Trailer-interchange agreements are another special piece of the transportation world. And, if you’ve ever wondered exactly what they do, when they should be used and how they relate to the shipping..
4 Factors That Raise Your Freight Rates (and how to avoid paying more)
Posted by Dean Pasek on Jul 28, 2021 10:36:23 AM
Without understanding the price you’re paying for your freight, maintaining a budget can quickly get out of hand. Freight rates and the factors that dictate them are constantly fluctuating. This can leave..
Hospitality Logistics: 4 Keys to Success
Posted by Christopher Matuska on Jul 26, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Moving freight in the hospitality industry can be a complex process, especially when deadlines are tight and timelines are dynamic. Without a competent transportation partner, companies like yours can struggle..
How is Milk-Run Logistics Used to Ship Freight?
Posted by Mike Zarns on May 26, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Supply chains can be complex. Some organizations have shipments coming and going at all hours and, often, this can make managing budgets and maintaining timelines difficult.
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..
The Advantages of Using Drop Trailers for Freight Shipping
Posted by Tyler Gregory on Apr 28, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Let’s face it, transportation is unpredictable. Deadlines get missed, budgets get overextended and partnerships are put to the test. You're falling behind on your loading times and you’re looking for a..
Why Do Freight Brokers Fall Through? (and how to hold them accountable)
Posted by Joe Graham on Apr 19, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Whenever your broker falls through and jeopardizes the smooth success of your supply chain, you wonder: What happened? And most importantly, how can I make sure this doesn’t happen again?
What Are Spot Market Quotes and How Does a Freight Brokerage Use Them?
Posted by Christopher Matuska on Apr 5, 2021 10:00:00 AM
You’ve been given a spot quote for your freight and you’re not sure how it was calculated or whether a spot quote is best for your business. Since the spot market is such a huge part of the trucking..
What is Digital Freight Matching? [Definition + Common Problems]
Posted by Troy Heyne on Mar 23, 2021 10:30:00 AM
Finding trucks to pull your freight in the current market is continuing to prove difficult. That’s forcing you to get more creative in the way you find capacity for a reasonable price.
How Does Trailer Type Impact Freight Shipping Costs?
Posted by Scott Kunkel on Mar 11, 2021 1:57:11 PM
If you ship equipment that requires specialized trailers, it can be hard to remember which trailer type makes the most sense for you from both a cost and safety standpoint. After all, the equipment you’re..