What Is Nearshoring (And Why Should Shippers Care?)

Posted by Patrick Eversman and Jerry Ramirez on Jul 17, 2024 9:00:00 AM

International shipping is, by its very nature, risky business. So many things can disrupt a global supply chain, from sluggish port operations to geopolitical conflict to capacity shortages. Heck, even the..

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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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What Is Managed Transportation?

Posted by Andrew Amaro on Jul 12, 2024 9:00:00 AM

To say that freight shippers have a lot on their plates would be an understatement. The constant juggle of schedules, carriers, regulations, costs, and timelines can be overwhelming — not to mention a drain on..

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What Is the Right of First Refusal in Transportation?

Posted by Crystal Lahr on Jun 24, 2024 9:00:00 AM

As a freight shipper, you’re always running into transportation-industry-specific terms, jargon, and abbreviations. Even if you’ve been in the industry for decades, the constant barrage of lingo can be..

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Enterprise Shipping Solutions: What They Are and How You Can Benefit

Posted by Jeff Potthoff on Jun 7, 2024 4:16:40 PM

In today's globalized economy, efficient, strategic shipping solutions are more crucial than ever — especially for shippers moving a large volume of freight annually. 

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Understanding Air Cargo Shipments: A Freight Shipper’s Guide

Posted by Richard Phillips on May 29, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Shipping freight by air for the first time — or even the 101st time! —  can feel overwhelming, especially for shippers unfamiliar with the many unique terms and processes involved.

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Requesting a Warehousing Quote: What Shippers Need to Know

Posted by Kevin Hochstatter and Tyler Ugran on Apr 12, 2024 3:00:00 PM

It’s a transportation tale as old as time: You know your freight needs a dry, secure place to hang out before it heads to its ultimate destination, but you’re at a bit of a loss when it comes to sending out..

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What Is a Blind Shipment? The Top 7 Blind Shipping Questions, Answered

Posted by Andrew Ramirez, Jr. on Mar 15, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Just like Bon Jovi, blind shipping is misunderstood.

At Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), we’ve seen and heard it all when it comes to blind shipping.

“Hey, this load doesn’t have a delivery address; where am I..

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How Can I Track My Freight? Load Tracking 101 for Shippers

Posted by Tyler Turn on Mar 11, 2024 10:00:00 AM

It’s true: I’m a package-tracking enthusiast. I get a thrill when my email inbox pings with that all-important tracking information. I delight in watching my parcels move through the country, and I eagerly..

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Private Fleet vs. Outsourced Trucking Services: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Posted by Scott Falk on Dec 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM

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..

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