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What Does a Freight Brokerage Do? Your Guide to Broker Basics
A well-rounded transportation provider network includes many types of carriers, from asset-based companies to specialized providers to freight brokerages.
How Does Trailer Type Impact Freight Shipping Costs?
If you ship equipment that requires specialized trailers, it can be hard to remember which trailer type makes the most sense for you from both a cost and safety standpoint. After all, the equipment you’re shipping is what impacts the trailer your carrier uses, not the other way around.
Accessorial Charges 101: Defining Trucking Industry Surcharges
If you've ever received an itemized quote from your transportation provider, you've probably come across a few surcharges you've never heard of. Like any trade, there are a lot of industry-specific terms thrown around in transportation — some you may know and some you may not.
Freight Broker vs. Asset Carrier: What Logistics Provider is Right for You?
This always seems to be a topic of discussion in our industry with no clear-cut solution. You may be left wondering, “Should I use a freight broker or asset carrier?” Whether you ship high volumes of freight or move a load every now and then — or even somewhere in between — this can be a tough question to answer. How can you find the best value while ensuring your freight is delivered safely and on time?
Why Do Trucking Rates Change? [And How to Avoid Paying More]
As a transportation provider, one of the most common questions we get from our customers and prospects is why do trucking rates change? You’ve probably wondered the same thing yourself a time or two. In this article, we’ll give you an idea as to what factors cause rates to change, how you can avoid getting ripped off and how you can plan for these rate fluctuations as you assess your shipping needs.
Same-Day Freight Shipping Costs Explained: What Affects Price & How to Save
When your freight needs to move today, every minute matters — but your budget does, too. Same-day shipping is one of the fastest services available in logistics, often bridging critical supply chain gaps, rescuing delayed production lines, or fulfilling urgent customer orders. But how much does that speed really cost?
How Does Freight Seasonality Impact Shipping Costs?
Whether or not you, as a shipper, move goods that have changing demand depending on the season, you are affected by those that do. Before getting into the why, let’s define seasonality and talk through a few common examples.
The Pros and Cons of Spot Rates Vs. Contract Rates
Depending on how frequently you ship freight, you've probably had the debate on whether you should use the spot market versus the contract market. After all, they are two of the most common pricing options when shipping truckload freight.
How to Forecast Your Transportation Costs Going into 2021
This time of the year, many of us are trying to plan ahead to next year. For shippers, that means figuring out your transportation expenses — which will be even more challenging than usual this year. Please note, your planning will vary based on the type of market you service, but here is a broad stroke into some of the things to consider when making your transportation plans in 2021.
What Does a Freight Brokerage Do? Your Guide to Broker Basics
A well-rounded transportation provider network includes many types of carriers, from asset-based companies to specialized providers to freight brokerages.
How Does Trailer Type Impact Freight Shipping Costs?
If you ship equipment that requires specialized trailers, it can be hard to remember which trailer type makes the most sense for you from both a cost and safety standpoint. After all, the equipment you’re..
Accessorial Charges 101: Defining Trucking Industry Surcharges
If you've ever received an itemized quote from your transportation provider, you've probably come across a few surcharges you've never heard of. Like any trade, there are a lot of industry-specific terms..
Freight Broker vs. Asset Carrier: What Logistics Provider is Right for You?
This always seems to be a topic of discussion in our industry with no clear-cut solution. You may be left wondering, “Should I use a freight broker or asset carrier?” Whether you ship high volumes of..
Why Do Trucking Rates Change? [And How to Avoid Paying More]
As a transportation provider, one of the most common questions we get from our customers and prospects is why do trucking rates change? You’ve probably wondered the same thing yourself a time or two. In this..
Same-Day Freight Shipping Costs Explained: What Affects Price & How to Save
When your freight needs to move today, every minute matters — but your budget does, too. Same-day shipping is one of the fastest services available in logistics, often bridging critical supply chain gaps,..
How Does Freight Seasonality Impact Shipping Costs?
Whether or not you, as a shipper, move goods that have changing demand depending on the season, you are affected by those that do. Before getting into the why, let’s define seasonality and talk through a few..
The Pros and Cons of Spot Rates Vs. Contract Rates
Depending on how frequently you ship freight, you've probably had the debate on whether you should use the spot market versus the contract market. After all, they are two of the most common pricing..
How to Forecast Your Transportation Costs Going into 2021
This time of the year, many of us are trying to plan ahead to next year. For shippers, that means figuring out your transportation expenses — which will be even more challenging than usual this year. Please..
