KEY TAKEAWAYS:
What Shippers Should Know About Back-to-School Freight Season

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

You’re not imagining things: Cargo theft really is on the rise — and it has been for a while.


The last few Augusts in the trucking industry have looked a bit different than the market shippers are experiencing today.
It’s frustrating when your freight rates change — especially on short notice. Freight transportation isn’t your company’s only expense, but the more you pay these bills the more you realize how volatile they are. They might even be your most unpredictable expense each period.

After a hard-hitting few months, sometimes it’s nice to have an off-season. A period of time dedicated to taking a step back, evaluating past performances and planning for the future.

Whether we're talking Christmas or the Fourth of July, holiday freight shipping requires careful planning to avoid costly disruptions, rate spikes, and capacity shortages.

You’re worried about finding capacity this season. Two years ago, no one could’ve predicted the hectic nature of our world over the last 12 months. People, supply chains and businesses have suffered at the hands of a relentless virus and, as the world clambers toward normalcy once more, your shipments are ready to go out the door.
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.
Posted by Mark Andres on Mar 11, 2025 10:33:26 AM
You’re not imagining things: Cargo theft really is on the rise — and it has been for a while.
Posted by Keith Samuelson on Jul 22, 2024 9:00:00 AM
The last few Augusts in the trucking industry have looked a bit different than the market shippers are experiencing today.
Posted by Zach Pardoe on May 29, 2023 10:00:00 AM
It’s frustrating when your freight rates change — especially on short notice. Freight transportation isn’t your company’s only expense, but the more you pay these bills the more you realize how volatile..
Posted by Crystal Lahr on Oct 6, 2021 10:00:00 AM
After a hard-hitting few months, sometimes it’s nice to have an off-season. A period of time dedicated to taking a step back, evaluating past performances and planning for the future.
Posted by Jordan Sandstrom on Sep 8, 2021 10:00:00 AM
Whether we're talking Christmas or the Fourth of July, holiday freight shipping requires careful planning to avoid costly disruptions, rate spikes, and capacity shortages.
Posted by Crystal Lahr on Apr 23, 2021 10:00:00 AM
You’re worried about finding capacity this season. Two years ago, no one could’ve predicted the hectic nature of our world over the last 12 months. People, supply chains and businesses have suffered at the..
Posted by Dean Pasek on Feb 15, 2021 9:12:28 AM
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..
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