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How Freight Rates and Capacity Changes Impact Your Shipping Costs

It is important to understand how changes in freight rates and capacity impact shipping costs. This understanding is crucial for maintaining competition in the constantly evolving shipping industry. It is crucial to stay updated on the trucking market. For instance, keeping track of market studies, freight rate changes, and preparing

Freight Shipping 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

In the rapid pace of today’s global economy, big and small businesses lean heavily on efficient transportation to deliver their cargo across vast distances, safely and on time. Whether you’re a newcomer just stepping into the world of freight shipping or a seasoned veteran, this all-encompassing guide is your trusted

Understand What Freight Insurance Covers to Protect Your Shipments.

Every time you ship something domestically in the United States, you are gambling with the potential of damage or loss. How confident are you in your knowledge of your carrier’s freight insurance policy and how much coverage you truly have? If you ship goods domestically, you need to understand the

RFP Mistakes

Submitting a request for proposal (RFP) is an important part of finding the right transportation partner.   However, making mistakes when drafting your RFP can cost you time and money.   In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the most common RFP mistakes and how to avoid them.   What is an

Freight on Board: How to Use It in Shipping Terms of Sale

FOB in shipping determines who pays for shipping and takes responsibility for the freight at a specific time. Short for “free on board,” FOB terms of sale can impact inventory, shipping and other costs. Keep reading to learn more about FOB agreements and modifiers and how they impact buyers and

How to Choose the Right LTL Carrier for Your Business

There are a lot of LTL carriers out there, but how do you choose the right one for your business? A handful control most of the LTL market, such as FedEx Freight, Old Dominion and Yellow, who have years of experience and a proven track record of delivering quality service.

Trouble Is Coming: The Fallout of an Over-Saturated Freight Market

Trouble Is coming. The world is now starting to feel the importance of supply chain management. For months the world has been struggling with issues with the supply chain and now the fallout is coming. The transportation industry saw a boom of freight, and carriers responded by increasing their operations. We’ve seen this before. In 2017 to 2018

Pallets 101: Everything You Need To Know About Pallets

Pallets are a simple and cost-effective way to move goods from one place to another. They are used in many different industries, including manufacturing, retail, warehousing, wholesale distribution and more. A pallet can be thought of as a “platform for handling” that offers an efficient means of moving products around

How to Manage Accessorials

The hidden costs of LTL shipping can sneak up on you when you least expect it but there are some steps you can do to anticipate, avoid, and manage them. What is an accessorial? An accessorial is an extra charge because of additional time or effort was needed to make

How to Choose a Cold Chain Provider

With more diverse products being manufactured and shipped each day, carriers are transporting them across the globe at an increasing rate. Cold chain, also referred to as “temperature-controlled” transportation adds even another layer of complexity to the always evolving cold chain market full of disruptions and changing consumer demands. Finding a provider