JELINEK & WILSON: STATE OF THE COLD CHAIN 3PL MARKET

By Jim Jelinek, President of Warehousing, Roadtex, an Echo Global Logistics Company, and Scott Wilson, Vice President of Operations

The cold chain industry continues to evolve as providers invest in technology, visibility, automation, and operational efficiency to meet growing customer demands. In Food Logistics’ latest State of Cold Chain 3PL Market feature, industry leaders share how innovation is helping organizations improve supply chain performance, strengthen service levels, and navigate an increasingly complex transportation environment. Jim Jelinek and Scott Wilson contribute their perspectives on the technologies, strategies, and operational improvements shaping the future of cold chain logistics.

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Jim Jelinek is President of Warehousing for Roadtex, an Echo Global Logistics company. Scott Wilson serves as Vice President of Operations, helping lead strategic initiatives focused on delivering innovative, efficient, and customer-focused cold chain solutions nationwide.

JELINEK: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH

By Jim Jelinek, President of Warehousing, Roadtex, an Echo Global Logistics Company

The cold chain industry continues to face rising costs, transportation disruptions, and evolving customer expectations. In Food Logistics’ latest feature on Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers, industry leaders discuss the challenges shaping today’s supply chain landscape and the opportunities driving future growth. Jim Jelinek shares insights on network density, operational efficiency, disruption management, and the importance of real-time intelligence in helping customers navigate an increasingly complex logistics environment. 

👉 Read the full Food Logistics article: “The Good, the Bad and the Opportunity for Growth: Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers.” 

Jim Jelinek is President of Warehousing for Roadtex, an Echo Global Logistics company. He oversees warehousing operations and strategic initiatives focused on delivering efficient, technology-driven supply chain solutions for customers nationwide.

Full Truckload, Engineered: When Dedicated FTL Beats LTL, Spot, And Everything In Between

This article explains how engineered dedicated full truckload can outperform LTL and spot freight when volumes, lanes, and service requirements align. It covers FTL fundamentals, when dedicated capacity wins on OTIF, cost per case, and claims, how telematics and exception management reduce variability, and a practical scoring framework to decide if your lanes are ready for a dedicated truckload solution.

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