Logistics has a language all its own, and it shows up everywhere from quotes and carrier calls to invoices and scorecards.
In this episode of Logistics Unplugged, host Brian Blalock is joined by Holt Parsons and Jon Shoen for a fast paced, approachable conversation focused on logistics lingo. Together, they break down the terms, acronyms, and shorthand that shape day to day shipping and explain why they matter once freight is moving.
From understanding roles like 3PLs and 4PLs to unpacking LTL, truckload, and common industry slang, the discussion keeps things practical and easy to follow. The episode wraps with a rapid fire acronym round that puts familiar terms to the test and clears up what they actually mean in real world operations.
If logistics language has ever left you guessing, this episode helps translate it.
