Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for LTL Logistics Solutions
Founded in 2001, Southern Logistics Group (SLG) is a national freight Less-than-Truckload (LTL) technology and cost reduction consortium that empowers businesses through innovative logistics solutions. Our proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS), S.L.I.M.S., provides clients with complete control over LTL operations while leveraging our consortium's collective purchasing power to secure competitive pricing. We prioritize integrity, honesty, and respect in all interactions, ensuring trust with clients and communities.Our team of highly qualified professionals delivers unparalleled service, supported by advanced technologies that optimize freight efficiency and reduce costs. We are committed to ethical operations, continuous improvement, and developing proprietary tools that give our clients a competitive edge in logistics management.
Services
LTL Freight Management
Transportation Management System
EDI Services
API Integration
Freight Invoice Auditing
Carrier Negotiation
Shipment Tracking
BOL Automation
Dimensional Pricing
Custom Logistics Reports
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer a free proprietary TMS with automated BOL creation and carrier rate comparison.
- Our consortium model reduces LTL freight costs through collective purchasing power.
- We provide no-fee freight invoice auditing and claims processing.
- Our system integrates seamlessly with SAP, Oracle, and other ERP platforms.
- We retain total client control over LTL operations with no binding contracts.
Services
LTL Freight Management
Our LTL freight management service optimizes shipping operations through a proprietary TMS, reducing costs via consortium pricing and automated carrier selection. Clients gain real-time visibility into shipments, density-based pricing, and exception tracking while maintaining full operational control. The system integrates with ERP platforms for seamless logistics management.
Transportation Management System
S.L.I.M.S., our free proprietary TMS, automates BOL creation, carrier rate comparison, and freight auditing. It supports SAP/Oracle integration, real-time tracking, and customizable reporting. Designed for scalability, it eliminates reclassification fees and provides AI-rated functionality comparable to enterprise systems without subscription costs.
EDI Services
Our ANSI X12-compliant EDI services streamline logistics workflows by automating load tenders, freight invoices, and shipment status updates. This reduces manual entry errors, accelerates billing, and ensures real-time communication between shippers, carriers, and consignees for high-volume transaction environments.
API Integration
Real-time APIs enable direct integration of rate shopping, shipment booking, and tracking into client systems. Features include electronic BOL generation, freight audit data retrieval, and automated carrier notifications. Unlike batch EDI, our APIs support dynamic, instant data exchange for modern logistics platforms.
Freight Invoice Auditing
We provide automated freight invoice auditing to identify discrepancies, ensuring charges align with agreed rates. This service includes corrections, claims processing, and cost validation against quoted rates, preventing overpayments and improving financial accuracy for LTL and truckload shipments.
People
Jim Eskridge
President
Jim Eskridge leads Southern Logistics Group with over two decades of logistics industry experience, focusing on technology-driven freight optimization and consortium-based cost reduction strategies.
Bruce Roberts
Vice President
Bruce Roberts oversees strategic operations at SLG, leveraging extensive expertise in transportation management systems and carrier network optimization to enhance client logistics efficiency.
Gloria Eskridge
VP of Finance & Human Resources
Gloria Eskridge manages financial operations and workforce development at SLG, ensuring fiscal responsibility while fostering a diverse, skilled team dedicated to client service excellence.
Dale Boudreaux
Executive Director of Operations & Negotiations
Dale Boudreaux directs daily operations and carrier negotiations at SLG, utilizing deep industry knowledge to secure competitive rates and implement efficient logistics processes.
Steve Burton
Director of Information Technology
Steve Burton leads SLG's technology initiatives, maintaining and advancing the S.L.I.M.S. TMS platform to ensure cutting-edge, scalable solutions for client logistics challenges.
Questions
What is Southern Logistics Group's TMS?
S.L.I.M.S. is our proprietary Transportation Management System that automates LTL logistics, including rate comparison, BOL creation, and freight auditing at no cost to clients.
How does SLG reduce LTL shipping costs?
We leverage consortium purchasing power and technology to optimize freight routes, negotiate carrier rates, and eliminate reclassification fees through precise dimensional pricing.
Do I need long-term contracts with SLG?
No, we offer flexible partnerships without binding long-term obligations, allowing clients to utilize our services on their terms.
Can SLG integrate with my existing systems?
Yes, our TMS integrates with SAP, Oracle, WMS, and other ERP platforms for seamless logistics management within your current infrastructure.
What EDI services does SLG support?
We support EDI 204, 210, 214, 990, and 997 transactions to automate load tenders, invoicing, and shipment tracking for error-free logistics communication.
How does SLG handle freight invoice discrepancies?
Our system automatically audits invoices, identifies overcharges, and processes corrections or disputes at no additional cost to clients.
