January is a month of new beginnings. As we flip open our shiny new 2025 calendars, it’s time to think about how this first month of the year will shape up for you and your business.
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.
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.
Freight Rate Spot Quotes: How to Get One, How to Compare Them and Negotiation Tips
Posted by Tucker Sexton on Sep 8, 2023 7:56:00 AM
The first step in arranging a shipment is to reach out to a carrier or broker and receive a rate. With just that information, you can decide which provider is best for you based on the competing interests of..
What is a Layover Fee in Trucking?
Posted by Michael Blumhoefer on Jan 25, 2023 10:00:00 AM
There are a vast array of surcharges in the trucking industry. Commonly referred to as “accessorial” charges, these fees are meant to compensate trucking companies for any extra work they do — or inconvenience..
5 Common Ways to Tender Freight: A Head-to-Head Comparison
Posted by James Gieske on Jan 16, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Negotiating is a huge part of any logistics professional’s job. Though this takes many forms, you probably negotiate most when tendering shipments to carriers.