🚚 What Is a 3PL?
A Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider handles the physical execution of supply chain services. That includes:
- Transportation and final-mile delivery
- Warehousing and inventory control
- White-glove installation and removal
- Real-time tracking and electronic PODs
- Reverse logistics (e.g., lease returns)
At FMD, this is our wheelhouse. We’ve been doing this since 2001 — delivering, installing, and removing office technology across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with unmatched care and consistency.
We don’t just deliver freight. We deliver precision, professionalism, and peace of mind.
🧩 What Is a 4PL?
A Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) provider acts as a strategic integrator — managing the entire supply chain across multiple vendors, carriers, and platforms. They don’t own trucks or warehouses — they orchestrate everything from a bird’s-eye view.
4PL services typically include:
- Supply chain design & consulting
- Technology integration
- Carrier/vendor management
- Inventory visibility across multiple systems
- Single point of contact for complex, multi-region operations
🔄 FMD Blends Both Worlds
Most carriers operate in a box: they either handle freight and nothing else, or they manage spreadsheets without ever touching a pallet. FMD breaks that mold.
We operate as a hands-on 3PL — with:
- Our own fleet of 30+ liftgate-equipped, air-ride trucks
- Terminals in NJ and MD strategically placed to cover NY to VA
- In-house technicians, delivery specialists, and warehouse staff
- A custom-built WMS and “Track Your Truck” system for real-time visibility
But we also serve enterprise clients in a 4PL-like role — coordinating lease returns, consolidating freight from multiple locations, integrating with OEM portals, and providing reporting and dispatch communication from end to end.
Whether you need someone to show up and get it done, or someone to manage it all behind the scenes, FMD has the infrastructure and experience to deliver.
Why This Matters
Most carriers can only do what’s in their immediate control. We built FMD to do more:
- ✅ Full lifecycle service — from pickup to plug-and-play to return
- ✅ Real-time visibility — not just tracking numbers, but truck locations, ePODs, and more
- ✅ Scalable support — whether you need 1 delivery or 100, we’re equipped to flex with your volume
- ✅ Strategic partnership — helping customers reduce lease penalties, manage storage, and navigate surge seasons
Looking Ahead
As the logistics world continues to evolve, clients want partners — not just providers. At FMD, we’re more than just a carrier. We’re an extension of your brand, your promise, and your reputation.
Whether you need white-glove 3PL service, or a 4PL-style strategic partner to streamline your copier deployments and lease returns, we’re ready to deliver.
