MCCLAIN & INDUSTRY NEWS

By Dan McClain July 6, 2026
Midwest warehousing strategy can make or break your distribution costs. Here's how shippers in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago are using 3PL storage to cut freight spend.
By Dan McClain July 4, 2026
Managing freight in St. Louis? This guide covers how freight management services work, what they cost, and how to choose the right provider for your shipping needs.
By Dan McClain June 29, 2026
LTL freight across the Midwest is more complex than most shippers realize. Here's how the hub network really works — and how to stop overpaying on your LTL lanes.
By Dan McClain June 27, 2026
Midwest businesses face real supply chain pressures in 2026. Here's what's driving disruption and how supply chain management services can help you stay ahead.
By Dan McClain June 22, 2026
Midwest manufacturers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Detroit are leaving money on the table with every shipment. Here are the six freight spend leaks to fix first.
By Dan McClain June 20, 2026
LTL freight can save Missouri businesses significant money on shipping — if you use it correctly. Here's what St. Louis shippers need to know about less-than-truckload freight.
By Dan McClain June 15, 2026
Choosing the wrong 3PL costs more than you think. Here's what Midwest shippers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Kansas City should look for before signing a contract.
By Dan McClain June 13, 2026
Choosing a 3PL in St. Louis? Learn what to look for in a logistics partner, questions to ask, and red flags to avoid before you sign anything.
st louis logistics companies
By Dan McClain June 3, 2026
St. Louis sits at the center of the U.S. freight network. Discover why businesses across the Midwest rely on STL logistics companies to move goods efficiently.
By Alif Rangon May 21, 2026
If you've been shopping for logistics solutions, you've likely seen TMS mentioned alongside 3PLs, ERPs, and WMS systems. The terminology can get thick
By Dan McClain May 18, 2026
The “PL” model proliferated over the last two decades — 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, and some consultants now argue for a 5PL. For a mid-market shipper trying to decide how
By Dan McClain May 15, 2026
If you’ve started shopping for logistics help, you’ve probably seen both terms: freight broker and 3PL. They sound related, and they are, but they’re
By Dan McClain May 11, 2026
Some of the most critical cargo moving through the American economy is also the most challenging to transport: industrial generators that power hospitals,
By Dan McClain May 8, 2026
How many times have you gotten a call from a customer asking where their shipment is, and had to put them on hold while you chased down the carrier? Or
By Dan McClain May 4, 2026
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. It’s a principle that applies in manufacturing, finance, and marketing, and it’s equally true in freight logistics.
By Dan McClain May 1, 2026
When a freight shipment is damaged or lost in transit, most shippers assume they'll be made whole. After all, the carrier is responsible for the cargo while
By Dan McClain April 27, 2026
Most people picture a classic enclosed semi-trailer when they think of freight shipping. Walk through any industrial corridor in the St. Louis metro, past the
By steve April 2, 2026
In 2026, the value of the Midwest has moved beyond simple transit times—it has become a strategic "buffer zone" for the entire North American network.
By steve April 1, 2026
Every morning when we log in at our Maryland Heights headquarters, we aren’t just looking at a screen of load numbers. We’re thinking about the people on the
By steve March 30, 2026
In our recent look at Agents of Change and the rise of Agentic AI, we explored how autonomous systems are redefining how supply chains respond to disruption.
By steve March 19, 2026
Visibility isn't enough in 2026. Top supply chains have shifted from just sensing disruptions to responding autonomously.