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Redefining 3PL Staffing: Why Rapid-Response Travel Teams Are a Fast Solution

Written by Admin | Jun 30, 2025 12:12:32 PM

In a fast-paced industry like third-party logistics (3PL), insufficient staffing can often be the holdup that slows down operations. Seasonal or peak volume spikes, new facility launches, work stoppages, WMS conversions, turnover or absenteeism; these challenges don’t wait for traditional hiring cycles. Instead, they require quick, agile, and experienced supply chain workforce solutions. That’s why more logistics operations are turning to on-demand travel teams.

At Eclipse Advantage, our Rapid-Response Travel Teams deliver highly trained, high-performance warehouse expertise to your warehouse or distribution center anywhere in North America. With this service, you can maintain efficiency with reliable backup support exactly when and where you need it.

Meeting Urgency with Mobility

When speed is required, you need results fast. Recruiting, onboarding, and training new employees takes time that warehouses and distribution centers don’t always have. Rapid-response travel teams offer a ready-made solution. These are experienced professionals who can be deployed rapidly to any location, arriving on-site ready to work from day one, accelerating workforce planning in logistics.

Our core roles include:

  • Unloading
  • Putaway / Replenishment Fork Drivers
  • Order Selection (including voice-pick systems)
  • Inbound Checkers / Inventory Control
  • Yard Hostlers
  • Product & Asset Recovery / Pallet Sortation
  • Sanitation
  • Administrative and Office Support

Whether your operation runs day shifts, night shifts, weekends, or rotating schedules, our teams offer a plug-and-play labor solution that keeps operations on track and supports logistics workforce optimization.

A Holistic Approach to 3PL Workforce Support

We take a dynamic approach to delivering unmatched service to our partners. Every facility we serve benefits from a comprehensive service plan that’s focused on frontline execution and led by self-managed leadership teams.

Our portfolio extends beyond unloading and selection. We offer gate-to-gate logistics, warehouse value-add services, financial and information management, and scalable technologies to meet diverse and evolving needs.

Let’s take a deeper dive into what sets Eclipse Advantage apart:

Operational Excellence

• Safety-first focus

• Employee recognition programs

• Wellness initiatives

• Succession planning for long-term workforce sustainability

• Ongoing employee engagement and satisfaction surveys

• Flex/Travel Team opportunities to support operational agility

• Performance metrics tracked through real-time dashboards and scorecards


Self-Managed Teams

• Regional Directors with an average 10-year tenure

• On-site operations managers with an average 6-year tenure

• Dedicated safety leaders at every site

• Company-wide employee tenure average of 3 years

• Customer service representatives, dock managers, and HR generalists embedded at each facility

This structure allows us to respond faster, lead more effectively, and consistently deliver value beyond the invoice through strategic warehouse labor optimization.

Expertise Without the Ramp-Up

One of the key advantages of Eclipse Advantage’s Rapid-Response Travel Teams is their deep experience. These teams are familiar with warehouse management systems, inventory workflows, safety protocols, and the unique demands of high-volume fulfillment environments, because we’ve trained them to be!

By minimizing training time and maximizing productivity from the moment they arrive, travel teams help bridge the gap between staffing needs and operational excellence, without compromising quality or compliance.

A People-First, Safety-Focused Strategy

At Eclipse Advantage, we build our teams around people, not just productivity numbers. We focus on hiring motivated individuals and incentivizing high performance. Our travel teams are paid competitive wages and rewarded weekly for exceeding productivity benchmarks at 100% and 110% levels. On average, Eclipse Advantage teams consistently operate above 100% productivity throughout the travel period.

Our on-site leads also take a proactive approach to safety, working alongside your leadership to uphold and often exceed your location’s safety protocols. With safety and performance deeply embedded into every team, we ensure your operation stays efficient and compliant.

Real-Time Reporting & Transparent Invoicing

We prioritize transparency and accountability. Site leads report productivity in partnership with your leadership, ensuring you’re always informed. Invoicing is delivered weekly with full backup documentation and is designed to be easy to review. You’ll never be left wondering what you’re paying for, and our service packages are tailored to your budget and location.

A Smarter Path to Permanent Hiring

Eclipse Advantage also offers local recruitment and temp-to-hire programs, giving you access to operations-ready employees without putting pressure on your internal teams. We handle recruiting, screening, and training, delivering fully prepared candidates for your long-term needs—reducing travel costs and supporting a more sustainable workforce strategy.

A Strategic Partner in Workforce Success

We work to become an extension of your operation. This means we’re aligned with your goals, responsive to your challenges, and committed to providing the best value-to-cost proposition in the industry. Whether you’re dealing with seasonal spikes, launching a new DC, or simply need reliable labor fast, Eclipse Advantage delivers certified teams with proven results.

Need fast, flexible 3PL staffing that doesn’t compromise on quality? Let Eclipse Advantage show you how our Rapid-Response Travel Teams can keep your operations running at peak performance. Contact us today to learn more.