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Logistics Staffing for Maryland & Delaware Operations

Between the Port of Wilmington, I-95, I-295 and the rail and trucking networks that connect them, logistics operations across New Castle, Harford and Cecil counties depend on labor that can flex with freight volume. Nexus supplies the workforce behind the dock doors.

Request Logistics Workers

The Problem We Solve

Logistics staffing needs often cross into warehouse and driving roles on the same shift. Nexus treats logistics staffing as its own request type so you get workers matched to freight-handling and dock work specifically, not a generic warehouse placement.

Positions We Supply

Freight handlers
Dock workers and loaders
Distribution and fulfillment associates
Inventory and cycle-count support
Route and delivery support staff

Staffing Models

Temporary
Temp-to-hire
Seasonal/peak coverage

(443) 421-9299 tlink@nexuslaborgroup.com

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

145 Rolling Ave.
North East, MD 21901

How Logistics Staffing Works

Requesting logistics staff starts with telling us whether the work is freight handling, dock loading and unloading, distribution and fulfillment support, or inventory and cycle-count work, since logistics requests often sit at the intersection of warehouse and driving roles on the same shift. We ask about dock schedules, appointment windows, and any equipment involved (pallet jacks, dock plates, or scanning systems) so workers are matched to the actual flow of freight through your operation rather than placed into a generic warehouse role. Freight volume along the I-95 corridor and through the Port of Wilmington doesn't move on a fixed schedule, so staffing models include temporary coverage for a specific shift or surge, temp-to-hire when you want to evaluate a worker before a permanent offer, and seasonal or peak coverage tied to volume swings. If your need actually overlaps with warehouse or driving roles, tell us and we'll route the request to whichever staffing category fits the work best, or combine coverage across categories if that's what the operation requires. Your recruiter gives you a direct answer on what's realistic once they understand the freight flow and schedule you're staffing against.

For Job Seekers

Applying for logistics work through Nexus means a recruiter reviews your experience with freight handling, dock work, loading and unloading, or distribution and fulfillment support, along with any equipment you've used like pallet jacks or scanning systems. Logistics shifts can run on irregular schedules tied to freight arrival rather than a fixed daytime block, so your availability for early mornings, evenings, or weekend dock schedules affects what a recruiter can place you into. Some assignments are temporary, covering a specific shift or a seasonal freight surge, while others are temp-to-hire with a path to a permanent dock or distribution role. Because logistics work often overlaps with warehouse and driving roles on the same shift, a recruiter will ask enough about the actual job to place you correctly rather than into a generic warehouse opening that doesn't match what you'd be doing day to day. Once you're placed, your recruiter remains the person to contact about that specific assignment, whether questions come up about the schedule, the site, or the scope of the work.

Geographic Coverage

Logistics Staffing is available to employers throughout our service area.

Maryland

Logistics Staffing FAQ

How is logistics staffing different from warehouse staffing?

There's overlap, but logistics requests are typically about freight movement (dock work, loading/unloading, and distribution flow) while warehouse requests are more often about picking, packing, and inventory inside a facility. Tell us what the shift actually involves and we'll staff accordingly.

Do you support 3PL and freight brokerage operations?

Yes, we work with distribution and logistics operations of varying sizes across our service area. Contact us to discuss your specific operation.

Do you match workers to specific dock equipment experience?

Yes. Tell us what equipment the role requires, whether that's pallet jacks, dock plates, or a scanning system, and we match against workers with that specific background.

Can logistics staffing cover irregular schedules like nights or weekends?

Yes. Freight doesn't move on a fixed schedule, so night, weekend, and early-morning dock coverage are common requests. Tell us your schedule and we'll tell you what's realistic to staff.