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What Shippers Should Know About Back-to-School Freight Season

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Why Cargo Theft Is Rising in the U.S. — and What You Can Do to Protect Your Shipments

You’re not imagining things: Cargo theft really is on the rise — and it has been for a while.

2025 Retail Peak Season: What Shippers Need to Know to Stay Competitive

Construction Season: When it Starts and How it Impacts Open-Deck Freight Shipping

It’s frustrating when your freight rates change — especially on short notice. Freight transportation isn’t your company’s only expense, but the more you pay these bills the more you realize how volatile they are. They might even be your most unpredictable expense each period. 

Peak Season Shipping: 5 Ways to Prepare For Your Busy Season

After a hard-hitting few months, sometimes it’s nice to have an off-season. A period of time dedicated to taking a step back, evaluating past performances and planning for the future. 

3 Proven Strategies for Stress-Free Holiday Freight Shipping

Whether we're talking Christmas or the Fourth of July, holiday freight shipping requires careful planning to avoid costly disruptions, rate spikes, and capacity shortages.

Why is Capacity Tight In the Food and Beverage Industry This Spring?

You’re worried about finding capacity this season. Two years ago, no one could’ve predicted the hectic nature of our world over the last 12 months. People, supply chains and businesses have suffered at the hands of a relentless virus and, as the world clambers toward normalcy once more, your shipments are ready to go out the door. 

Freight Broker vs. Asset Carrier: What Logistics Provider is Right for You?

This always seems to be a topic of discussion in our industry with no clear-cut solution. You may be left wondering, “Should I use a freight broker or asset carrier?” Whether you ship high volumes of freight or move a load every now and then — or even somewhere in between — this can be a tough question to answer. How can you find the best value while ensuring your freight is delivered safely and on time?

Why Do Trucking Rates Change? [And How to Avoid Paying More]

As a transportation provider, one of the most common questions we get from our customers and prospects is why do trucking rates change? You’ve probably wondered the same thing yourself a time or two. In this article, we’ll give you an idea as to what factors cause rates to change, how you can avoid getting ripped off and how you can plan for these rate fluctuations as you assess your shipping needs.

How to Ensure Your Next Retail Fixture Shipping Project Is a Success

Months after COVID-19 temporarily slowed the global economy to a crawl, we’re all learning how to rebound, navigate newfound complexities and shift processes to meet ever-changing consumer needs. And while retail peak season looked slightly different with the e-commerce expansion, retail fixtures and the in-store shopping experience remains critical.