Does it seem like your freight shipments are failing more lately? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things.
Using Multi-Axle Trailers for Heavy-Haul Freight
Posted by Troy Heyne on Nov 27, 2023 1:24:38 PM
Roads and bridges are engineered to support a specific amount of weight. Exceeding this weight limit can have disastrous consequences, including bridge collapse or permanent road damage.
Construction Season: When it Starts and How it Impacts Open-Deck Freight Shipping
Posted by Zach Pardoe on May 29, 2023 10:00:00 AM
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..
How Low Can Freight Rates Realistically Go? (6 Factors That Set the Floor on Rates)
Posted by Reid Eggen on Dec 12, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Your individual spot rates are driven by forces out of your control. Tons of factors impact the larger transportation market, driving rates up and down on a macro scale.
7 Common Construction Equipment Transportation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Posted by Troy Heyne on May 18, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Shipping construction equipment is a complex task that demands precision, planning, and an eye for detail.
For shippers dealing in these rugged pieces of heavy machinery and equipment, ensuring their safe and..
Top 15 Flatbed Trucking Companies in 2024 (& How to Choose)
Posted by Justin Werner on Jan 7, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Companies, like yours, have goods to move, customer commitments to meet and bottom lines to maintain. That said, sometimes it's difficult to achieve these ends in the transportation industry.
Can I Overhang Freight On a Flatbed Trailer?
Posted by Andrew Beckmann on Sep 27, 2021 10:00:00 AM
The total freight length you’re legally allowed to transport using a flatbed trailer changes from one state to the next. Each state government has very specific guidelines outlining what dimensions..
Common Flatbed Trailers [Alternatives and Differences]
Posted by Cory Link on Sep 24, 2021 10:00:00 AM
The trucking industry is home to an extensive host of trailer types. From step-deck to lowboy trailers — designed to haul height-sensitive freight — to dry van and reefers commonly used to move food and..
What Does Flatbed Shipping Cost? [8 Factors To Know]
Posted by Crystal Lahr on Sep 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Your open-deck shipping price, although difficult to predict, is important to understand. Budgeting your transportation dollars appropriately is crucial to managing your company’s supply chain logistics. But..
Heavy Haul and Flatbed Shipping: How to Find the Right Trailer for Your Load
Posted by Troy Heyne on Oct 1, 2020 9:03:07 AM
When you need to ship freight that won't fit within the enclosed dimensions of a dry van, you know you need an open deck trailer. However, you might not know there's a wide variety of open deck trailers..