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What Does International Freight Shipping Cost?

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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.  

4 Factors That Raise Your Freight Rates (and how to avoid paying more)

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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. 

What is Hot Shot Trucking? Definition, Benefits, and Cost

Hot shot trucking is a type of trucking service that uses medium-duty pickup trucks and flatbed or gooseneck trailers to haul urgent, time-sensitive freight. It is typically used for smaller loads that need to be delivered quickly, often without waiting for a full truckload shipment schedule.

In simple terms, hot shot trucking is:

  • fast freight transportation for urgent loads
  • usually handled with a pickup truck and trailer rather than a full semi-truck
  • commonly used for smaller, partial, or expedited shipments

Hot shot trucking is often used in industries like construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and oil and gas, where equipment, parts, or materials may be needed on short notice. Compared with standard trucking, hot shot loads are usually lighter, more flexible, and more time-sensitive.

 

Ever been called a hot shot? Outside of the trucking industry, a hot shot is someone who’s flashy, successful or larger than life — but in the world of transportation, a hot shot is a smaller trailer hauled by a commercial pick-up

What is "Zone-Skipping" In Freight Shipping?

Shipping large quantities of freight to a wide array of receivers can be a complex task. But understanding the best way to do this, what options are on the table and which services fit your supply chain is important. 

What Does International Freight Shipping Cost?

Posted by Jay Thomassen on Aug 9, 2021 10:00:00 AM

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..

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What Impacts Your Dry Van Rates? (5 Factors to Understand)

Posted by Derik Gertken on Aug 6, 2021 10:00:00 AM

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..

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What Is Power-Only Trucking?

Posted by ATS on Aug 2, 2021 10:00:00 AM

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4 Factors That Raise Your Freight Rates (and how to avoid paying more)

Posted by Dean Pasek on Jul 28, 2021 10:36:23 AM

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..

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What is Hot Shot Trucking? Definition, Benefits, and Cost

Posted by Mike Rudnick on Jul 16, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Hot shot trucking is a type of trucking service that uses medium-duty pickup trucks and flatbed or gooseneck trailers to haul urgent, time-sensitive freight. It is typically used for smaller loads that..

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What is "Zone-Skipping" In Freight Shipping?

Posted by Richard Phillips on May 24, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Shipping large quantities of freight to a wide array of receivers can be a complex task. But understanding the best way to do this, what options are on the table and which services fit your supply chain..

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