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By:
Brad Loeb
October 25th, 2022
As we enter the final quarter of the calendar year, the question, 'Is the U.S. in a recession?' continues to get more complicated.
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By:
Taylor Borum
August 1st, 2022
Every economy experiences fluctuations of booms (expansions) and contractions (recessions), commonly referred to as the business cycle. Similarly, the freight industry experiences ...
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By:
Ryan Poynter
April 22nd, 2022
Spurred by a global pandemic, the boom of e-commerce has created an increase in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services. To remain competitive, many businesses are forced to ...
Carrier Relations | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Rates | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker
By:
Landyn Fassett
March 1st, 2022
Have you ever opened a bill to find out you owe more than originally quoted? Not fun! But it happens, and the logistics industry is no exception. A billing adjustment, commonly ...
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By:
Taylor Borum
February 3rd, 2022
There are numerous advantages to shipping LTL, including reduced costs, robust back-office support from experienced teams, enhanced tracking technology, and improved ...
Freight/Shipping Trends | Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Logistics | Best Practices | Freight Rates | Shippers
By:
Jason McNinch
February 1st, 2022
With the freight market already off to a hot start in 2022, steady rates and stable capacity are as crucial as ever for both shippers and transportation providers. According to a ...
Carrier Relations | Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Safety | Freight Rates | Freight Management | Shippers
By:
Deon Berube
January 25th, 2022
Generally, permitted loads are classified as overweight (heavy haul) or oversized (over-dimensional or OD) loads.
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By:
Ryan Poynter
October 12th, 2021
Are you a shipper looking to source less-than-truckload (LTL) solutions for your business? Are you confident that your current LTL freight pricing agreements are yielding the most ...
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