Jason Turley, vice president, sales and operations; and Ronnie Glover, professional driver.
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