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With hundreds of thousands of for-hire trucking companies in the U.S., businesses of all sizes don’t have to look far to find a suitable partner to manage their transportation logistics.

Each year on November 11, Americans pause to honor and thank the veterans who have fought for our country.
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A foreign trade zone (FTZ) allows companies to defer, reduce, or eliminate customs duties on imported goods.
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Using an FTZ warehouse or yard can reduce tariff costs by allowing assembly or manufacturing before duties apply.
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FTZs provide operational flexibility, especially for complex supply chains importing multi-component goods.
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Bonded warehouses offer simpler compliance but fewer manipulation options and limited storage duration.
Moving oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight on and around a holiday can be complicated.


If you live in an area with cold winters, you undoubtedly know a thing or two about protecting yourself and your property from those seriously frigid temperatures.

As the leaves change color and the air takes on a chill, harvest season in the Midwest kicks into gear. This bustling time of year isn’t just a big deal for farmers — its impact ripples across industries, especially transportation and logistics.
In 2025, Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 13. The holiday shares this date with Indigenous Peoples' Day and Canadian Thanksgiving Day.

The fear of cargo being lost, damaged, or otherwise compromised in transit is a common one. For shippers with international supply chains, these anxieties are intensified by unpredictable factors like war and geopolitical tensions, tariffs, piracy, natural disasters, and more.