What is an Asset Carrier with Brokerage Authority?

Posted by Derik Gertken on Mar 13, 2024 10:00:00 AM

You have some gaps to fill in your carrier network, but only want to onboard the right fit. Who ya gonna call?

With so many options to choose from, it’s understandable to wonder which type of provider is best..

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

Posted by Tyler Turn on Mar 11, 2024 10:00:00 AM

It’s true: I’m a package-tracking enthusiast. I get a thrill when my email inbox pings with that all-important tracking information. I delight in watching my parcels move through the country, and I eagerly..

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

Posted by Eric Olson on Mar 8, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Line hauls and tankers and BOLs, oh my! The transportation industry has a lot of lingo. As a shipper, if trucking isn’t your first language, you might struggle to keep up in conversations with your carrier. 

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

Posted by Justin Werner on Mar 6, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Everyone likes convenience. Americans like it so much we named a whole genre of stores after it!

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

Posted by Reid Eggen on Mar 4, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Chocolate vs. vanilla. The Rock vs. Stone Cold. Dry van vs. flatbed shipping. Life is full of tough calls! Among the toughest for shippers? Choosing the right method of moving freight for your shipping needs..

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[Podcast] Trucking Industry in March 2024: Let's Talk Freight Rates

Posted by Reid Eggen on Feb 22, 2024 9:19:47 AM

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Freight Shipping To and From Dallas, TX: A Closer Look

Posted by Derik Gertken on Feb 21, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Dallas. Home of the Cowboys, the Mavericks, the Rangers, and 6.5 million people. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is one of the largest in Texas, not to mention the entire U.S.

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Freight Shipping To and From San Antonio, TX: A Closer Look

Posted by Derik Gertken on Feb 19, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Remember the Alamo? The rallying call for Texan freedom looms large in the history of the state and the wider nation. 

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Freight Shipping To and From Houston, Texas: A Closer Look

Posted by Derik Gertken on Feb 16, 2024 10:09:27 AM

If it’s true that everything’s bigger in Texas, that’s certainly true of Houston. It’s the nation’s fourth-largest city in terms of population. Geographically, it spans 655 miles. And it’s considered the..

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Draying a Container to Its Final Destination vs. Stripping It at a Warehouse First

Posted by Gustavo Rodríguez Barrera on Feb 1, 2024 8:55:18 AM

The deeper you look into the transportation world, the more complexity you’ll find. While no aspect of your job is easy, per se, overseeing your business’ transportation supply chain can be overwhelming

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