You’ve routed your shipment through a U.S. port before and know that doing so provides its own set of unique fees and challenges. The services provided to your shipment at the port can become expensive and you..
How Do Freight Brokers Grow and Maintain a Reliable Carrier Network?
Posted by Erick Mumm on Jun 9, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Whether you’ve worked with a freight brokerage in the past or are thinking about doing so in the future, it’s important to understand how the right broker can help your business. The first step when making any..
What is Multi-Stop Truckload Shipping?
Posted by Mike Zarns on Jun 4, 2021 10:00:00 AM
The trucking industry is full of unique services dedicated to making the lives of shippers and receivers a little bit easier. You frequently ship freight to multiple customers but recently this process..
What is White-Glove Delivery Service in Freight Shipping?
Posted by Richard Phillips on Jun 2, 2021 10:00:00 AM
The freight shipping process can be confusing, difficult and complex. This is especially the case for those individuals and companies who don’t have the resources needed to properly offload freight...
How is Milk-Run Logistics Used to Ship Freight?
Posted by Mike Zarns on May 26, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Supply chains can be complex. Some organizations have shipments coming and going at all hours and, often, this can make managing budgets and maintaining timelines difficult.
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..
How Much Are Common Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Accessorial Charges?
Posted by Josh Gewecke on May 17, 2021 10:00:00 AM
The last itemized list you got from your less-than-truckload transportation provider probably had several surcharges that were included in your final rate. Like many industries, the trucking world is ripe with..
What is a Bill of Lading (BOL) In Freight Shipping?
Posted by Terry Weiland on May 12, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Whether you’re new to shipping freight and have heard the term “bill of lading” thrown around in reference to your shipments, or a seasoned logistics veteran the BOL is important to understand.
You know..
What Asking For a "Truck in Hand" Means For Receiving Coverage From a Broker
Posted by Christopher Matuska on May 3, 2021 10:00:00 AM
You can’t trust just anyone with your shipment. Your deadline is important and your customer is waiting. And so, you’re asking if we have a “truck in hand” for your freight.