Evaluate transit times to your key ZIP codes, carrier contracts (parcel, LTL, TL), zone outbound distribution and SLA adherence. Confirm WMS/API integration, slotting and pick/pack throughput, inventory accuracy metrics, and value‑added services (kitting, returns). Compare landed cost scenarios with different carrier mixes and warehouse locations.

B2B distributors should expect truck‑oriented infrastructure: full dock access, secure trailer yards, TL and LTL consolidation services and nearby intermodal or rail terminals within the Central Texas corridor. Assess the 3PL's carrier pools, cross‑dock capabilities and scheduling for multi‑stop or dedicated TL lanes.

Key services include robust WMS with API connectivity, real‑time inventory visibility, batch and single‑unit pick/pack, returns processing, kitting/assembly, and temperature‑controlled options if needed. Look for omnichannel order routing, carrier rate shopping and proven integrations with major eCommerce platforms and ERPs.

Lower warehouse rents and competitive labor rates in Killeen reduce fixed operating cost per pallet and can improve margin for inventory‑heavy operations. However, evaluate tradeoffs in transit distances to major customers and seasonal labor availability. Scalable pricing models (variable labor, slotting optimization, flexible storage tiers) support growth while controlling cost.