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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Which States Have Oversize Freight Restrictions For The 2024 Eclipse?

Posted by Michael Carlson on Apr 4, 2024 9:39:27 AM

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. 

The path of totality — areas that will experience a total eclipse of the sun —..

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How Port Closures Impact Domestic & International Shipping

Posted by Jay Thomassen on Mar 28, 2024 3:00:00 PM

On March 26, 2024, the 984-foot cargo ship M/V Dali hit a pillar of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its total collapse into the Patapsco River. 

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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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What is an Asset Carrier with Brokerage Authority?

Posted by Derik Gertken on Mar 13, 2024 10:00:00 AM

You have some gaps to fill in your carrier network, but only want to onboard the right fit. Who ya gonna call?

With so many options to choose from, it’s understandable to wonder which type of provider is best..

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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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Headhaul vs. Backhaul: Definitions & Their Effect on Shipping Costs

Posted by Eric Olson on Mar 8, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Line hauls and tankers and BOLs, oh my! The transportation industry has a lot of lingo. As a shipper, if trucking isn’t your first language, you might struggle to keep up in conversations with your carrier. 

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Having Multiple Carriers in an Area: Pros, Cons & How to Choose

Posted by Justin Werner on Mar 6, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Everyone likes convenience. Americans like it so much we named a whole genre of stores after it!

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[Video] Top 5 Logistics Conferences in 2024

Posted by Josh Rivers on Jan 16, 2024 10:56:32 AM

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Freight Measurements Matter: Dimensions and Piece Count in Freight Shipping

Posted by Nick Bridenstine on Oct 30, 2023 10:09:37 AM

In some senses, the trucking industry is an information industry. Not an information technology industry (although trucking companies rely on world-class technology). Not a research industry. An industry that..

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