What Is Managed Transportation?

Posted by Andrew Amaro on Jul 12, 2024 9:00:00 AM

To say that freight shippers have a lot on their plates would be an understatement. The constant juggle of schedules, carriers, regulations, costs, and timelines can be overwhelming — not to mention a drain on..

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Detention Fees: Who Pays?

Posted by Derek Ertl on Jul 3, 2024 9:00:00 AM

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Why Is Local Oversize Permitting So Hard?

Posted by Joanna Jungels on May 28, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Sending valuable freight across the country is a stressful experience for shippers — and that’s before factoring in the extra time, effort, and cost to obtain over-dimensional (OD) freight permits. 

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Which States Have Oversize Freight Restrictions For The 2024 Eclipse?

Posted by Michael Carlson on Apr 4, 2024 9:39:27 AM

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. 

The path of totality — areas that will experience a total eclipse of the sun —..

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Police Escorts 101: What to Know About Patrol Requirements for Freight

Posted by Leah Kuechle on Mar 22, 2024 10:00:00 AM

You watch a shiny new patrol car blaze past you, lights flashing. You catch a glimpse of the officer behind the wheel. The focused determination on their face never wavers as they escort a VIP down the highway.

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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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Using Multi-Axle Trailers for Heavy-Haul Freight

Posted by Troy Heyne on Nov 27, 2023 1:24:38 PM

Roads and bridges are engineered to support a specific amount of weight. Exceeding this weight limit can have disastrous consequences, including bridge collapse or permanent road damage. 

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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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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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