Freight shipping is a complex operation with a lot of variables. Basically, you are trusting some of your valuable assets to a carrier to load, transport and unload them at your final destination.
How to Ship a Forklift: The Options and Challenges
Posted by Aaron Cantin on Aug 30, 2023 9:52:00 AM
Forklifts are incredibly useful tools in warehouses, on construction sites and in manufacturing plants. While they are great at lifting and moving heavy items, they are too slow to drive down the road.
Cargo Securement: How Carriers Keep Your Freight Safe
Posted by Derek Reed on Aug 11, 2023 9:08:00 AM
Truck drivers are tasked with getting your freight safely from its point of origin to its final destination. Protecting your cargo also keeps the driver, the vehicle and others on the road safe. It’s the..
Safely Shipping Metal Coils: Eye to the Sky vs. Eye to the Side Securement
Posted by Nicholas Hargrove on Aug 8, 2023 4:04:00 AM
Long strips of metal, including steel, aluminum and fiber optic cable, are often wrapped around a coil or spool for shipping. Coiling this type of material saves space and keeps it manageable during..
What Is a Step-Deck Trailer? Definition, Alternatives, Pros and Cons
Posted by Troy Heyne on Aug 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM
So you’ve contracted with a freight carrier, and they have indicated that they will be using a step-deck trailer. What does that mean? Will the freight arrive safely to your destination? How does the..
What Kinds of Pallets Are Used for Freight Shipping?
Posted by Amanda Garner on Feb 1, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Most companies use pallets to ship their goods at some point or another. Be it for a one-off less-than-truckload shipment, or a full truckload dry van load, palletizing your products is a convenient way to..
The Trucking Industry in January 2024: What you should know
Posted by David Brix on Dec 15, 2022 2:54:36 PM
January has a long reputation as the month of fresh starts. As we hang up a new calendar, it’s time to think about 2024 and what it can mean for your business.
What Equipment Do Semi Truck Drivers Usually Keep On Hand?
Posted by Brandon Croney on Nov 28, 2022 10:00:00 AM
The trucking industry is reliant on its equipment. And, man, there are a ton of different equipment types. From class-8 semi trucks to 53-foot trailers, jeep/stinger dollies and 3-axle RGNs, “equipment” means..