Every state has different regulations for the maximum gross vehicle weight (total weight of the loaded truck and trailer) allowed on their roads. These weight regulations are based on the state’s..
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..
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..
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.
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.
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..
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.)
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.