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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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Logistics | Cargo Claims | Transportation | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Emily M. Chiarizia, Esq.
February 22nd, 2022

Brokers and forwarders both play a vital role in logistics and cargo movement. They have many similarities, and the terms “broker” and “forwarder” are often used interchangeably. ...

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Agency Ownership | Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Best Practices | Employee Retention | Recruiting | Logistics Careers

By: Lauren Russell
February 16th, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless areas of our lives, including how we work and who we work for. While leaving a job for greener pastures isn't new, we've seen an ...

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Industry News | Logistics | Transportation | carriers | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Tieler Poulson
February 11th, 2022

If ‘supply chain’ ruled the overused words list in 2021, ‘bottleneck’ and ‘logjam’ are surely in the running for 2022. This week, we’ve got our eyes peeled for the trucker ...

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Carrier Relations | Logistics | Transportation | Freight Management | Shippers

By: Taylor Borum
February 10th, 2022

Over the years, Valentine's Day has become an increasingly lucrative business for retailers. Studies predict consumers will spend $23.9 billion on Valentine's Day this year, ...

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Carrier Relations | Business Advice | Logistics | Transportation | Best Practices | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

By: Ryan Poynter
February 8th, 2022

Less-than-truckload shipping (LTL) is the consolidation and transport of numerous small loads from various shippers on one truck. Each shipper pays for the portion of the trailer ...

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Carrier Relations | Business Advice | Technology | Logistics | Transportation | Safety | Freight Rates | Freight Management | Shippers | Freight Broker

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 ...

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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 ...

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