Resources & Insights
If you’re having trouble keeping up with your loading/offloading deadlines on your shipments, you’re likely wondering what you can do. Will working drop trailer service into the contracts you sign with your carrying partner help you with this issue?
Let’s face it, transportation is unpredictable. Deadlines get missed, budgets get overextended and partnerships are put to the test. You're falling behind on your loading times and you’re looking for a solution to help you meet deadlines. Every precaution should be taken to promote the on-schedule execution of your supply chain and you’re looking to do just that.
Many shippers rely on brokers to find capacity and manage loads, yet not all brokers operate with the same level of transparency, communication, or accountability.
It's been tough balancing the increased shipping costs lately. Yet, it seems like you keep reading about another trucking company increasing pay for their drivers.
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 thrown around in transportation — some you may know and some you may not.
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 common examples.
Without truck drivers, your supply chain — and everyone else’s — would come to a screeching halt.
Not only are they a critical component in moving shipments from one point to the next, but their expertise and dedication ensure deliveries are completed safely and on time. Hiring highly qualified and experienced truck drivers makes all the difference.
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 note, your planning will vary based on the type of market you service, but here is a broad stroke into some of the things to consider when making your transportation plans in 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the transportation industry in various ways over the past nine months, forcing shippers and carriers into some challenging scenarios. And as we enter retail peak season, it doesn’t look like that’s going to change.
