How Do Freight Rates Affect Service Failures?

Posted by Reid Eggen on Jul 15, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Does it seem like your freight shipments are failing more lately? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things. 

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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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How Can I Track My Freight? Load Tracking 101 for Shippers

Posted by Tyler Turn on Mar 11, 2024 10:00:00 AM

It’s true: I’m a package-tracking enthusiast. I get a thrill when my email inbox pings with that all-important tracking information. I delight in watching my parcels move through the country, and I eagerly..

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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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How to Ship a Crane (4 Things to Prioritize)

Posted by Jake Black on May 15, 2023 10:00:00 AM

One of the most intriguing things about working in the transportation industry is the sheer diversity of products transportation companies, like Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), get to move. In fact, every..

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The Trucking Industry in February 2024: What you should know

Posted by Eric Metso on Jan 12, 2023 2:53:51 PM

February is brief. Like a bout of hiccups or a seasonal thunderstorm, it arrives in a flurried instant and leaves just as quickly. 28 days. That’s all it gives us. Well, 29 sometimes — but only if we’re lucky.

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