What to Expect in the Shipping Industry: September 2024

Posted by Eric Metso on Aug 26, 2024 9:00:00 AM

September is a transitional time: School starts, regular season baseball ends, iced coffees give way to pumpkin spice lattes, and Labor Day marks the unofficial beginning of fall. 

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How Do Freight Rates Affect Service Failures?

Posted by Reid Eggen on Jul 15, 2024 9:00:00 AM

Does it seem like your freight shipments are failing more lately? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining things. 

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[Video] Common Freight Accessorial Charges and How to Avoid Them

Posted by ATS on Dec 4, 2023 9:52:09 AM

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[Podcast] Freight Rates 2023: A Pricing Manager's Transportation Market Analysis

Posted by Reid Eggen on Nov 3, 2023 3:48:43 PM

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Freight Rate Spot Quotes: How to Get One, How to Compare Them and Negotiation Tips

Posted by Tucker Sexton on Sep 8, 2023 7:56:00 AM

The first step in arranging a shipment is to reach out to a carrier or broker and receive a rate. With just that information, you can decide which provider is best for you based on the competing interests of..

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What is a Layover Fee in Trucking?

Posted by Michael Blumhoefer on Jan 25, 2023 10:00:00 AM

There are a vast array of surcharges in the trucking industry. Commonly referred to as “accessorial” charges, these fees are meant to compensate trucking companies for any extra work they do — or inconvenience..

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[Video] How Low Can Freight Rates Go? (3 Factors That Set the Floor)

Posted by Josh Rivers on Jan 17, 2023 10:00:00 AM

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5 Common Ways to Tender Freight: a Head-to-Head Comparison

Posted by James Gieske on Jan 16, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Negotiating is a huge part of any logistics professional’s job. Though this takes many forms, you probably negotiate most when tendering shipments to carriers. 

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[Video] 3 Advantages of Receiving Multiple Quotes For Your Freight Shipments

Posted by Mike Zarns on Jan 5, 2023 10:00:00 AM

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The Trucking Industry in January 2024: What you should know

Posted by David Brix on Dec 15, 2022 2:54:36 PM

January has a long reputation as the month of fresh starts. As we hang up a new calendar, it’s time to think about 2024 and what it can mean for your business.

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