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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Tarping Flatbed Freight In Winter: Problems, Alternatives and Other Ways to Protect Your Freight

Posted by Charlie Conlin on Dec 11, 2023 8:34:30 AM

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Freight Measurements Matter: Dimensions and Piece Count in Freight Shipping

Posted by Nick Bridenstine on Oct 30, 2023 10:09:37 AM

In some senses, the trucking industry is an information industry. Not an information technology industry (although trucking companies rely on world-class technology). Not a research industry. An industry that..

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The Trucking Industry in November 2023: What you should know

Posted by Aaron Winter on Oct 18, 2023 9:23:00 AM

As fall transitions to winter, we turn the calendars to November. 

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How to Successfully Ship Critical Freight

Posted by Dustin Taylor on Oct 3, 2023 7:44:00 AM

Your most important shipments — high-value goods, tight deadlines or sensitive cargo — need special care and attention from your shipping provider. 

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How to Avoid Jobsite Pick-Up and Delivery Problems

Posted by Michael Schooler on Sep 29, 2023 8:15:00 AM

Active construction jobsites are dynamic and busy places. With tight timelines and budgets, it’s vital that everything goes well…and often, they don’t. Multiple trades, weather, budget changes, supply..

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Which States Have Oversize Freight Restrictions on Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023?

Posted by Joanna Jungels on Sep 27, 2023 8:13:00 AM

In 2023, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, previously known as Columbus Day, is Monday, October 9. (Coincidentally, that is also Thanksgiving Day in Canada.)

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Legal Freight Height East and West of the Mississippi River

Posted by Matthew Farb on Sep 25, 2023 7:54:00 AM

Every shipment takes planning and coordination to get from A to B. Shipping open-deck freight is uniquely challenging — especially when load dimensions edge into the oversized realm. 

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The Trucking Industry In October 2023: What you should know

Posted by Scott Cromer on Sep 20, 2023 8:49:00 AM

October brings the World Series, Halloween and the start of the fourth quarter. And while it can be easy to write October off as the last month before the busy holiday season, experienced shippers know that..

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How to Evaluate a Transportation Provider

Posted by Tristan Lewellyn on Sep 18, 2023 8:12:00 AM

Before you load your valuable assets onto a truck, it’s important to know who is behind that truck. Who is the broker or carrier? What are their values? What experience and qualifications do they have with..

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