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..
Accessorial Charges 101: Defining Trucking Industry Surcharges
Posted by Mike Zarns on Mar 5, 2021 9:30:00 AM
If you've ever received an itemized quote from your transportation provider, you've probably come across a few surcharges you've never heard of. Like any trade, there are a lot of industry-specific terms..
Freight Broker vs. Asset Carrier: What Logistics Provider is Right for You?
Posted by Jerry Ramirez on Feb 25, 2021 8:10:08 AM
This always seems to be a topic of discussion in our industry with no clear-cut solution. You may be left wondering, “Should I use a freight broker or asset carrier?” Whether you ship high volumes of..
Why Do Trucking Rates Change? [And How to Avoid Paying More]
Posted by Dean Pasek on Feb 15, 2021 9:12:28 AM
As a transportation provider, one of the most common questions we get from our customers and prospects is why do trucking rates change? You’ve probably wondered the same thing yourself a time or two. In this..
What Does Same-Day Shipping Cost?
Posted by Brandon Voigt on Jan 29, 2021 8:37:51 AM
Much like getting your last-minute Christmas gifts delivered using overnight shipping, having your carrier move your freight the same day you request a quote comes at a premium. We’ll break down what goes into..
How Does Freight Seasonality Impact Shipping Costs?
Posted by Crystal Lahr on Jan 18, 2021 9:05:34 AM
Whether or not you, as a shipper, move goods that have changing demand depending on the season, you are affected by those that do. Before getting into the why, let’s define seasonality and talk through a few..
How to Forecast Your Transportation Costs Going into 2021
Posted by Paul Pfeiffer on Dec 18, 2020 2:59:59 PM
This time of the year, many of us are trying to plan ahead to next year. For shippers, that means figuring out your transportation expenses — which will be even more challenging than usual this year. Please..
Why Do Line-Haul Rates Vary and How Can You Get More Cost Control?
Posted by Eric Metso on Nov 9, 2020 2:17:34 PM
Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what your freight prices are going to be to ship from point A to point B, every time? If only it were that simple. Let’s break down why the answer to “how much will this..
7 Signs To Know if You’re Hiring a Stable Transportation Provider
Posted by Jason Netland on Jul 30, 2020 2:22:47 PM
The freight market can fluctuate almost as much as the weather in the Midwest (for those of you not from the Midwest, that means it can fluctuate a lot). And right now, we’re in the middle of one of the..