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How Port Closures Impact Domestic & International Shipping

In our decades of service to shippers like you,  we've seen how the transportation industry has successfully navigated uncertainty and ...

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Shrink Wrap vs. Tarps: Which Is Better For Your Freight?

There’s a lot at stake every time your cargo leaves its origin. With money on the line and your reputation in the balance, you need to ensure your ...

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Police Escorts 101: What to Know About Patrol Requirements for Freight

Shippers must be aware that over-dimensional loads may need a police escort at one or more points in their journey. If your shipment ...

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What Is a Moving Floor Trailer?

The transportation industry is always changing and evolving, developing new ways to make it easier to send and receive freight. Among the ...

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What Is a Blind Shipment? The Top 7 Blind Shipping Questions, Answered

We’ve seen and heard it all when it comes to blind shipping. We’ve become so familiar with the most common questions about blind shipping, it ...

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What is an Asset Carrier with Brokerage Authority?

With so many options to choose from, it’s understandable to wonder which type of provider is best for your company’s supply chain. Choosing the ...

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The Trucking Industry in April 2024: What you should know

April is a great month for freight movement. Refrigerated transport picks back up, open-deck shipments move with increased frequency in all portions ...

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How Can I Track My Freight? Load Tracking 101 for Shippers

Just as consumers expect detailed parcel tracking information, shippers expect high-quality freight tracking, too. 

Since Anderson ...

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Headhaul vs. Backhaul: Definitions & Their Effect on Shipping Costs

To the uninitiated, “headhaul vs. backhaul” may sound more like a football play than anything to do with transportation. 

But these ...

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Having Multiple Carriers in an Area: Pros, Cons & How to Choose

Everyone likes convenience. Americans like it so much we named a whole genre of stores after it! For shippers, working with a single ...

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Dry Van vs. Flatbed Shipping: Which is More Expensive & Why?

Chocolate vs. vanilla. The Rock vs. Stone Cold. Dry van vs. flatbed shipping. Life is full of tough calls! Among the toughest for shippers? ...

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