The 10 Largest Truckload Van Carriers in 2024 (And How to Choose)

Posted by Derik Gertken on Jul 6, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Filling your network with reliable trucking companies, though important to your long-term success, has never been simple. There are hundreds of thousands of truckload carriers in the U.S. alone, each claiming..

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[Video] Freight Broker Vs. Asset Carrier What Logistics Provider is Right For You?

Posted by Crystal Lahr on Dec 29, 2021 3:44:27 PM

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A Synopsis of The Transportation Industry in 2021 [Key Changes & Takeaways]

Posted by Paul Pfeiffer on Dec 17, 2021 10:00:00 AM

As we near the conclusion of 2021, and begin the twenty-second leg of our 2000’s journey — with a year that promises more challenges, triumphs and learning opportunities — a bit of reflection would do all of..

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The Top 5 Advantages of Working With Asset-Based Carriers

Posted by Ben Miller on Nov 22, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Look, the transportation industry is a funny place; trucking companies and freight brokerages stand shoulder to shoulder, jostling for each shipper’s attention by offering the best-in-class services that “only..

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5 Disadvantages of Working With Strictly Asset-Based Carriers

Posted by Ben Delong on Nov 15, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Making the best transportation provider selection decision for your business will take more than a basic understanding of your options. 

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How Does Your Freight's Origin Impact Your Final Shipping Price?

Posted by Tony Block on Oct 18, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Sometimes, it can feel like things are only getting more expensive. Especially when every freight rate you’re given seems steeper than the next. Just like other logistics professionals, using your shipping..

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4 Out-Of-The-Box Ways to Save Money on Your Freight Rates

Posted by Joseph Christensen on Sep 10, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Not to be the bearer of bad news but you may be overpaying for your freight. Sure, spending an extra dollar here or there isn’t terribly destructive. You’ve been known to swing an occasional splurge..

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How Many Transportation Providers Should You Have? (and how to choose)

Posted by Derik Gertken on Sep 3, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Sometimes, taking a step back is important. Doing so allows us to inventory our strengths and pinpoint other areas for improvement. The ability to do this, to take a step backward and survey your..

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What to Expect in the Shipping Industry: September 2023

Posted by Eric Metso on Aug 18, 2021 10:13:58 AM

September is a transitional time in many families and many industries. School starts, regular season baseball ends, iced coffee gives way to pumpkin spice lattes and Labor Day marks the unofficial beginning of..

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What Asking For a "Truck in Hand" Means For Receiving Coverage From a Broker

Posted by Christopher Matuska on May 3, 2021 10:00:00 AM

You can’t trust just anyone with your shipment. Your deadline is important and your customer is waiting. And so, you’re asking if we have a “truck in hand” for your freight.

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