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Shrink Wrap vs. Tarps: Which Is Better For Your Freight?

There’s a lot at stake every time your cargo leaves its origin. With money on the line and your reputation in the balance, you need to ensure your ...

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Police Escorts 101: What to Know About Patrol Requirements for Freight

Shippers must be aware that over-dimensional loads may need a police escort at one or more points in their journey. If your shipment ...

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The Trucking Industry in April 2024: What you should know

April is a great month for freight movement. Refrigerated transport picks back up, open-deck shipments move with increased frequency in all portions ...

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

To the uninitiated, “headhaul vs. backhaul” may sound more like a football play than anything to do with transportation. 

But these ...

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

Everyone likes convenience. Americans like it so much we named a whole genre of stores after it! For shippers, working with a single ...

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Dry Van vs. Flatbed Shipping: Which is More Expensive & Why?

Chocolate vs. vanilla. The Rock vs. Stone Cold. Dry van vs. flatbed shipping. Life is full of tough calls! Among the toughest for shippers? ...

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DOT Week 2024: What You Should Know About "Blitz Week" This May

DOT Week 2024, the annual CVSA International Roadcheck, is coming up once again. Are you wondering how this year's round of testing will impact your ...

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The Trucking Industry in March 2024: What you should know

The first month of spring brings some unique changes to the trucking world. As transitional a month as there is, here's what you should know about ...

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The Trucking Industry In February 2024: 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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Truckload Transportation Industry Forecast 2024

From record highs in 2021, domestic truckload freight rates continued their downward trajectory, with spot rates bottoming out this ...

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The 11 Most Common Trailer Types Used in the Trucking Industry in 2024

There are a lot of different trailer types used to move freight in the shipping industry and which is best for your business? In this article, we'll ...

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