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How to Evaluate a Transportation Provider

Before you load your valuable assets onto a truck, it’s important to know who is behind that truck. Who is the broker or ...

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How to Deal With Point of Contact Changes at Your Freight Carrier

You may meet a new point of contact — often with little to no notice. While this can be jarring at first, taking a few simple steps can keep business ...

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Cargo Theft: What It Is, How to Prevent It, What To Do If It Happens to You

Cargo theft is rare, but its impact is wide. Learn the what cargo theft looks like and how to prevent it.

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Freight Rate Spot Quotes: How to Get One, How to Compare Them and Negotiation Tips

The first step in arranging a shipment is to reach out to a carrier or broker and receive a rate. With just that information, you can decide which ...

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Top 11 Load Board Apps for Carriers in 2023

As a trucking company and/or truck driver, you understand the important role technology plays in our marketplace. Often, making ends meet and ...

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How Much Does Short-Haul Freight Shipping Cost? What Sets Rates, How You Can Save

Short haul loads are classified as under 250 miles. While long distances famously keep drivers away from home for days or weeks at a time, short-haul ...

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How to Prepare Freight for Shipping: Specify and Measure

In the transportation industry, size matters. It's important that the driver (and the route planners) know exactly what will be ...

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How to Prepare for Shipping During Hurricane Season

Regardless of your actual proximity to a hurricane, you are likely to feel the impact when it hits. And while many of us in land-locked states ...

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The Trucking Industry in August 2023: What you should know

If you've ever moved freight throughout August, you know how difficult moving goods at this time of year can be. In this article, we'll break down ...

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