For high-volume shippers constantly moving critical freight, juggling multiple active transportation providers at once can be as stressful as it is inefficient.
Derik Gertken
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How Does an Election Year Impact the Freight Market?
Posted by Derik Gertken on Aug 28, 2024 9:00:00 AM
It’s been all but impossible to ignore the fact that 2024 is an election year in the United States. As the race heats up and dominates the news cycles, shippers across the country are watching closely to see..
What is an Asset Carrier with Brokerage Authority?
Posted by Derik Gertken on Mar 13, 2024 10:00:00 AM
You have some gaps to fill in your carrier network, but only want to onboard the right fit. Who ya gonna call?
With so many options to choose from, it’s understandable to wonder which type of provider is best..
Freight Shipping To and From Dallas, TX: A Closer Look
Posted by Derik Gertken on Feb 21, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Dallas. Home of the Cowboys, the Mavericks, the Rangers, and 6.5 million people. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is one of the largest in Texas, not to mention the entire U.S.
Freight Shipping To and From San Antonio, TX: A Closer Look
Posted by Derik Gertken on Feb 19, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Remember the Alamo? The rallying call for Texan freedom looms large in the history of the state and the wider nation.
Freight Shipping To and From Houston, Texas: A Closer Look
Posted by Derik Gertken on Feb 16, 2024 10:09:27 AM
If it’s true that everything’s bigger in Texas, that’s certainly true of Houston. It’s the nation’s fourth-largest city in terms of population. Geographically, it spans 655 miles. And it’s considered..
The Pros and Cons of Shipping Freight Using a Small Trucking Company
Posted by Derik Gertken on Mar 20, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Your freight making it to its destination on time hinges on decisions you made well before it ever loaded. Prime among these decisions is which transportation provider(s) you trust to handle your freight..
The Trucking Industry in April 2024: What you should know
Posted by Derik Gertken on Mar 13, 2023 8:44:03 AM
Did you know the Big Bang happened in April?
April fools. . . 😏
As the fourth month of the year, April has an important role to play. Lots of pretty birds return to northern States, Shakespeare..
Why Do Contract Freight Rates Change? (2 Reasons Your Rate May Need Adjustment)
Posted by Derik Gertken on Mar 1, 2023 10:00:00 AM
You have a lot on your mind every time a shipment needs to pick up. Mainly, you’re concerned with getting products where they need to go on time and damage free. Maintaining your transportation budget — and..
How to Get Started Managing a Transportation Supply Chain: 8 Priorities
Posted by Derik Gertken on Nov 30, 2022 10:00:00 AM
There are few roles in an organization more important than supply chain/logistics management. The flow of freight to and from its location(s) is a foundational piece of every business — accounting for a large..