In this age of companies doing more and more in-house rather than relying on vendor partners to provide specialty services, many companies prefer to have a private fleet of trucks and drivers rather than..
What is Dedicated Transportation Service? (Definition, Pros, Cons)
Posted by Eric Olson on Apr 17, 2023 10:00:00 AM
There are a ton of ways for companies of all sizes to manage their transportation logistics. With hundreds of thousands of for-hire trucking companies in the U.S., businesses don’t have to search too far to..
What is a Food-Grade Trailer?
Posted by Brandon Voigt on Mar 13, 2023 10:00:00 AM
As a company that ships food intended for human and/or animal consumption, you play an important role in the protection of life. Since countless people (or animals) eat your products, it’s imperative..
5 Things to Understand When Making Pickup Arrangements For Your Port Freight
Posted by Josh Gewecke on Mar 6, 2023 10:00:00 AM
International shipping can feel really complicated sometimes, especially if you’re new to this process. Formulating a transportation concept for an international shipment — whether it’s cross-border or around..
Small Freight Shipment Service Guide [An Overview of Your Options]
Posted by Aaron Campbell on Nov 2, 2022 10:00:00 AM
When it comes to transportation and logistics, trillions of dollars worth of cargo moves across the U.S. every year via semi-truck (or a motorized alternative), accounting for over 70 percent of all U.S...
2022 Transportation and Logistics Industry Market Update: The Year So Far & a Look at What’s Ahead
Posted by Paul Pfeiffer on Aug 8, 2022 10:00:00 AM
We’re a little over halfway through 2022, a year that has — to this point — been challenged by worldwide economic disruptions and supply chain congestion issues. No matter what industry your company is in, it..
10 Things Transportation Companies Need To Know About Your High-Value Freight (And Why)
Posted by Jack Johnson on Jun 8, 2022 10:00:00 AM
The vast majority of the loads moved by trucking companies aren’t classified as “high value.” Transporting these shipments — those that land below $100,000 in monetary value — is a relatively standard practice..
Partial Truckload (PTL) vs. Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping: A Head-To-Head Analysis
Posted by Josh Gewecke on May 30, 2022 10:00:00 AM
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when selecting a transportation service for your business; there are a ton of great options.