Freight Measurements Matter: Dimensions and Piece Count in Freight Shipping
Posted by Nick Bridenstine on Oct 30, 2023 10:09:37 AM
In some senses, the trucking industry is an information industry. Not an information technology industry (although trucking companies rely on world-class technology). Not a research industry. An industry that..
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.
How to Successfully Ship Critical Freight
Posted by Dustin Taylor on Oct 3, 2023 7:44:00 AM
Your most important shipments — high-value goods, tight deadlines or sensitive cargo — need special care and attention from your shipping provider.
How to Avoid Jobsite Pick-Up and Delivery Problems
Posted by Michael Schooler on Sep 29, 2023 8:15:00 AM
Active construction jobsites are dynamic and busy places. With tight timelines and budgets, it’s vital that everything goes well…and often, they don’t. Multiple trades, weather, budget changes, supply..
Legal Freight Height East and West of the Mississippi River
Posted by Matthew Farb on Sep 25, 2023 7:54:00 AM
Every shipment takes planning and coordination to get from A to B. Shipping open-deck freight is uniquely challenging — especially when load dimensions edge into the oversized realm.
The Trucking Industry in October 2024: What You Should Know
Posted by Scott Cromer on Sep 20, 2023 8:49:00 AM
October brings the World Series, Halloween, and the start of the fourth quarter. And while it would be easy to write October off as the last month before the busy holiday season, experienced shippers know that..
How to Evaluate a Transportation Provider
Posted by Tristan Lewellyn on Sep 18, 2023 8:12:00 AM
Before you load your valuable assets onto a truck, it’s important to know who is behind that truck. Who is the broker or carrier? What are their values? What experience and qualifications do they have with..
3 Common Freight Shipping Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Posted by John Sewell on Sep 6, 2023 11:08:00 AM
Freight shipping is a complex operation with a lot of variables. Basically, you are trusting some of your valuable assets to a carrier to load, transport and unload them at your final destination.
How to Ship a Forklift: The Options and Challenges
Posted by Aaron Cantin on Aug 30, 2023 9:52:00 AM
Forklifts are incredibly useful tools in warehouses, on construction sites and in manufacturing plants. While they are great at lifting and moving heavy items, they are too slow to drive down the road.