Getting freight to your consignee’s door quickly, when it counts, can make or break your timelines. Be it a single pallet of machine parts or a truckload of fabricated steel, delivering on your commitments is..
What Is Hot Shot Trucking? Overview, Benefits, Cost, Driver Requirements
Posted by Mike Rudnick on Jul 16, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Ever been called a hot shot? Outside of the trucking industry, a hot shot is someone who’s flashy, successful or larger than life.
In the trucking industry, a hot shot is actually smaller than usual...
What is "Zone-Skipping" In Freight Shipping?
Posted by Richard Phillips on May 24, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Shipping large quantities of freight to a wide array of receivers can be a complex task. But understanding the best way to do this, what options are on the table and which services fit your supply chain..
How Much Are Common Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Accessorial Charges?
Posted by Josh Gewecke on May 17, 2021 10:00:00 AM
The last itemized list you got from your less-than-truckload transportation provider probably had several surcharges that were included in your final rate. Like many industries, the trucking world is ripe with..
What is a Bill of Lading (BOL) In Freight Shipping?
Posted by Terry Weiland on May 12, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Whether you’re new to shipping freight and have heard the term “bill of lading” thrown around in reference to your shipments, or a seasoned logistics veteran the BOL is important to understand.
You know..
Why Is My Freight Shipment Taking So Long? [LTL, PTL & FTL comparison]
Posted by Janelle Kunkel on May 10, 2021 9:57:00 AM
If you’ve recently used less-than-truckload or partial-truckload transportation services for your freight, you’re probably wondering why the transit timing for these shipments is so hard to predict, especially..
Dry Van vs. Reefer Trailers: Which is Best for Your Freight?
Posted by Blake Ryan on Apr 26, 2021 10:00:00 AM
When moving freight across the country, the volume of equipment types available can seem endless. What each is used for and which is best for my commodity are common queries asked by shippers far and..
How Does Distance Impact Freight Delivery Timing?
Posted by Jake Eisenwinter on Apr 7, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Of course the distance your freight needs to travel impacts the time it takes to get there. Based on land distance alone it takes longer to get from NY to Cal than from NY to N.J. But there’s more to it than..
The 11 Most Common Trailer Types Used in The Trucking Industry in 2024
Posted by Aaron Winter on Mar 26, 2021 10:00:00 AM
With so many different trailers on the roads today, it can be difficult to discern what each is used for and which is best for your freight.