Resources & Insights
Key Takeaways:
- Most cross-border freight is transported via through-trailer service or transloading.
- Through-trailer is best for over-dimensional and high-value freight.
- Transloading is best for flexibility and remote destinations within Mexico.
- Choosing the right transportation provider and customs broker is critical to properly coordinating cross-border movements.
- Mind the insurance gap: U.S. coverage stops at the border.
Many shippers rely on brokers to find capacity and manage loads, yet not all brokers operate with the same level of transparency, communication, or accountability.
You’re looking to move a shipment but are unsure of whether or not using a freight brokerage is right for you. This can be a difficult decision, but it doesn’t have to be.
Finding trucks to pull your freight in the current market is continuing to prove difficult. That’s forcing you to get more creative in the way you find capacity for a reasonable price.
A well-rounded transportation provider network includes many types of carriers, from asset-based companies to specialized providers to freight brokerages.
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.
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.
One of the first decisions shippers face is whether to work with a freight broker or an asset-based carrier.
