How iDrive Logistics Works with 3PLs
iDrive Logistics unlocks competitive multi-carrier optimized shipping for 3PL networks. We are a parcel intelligence and fulfillment partner that brings deep carrier expertise, tech-driven insights, and sales-minded support to every client.
We engineer custom logistics strategies that protect margins, improve visibility, and grow with your business. Work with iDrive to protect your margins, improve the buyer experience, and make shipping hassle-free for your brands.
Key Services for 3PLs
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Parcel Contract Engineering Leverage our carrier-side expertise to negotiate smarter parcel contracts that reduce costs, improve service levels, and protect your margins — without compromising your brand partnerships.
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Tech-Driven Fulfillment Streamline your warehouse operations with smart fulfillment solutions powered by real-time data, automation, and scalable tech designed to meet the demands of modern 3PL environments.
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Invoice Auditing & Reconciliation Catch overcharges and other mistakes before they impact your bottom line. Our automated auditing system flags billing errors and ensures accurate reconciliation across carriers, so you stay financially aligned.
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Carrier Management Tap into a diverse carrier network with centralized oversight. We optimize routing to ensure flexibility, speed, and cost efficiency.
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UPS, USPS, FedEx -
Amazon Shipping
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Regional Carriers
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International Carriers
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Custom Reporting Gain complete visibility into shipping performance with tailored reports built to inform decisions and drive efficiency.
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Product Level Details (PLD)
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Customer Concentration Maps
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Zone & Weight Distribution
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Carrier Performance
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API Integrations Seamlessly connect your systems and partners. Our API integrations simplify operations and sync your data across your shipping ecosystem.
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Extensiv
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Logiwa
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Deposco
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Many others
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Why iDrive Logistics?
We Understand Your Struggles (And How to Overcome Them)
Our 3PL partners come to us because they’re looking for stronger carrier strategy and technology. We help 3PLs work with DTC brands that need fulfillment and margin clarity, procurement teams optimizing for shipping spend, and logistics managers lacking visibility or support.
Benefits of Partnering with iDrive Logistics
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Multi-Carrier Management: Ensure access to the best service levels at the lowest costs for every parcel. -
Transparent Carrier Cost Insights: Gain full visibility into carrier costs to make smarter, margin-protecting decisions.
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Automated, Accurate Billing Workflows: Eliminate errors and manual processes with streamlined, audit-ready invoicing.
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Logistics-Savvy Client Support: Partner with CSMs who understand parcel shipping and help drive strategic growth.
Client Success Stories
Client A: Reduced shipping costs by 18% through multi-location zone optimization.Get access to:
Aligning revenue, cost, and customer experience
Brands care about cost and customer experience, but that doesn’t have to negatively impact your margins. 3PLs offering iDrive’s competitive shipping rates can…
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Increase conversions
Enable brands to offer multiple shipping speeds and rates, so buyers can choose the exact speed and price they want.
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Diversify carriers
Provide brands with the most affordable and reliable shipping rates and SLAs, as our software automatically optimizes for the best service across multiple carriers.
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Boost revenue
Align brand savings with 3PL margins, as iDrive rates leave plenty of room for markups while still being the most affordable shipping option.
Client Success Stories
Client B: Leveraged customer concentration reports to reallocate inventory and cut time-in-transit by 25%.How it Works
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Analyze historical shipping data
iDrive Logistics will analyze your shipping data to determine what the optimal carrier mix should be that achieves the lowest possible rates across all the service levels your customers require.
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Implement the iDrive parcel TMS
iDrives TMS integrates with many popular warehouse management systems such as Extensiv, Logiwa, Infoplus and others. Once installed you have access to competitive rates and tools to help sell and manage client margins.
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Win new customers with lower rates
With competitive rates and tools to help you sell, you can now compete effectively with any 3PL in the US. Use iDrive experience and expertise to constantly monitor and optimize your customers shipping experience.
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Simple billing and invoicing
iDrive's proprietary billing system ensures your bill and client invoices are completely reconciled to carrier invoices. We provide you with fully transparent and accurate shipping detail each week.
Once you are up and running, your warehouses can print iDrive labels and ship with our rates just like if you were working directly with any of the carriers we offer.
iDrive Transportation Management System (TMS)
Get access to the iDrive Transportation Management System and robust features to help your logistics run smoothly — completely FREE for iDrive customers.
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Real-time Tracking Updates: Increase shipment visibility and reduce customer inquiries through real-time tracking and automated updates.
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Rate Shopping Automations: Optimize carrier selection and eliminate manual effort with automated rate shopping decisions.
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Streamlined Batch Shipment Processing: Process high volumes of shipments efficiently using batch processing.
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Accurate Billing from Carrier Invoices: Bill customers based on actual carrier charges, not WMS estimates, for precise, auditable invoicing.
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API integrations: Extensiv, Logiwa, Deposco, and many others.
Client Success Stories
Client C: Client was able to increase overall gross margin to 20% based on iDrive transportation optimization.Start working with iDrive
Contact us today to get access to competitive rates across diverse carriers.