What Is a Stevedore and What Do They Do?
Posted by Carl Verdon on Aug 1, 2022 10:00:00 AM
There are a lot of essential players in the international shipping game. In 2018, nearly 31 million U.S. jobs were at least partially supported by international seaports — the primary location of stevedores...
What is a Truck Order Not Used (TONU) Fee?
Posted by Donna Mangas on Jul 27, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Though there is an array of service charges and ancillary fees in the trucking industry, paying for a Truck Order Not Used can be an inconvenience for shippers and carriers alike.
Freight Prepaid vs. Freight Collect: What’s The Difference?
Posted by Mike Zarns on May 23, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Every industry has unique jargon; terminology, sayings and short-hand specific to that space alone. Over time, as individuals become “insiders,” these terms and phrases become second nature — an..
Standby Truck Drivers Explained: What They Cost and Why Shippers Use Them
Posted by Eric Olson on May 16, 2022 10:00:00 AM
As you may or may not be aware, nothing (outside of death and taxes) is truly guaranteed in life. When it comes to managing your transportation supply chain, however, some things get you closer to “guaranteed..
Team Truck Drivers 101: An Overview of What Using a Team Means For Your Freight
Posted by Ben Delong on Apr 18, 2022 10:00:00 AM
If there’s one thing the transportation industry has to offer shippers, like you, it’s options. Depending on the size and type of freight you’re moving, the timelines you’re looking to meet and, perhaps most..