DOT Week 2024: What To Know About Blitz Week This May

Posted by Josh Porwoll on Apr 14, 2021 9:50:46 AM

If you’re a shipper wondering how this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) International Roadcheck will impact your freight, you’re in the right place. Every year at this time, the..

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What Are the DOT's Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations For Truck Drivers?

Posted by Sean Glenz on Apr 12, 2021 10:00:00 AM

The trucking industry is dangerous. 48,000 pounds of fabricated steel flying down the highway at 65 miles per hour simply can’t go unmonitored. As such, there are systems in place to make sure that the person..

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How Should a Freight Brokerage Monitor the Safety of Its Carriers?

Posted by Jack Johnson on Apr 9, 2021 10:00:00 AM

If you’re a shipper wondering what steps a freight brokerage will take to promote the safety of your cargo and all those involved in its transport, we don’t blame you. Without understanding the steps that can..

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How Does Distance Impact Freight Delivery Timing?

Posted by Jake Eisenwinter on Apr 7, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Of course the distance your freight needs to travel impacts the time it takes to get there. Based on land distance alone it takes longer to get from NY to Cal than from NY to N.J. But there’s more to it than..

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Trucking Terminology: A Glossary of Common Shipping Terms

Posted by Cory Link on Apr 2, 2021 10:00:00 AM

You’ve probably realized that the trucking industry is brimming with unique jargon. This can make starting in this industry, or working with it from the outside, overwhelming. The wide variety of terms and..

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How Have Fluctuations in Shipping Rates Changed Over Time?

Posted by Terry Weiland on Mar 31, 2021 10:00:00 AM

As a shipper, you know that having a good grasp on what it should cost to move your freight is important, but it feels like it's getting harder to do so these days. This makes you wonder what causes shipping..

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The 11 Most Common Trailer Types Used in The Trucking Industry in 2024

Posted by Aaron Winter on Mar 26, 2021 10:00:00 AM

With so many different trailers on the roads today, it can be difficult to discern what each is used for and which is best for your freight.

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The Top 5 Benefits of Using a Freight Brokerage

Posted by Brad Modaff on Mar 24, 2021 10:00:00 AM

You’re looking to move a shipment but are unsure of whether or not using a freight brokerage is right for you. This can be a difficult decision, but it doesn’t have to be.

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How Does Lead Time Impact Freight Shipping Cost?

Posted by Crystal Lahr on Mar 16, 2021 2:59:17 PM

You want to get the most from your transportation budget but just don’t know the best way to do so. In an industry as nuanced as the transportation industry, we know that maintaining your bottom line..

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Multimodal Shipping: How to Make Your Next Project a Success

Posted by Cassandra Olsen on Oct 5, 2020 9:30:00 AM

In some cases, a shipping project means loading components onto a truck, driving them to their destination and unloading them into your customer’s hands. But oftentimes, multimodal project logistics are much..

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