Resources & Insights
Why does moving freight always feel so daunting? Like there’s something you don’t know. Some secret ingredient you’re missing that you never seem to find. In recent memory, getting your LTL shipments delivered without a hitch has felt like a distant fantasy. Like it simply can’t be done. Not by you anyway.
Your load failed again. Not because of an unforeseen circumstance —like a truck breakdown — or an oversight on your part. No, your freight may be sitting in your loading dock, but it’s not because of anything you did. The due diligence you displayed in finding this newest provider was evident.
When it comes to temperature-controlled shipping, reefers make the world go round. And, for the shippers with products that have special temperature considerations, using a reefer simply can’t be avoided.
Getting freight to your consignee’s door quickly, when it counts, can make or break your timelines. Be it a single pallet of machine parts or a truckload of fabricated steel, delivering on your commitments is important to your relationships, your business and your bottom line.
The world we live in is really quite large. And with seven continents, 195 countries and 835 inland and seaports currently active across the globe, moving freight internationally gets more complicated every year.
Getting a straight answer about how your dry van shipping costs are calculated can be a real challenge. Couple in the fact that understanding this information is crucial to making the most of your budget and you may be left feeling kind of stranded in the transportation world.
Without understanding the price you’re paying for your freight, maintaining a budget can quickly get out of hand. Freight rates and the factors that dictate them are constantly fluctuating. This can leave shippers wondering how to maximize their budget and reduce their spending.
