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Should a Small Business Use a 3PL?
When you run a small business or an e-commerce shop, you usually start shipping from the kitchen table or a spare room. That works for a while, and then it doesn’t. Orders pile up, inventory spills into the garage, and the hours you planned to spend on selling go to tape, boxes, and trips to…
Navigating New Tariff Challenges: How Sooner Express Supports Southern California Businesses
In April 2025, the Trump administration introduced sweeping tariffs, including a 10% baseline on all imports and up to 145% on goods from countries like China. These measures have significant implications for businesses in Southern California, particularly in the logistics sector. Impact on Logistics and Supply Chains The new tariffs are expected to increase operational…
Sooner Logistics Donates Over 9,000 Crutches to Project C.U.R.E.
Spreading Holiday Cheer and Mobility In the spirit of giving and community support, California-based logistics company Sooner Logistics has made a meaningful contribution to those in need by donating over 9,000 crutches to Project C.U.R.E., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing medical supplies and equipment to under-resourced communities. These donations come as a beacon of…
How to Choose a 3PL Provider
The role of any competent third-party logistics (3PL) provider is highlighted by two very important ideas: Flexibility Scalability 3PL providers help businesses, small and large alike, get their products from point A to point Z across a vast network of transport infrastructure, from seaports to airports, train tracks to highways. Catering to a variety of…
What You and Your 3PL Should Do To Survive the COVID-19
In the event of a disaster, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it can become a serious challenge for your business. As a result, you need enough support from supply chain partners to survive the disaster and maintain progress. Most third-party logistics (3PL) providers are proving they can do their best to keep their customers’ operations…