Resources & Insights

What Is the Right of First Refusal in Transportation?

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 confusing at best — and downright frustrating at worst. 

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

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

Should You Use Multiple Freight Carriers in One Region?

• How many transportation options should shippers have for sourcing capacity out of one area?
• What are the advantages of using more than one provider for capacity from one location?
• What are the disadvantages of using more than one provider from one location?
• How many providers should shippers solicit for a shipment out of an area?
• What should shippers consider when choosing trucking companies to add to their network?

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Dry Van vs. Flatbed Shipping: Which is More Expensive & Why?

Chocolate vs. vanilla. The Rock vs. Stone Cold. Dry van vs. flatbed shipping. Life is full of tough calls! Among the toughest for shippers? Choosing the right method of moving freight for your shipping needs and your bottom line.

When Freight Shipping Goes Wrong: How to Avoid and Address Problems

All industries are susceptible to changes, delays, opportunities and problems. The transportation industry is no different. 

Truck Driver Appreciation Week: How to Thank Drivers

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

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 cost, timing and customer service. 

Dry Van Shipping: The Pros, The Cons, The Alternatives

Dry vans, those rectangular trailers with a double door in the back, are a common sight along roads and highways. They are one of the most popular vehicles used in the trucking industry, making them readily available and generally affordable. 

Dry Van Shipping vs. Rail Shipping: A Pros and Cons Comparison

[Video] What is a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Provider? (Definition, Pros and Cons)