Priority Logistic Services was established in 1996 to provide quality logistical services to the advertising industry. The privately held company was founded by Tim Bartels who believed the advertising industry was lacking in transportation management. Incorporating over 15 years of transportation experience with a strong commitment to service, he has firmly incorporated a company that is a leader in the advertising logistics industry.

Priority Logistic Services strives to provide the best service available and has been awarded for doing so,

• 1998's Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 100
• 1999 Music City's Future 50
• member NFIB
• member DMA
• licensed with the Federal Highway Administration
• licensed with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association

What we Do

Priority Logistic Services is a total logistic management company, specializing in the management and distribution of third and fourth class mail, along with newspaper inserts. We also move paper between print sites in order to expedite the printing and distribution of advertising materials.

Our routing services allow freight to be properly planned and moved at the most affordable costs. We not only negotiate freight rates at the most competitive prices, but we also provide a variety of logistical services too, including:

• Freight Quotes
• Routing Services
• Strategic Print Planning
• Freight Audits
• Warehousing
• Freight Consolidation

Strategic Planning is what we do best. How do we meet deadlines that seem next to impossible? Ask us!!!

Tools We Use

Priority Logistic Services has the ability to successfully manage the transportation of ads because of the team of experienced professionals that share in the commitment of servicing our clients. We are available at any time of the day for any service required.

Our custom built, state-of-the-art computer software program enables us to track freight on a real-time basis, providing constant monitoring of the progress of deliveries. It also allows us to provide vendors, shippers, and clients with timely and thorough custom reports, maximizing communication.

Our carrier database is increased daily; currently over 10,000 freight companies. This enables our dispatchers to establish relationships nationwide, making it easier and more cost efficient to manage transportation.

Sample Reports

Quote By Load
This custom report is a cost breakdown by load. This report also breaks the load down into number of stops, total number of miles for the load, total weight, and number of skids.

Shipping Manifest
This custom report is a load plan for the shipper. It breaks each job down into loads, complete with delivery deadlines and total load weight. This allows the shipper to prepare the loads for pick up.

Distribution Detail
This custom report is a breakdown for each load showing where the advertising materials are going, including addresses and phone numbers, and the quantity of ads and skids are going to each facility.