What Is a Blind Shipment? The Top 7 Blind Shipping Questions, Answered

Posted by Andrew Ramirez, Jr. on Mar 15, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Just like Bon Jovi, blind shipping is misunderstood.

At Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), we’ve seen and heard it all when it comes to blind shipping.

“Hey, this load doesn’t have a delivery address; where am I..

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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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Headhaul vs. Backhaul: Definitions & Their Effect on Shipping Costs

Posted by Eric Olson on Mar 8, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Line hauls and tankers and BOLs, oh my! The transportation industry has a lot of lingo. As a shipper, if trucking isn’t your first language, you might struggle to keep up in conversations with your carrier. 

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When Freight Shipping Goes Wrong: How to Avoid and Address Problems

Posted by Kai Hagen on Dec 1, 2023 8:34:00 AM

All industries are susceptible to changes, delays, opportunities and problems. The transportation industry is no different. 

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What Drives the Price of Freight Shipping?

Posted by Ben Mikelson on Nov 23, 2023 9:00:00 AM

In any business, understanding pricing is critical. Is it okay to go with the cheapest option, or will that cause more problems down the road? Why is the price from last week different from the price today?..

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Local Carriers vs. Over-The-Road Carriers: Which Is Right for Your Freight?

Posted by Ashley Miller on Oct 20, 2023 9:16:00 AM

In the ever-evolving business world, choosing the right transportation provider for your freight can be an overwhelming decision. It has a major impact on your business operations, shipping costs, efficiency..

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3 Common Freight Shipping Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Posted by John Sewell on Sep 6, 2023 11:08:00 AM

Freight shipping is a complex operation with a lot of variables. Basically, you are trusting some of your valuable assets to a carrier to load, transport and unload them at your final destination. 

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What Is Transloading? How to Do It, When to Do It, How to Choose a Provider

Posted by Tyler Ugran on Aug 1, 2023 2:06:20 PM

Shipping goods across the country, and especially from overseas, is rarely as simple as loading the material once at the origin point and then unloading it at the final destination. 

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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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[Video] What is Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro/Ro) Shipping?

Posted by Andrew Pearson on May 2, 2023 10:36:39 AM

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