What Can You Ship in a Dry Van Trailer? (a List of Common Dry Van Commodities)
If your business ships freight, you’re probably familiar with this enclosed 53-foot trailer designed to protect cargo from the elements. Often, ...3 min. read
What Kinds of Pallets Are Used for Freight Shipping?
If your company hasn’t ever used pallets to ship freight, or if you’re simply wondering about making a size change, you’re in the right place.7 min. read
What is a Layover Fee in Trucking?
Layover fees are one of the more common trucking industry surcharges as they can, realistically, pop up on any shipment — regardless of size, ...5 min. read
How Low Can Freight Rates Go? (3 Factors That Set the Floor)
Trucking companies have several fixed expenses to attend to. These expenses prevent spot rates from falling too low; trucking companies need to ...2:37
5 Common Ways to Tender Freight: a Head to Head Comparison
Negotiating is a huge part of any logistics professional’s job. Though this takes many forms, you probably negotiate most when tendering ...5 min. read
The Trucking Industry In February 2023: What you should know
Freight transportation in February can be challenging without knowing what to expect. Let's discuss some common patterns in trucking marketplaces ...
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February 2023 Trucking Industry Forecast: What We Expect Transportation to Look Like in February
February is kind of a slow month in the transportation industry. There's generally a drop off in the volume of freight moving around the ...33:06
Why Truck Driver Experience and Quality Should Matter to You
Truck drivers are a central piece of the transportation industry. It's a luxury to have great drivers hauling your freight. With experience and ...2:46
2023 Transportation Industry Forecast
Every year, the transportation industry experiences widespread fluctuations, testing transportation companies and shippers in unique ways. This ...6:34
3 Advantages of Receiving Multiple Quotes For Your Freight Shipments
As a shipper with consistent transportation requirements, you're constantly searching for ripe new spot quotes. There are several advantages to ...2:57
Top 10 LTL Carriers in 2023 (and 4 Tips for Choosing Yours)
If you’ve utilized LTL services in the past, you understand how disruptive things can get when something goes wrong or communication fails. . ...7 min. read
Engineering Services for Heavy Haul Permits: What They Are, How Much They Cost & When You Need Them
The legal requirements for OSOW shipping — permits, escort vehicles, route surveys — fluctuate based on location. Similarly, whether your heavy ...5 min. read
