What to Expect in the Shipping Industry: September 2024

Posted by Eric Metso on Aug 26, 2024 9:00:00 AM

September is a transitional time: School starts, regular season baseball ends, iced coffees give way to pumpkin spice lattes, and Labor Day marks the unofficial beginning of fall. 

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How Do Freight Rates Affect Service Failures?

Posted by Reid Eggen on Jul 15, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Does it seem like your freight shipments are failing more lately? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things. 

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What Is the Right of First Refusal in Transportation?

Posted by Crystal Lahr on Jun 24, 2024 9:00:00 AM

As a freight shipper, you’re always running into transportation-industry-specific terms, jargon, and abbreviations. Even if you’ve been in the industry for decades, the constant barrage of lingo can be..

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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..

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Having Multiple Carriers in an Area: Pros, Cons & How to Choose

Posted by Justin Werner on Mar 6, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Everyone likes convenience. Americans like it so much we named a whole genre of stores after it!

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The Trucking Industry in November 2024: What You Should Know

Posted by Aaron Winter on Oct 18, 2023 9:23:00 AM

November represents a period of transition between fall and winter, but also between regular ol’ business-as-usual and the holiday season. 

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How Does a Trucking Company Determine Your Shipment’s Route?

Posted by Stacey Thielen on Apr 5, 2023 10:00:00 AM

It’s your job to understand the intricate details of the trucking marketplace: its cycles and the factors influencing freight rates. This knowledge helps you adjust your logistics strategy, better collaborate..

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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..

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The Pros and Cons of Shipping Freight Using a Large Trucking Company

Posted by Justin Werner on Feb 13, 2023 10:00:00 AM

When it comes to choosing your transportation provider, there’s certainly no shortage of options. Sure, depending on your location(s), commodity type(s), company goals and the time of year, your pool of viable..

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[Video] How Do Carriers Become More Green?

Posted by Josh Rivers on Oct 13, 2022 10:00:00 AM

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