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How Small Truckload (STL) Transportation Can Solve Your Long-Haul Transportation Needs
Small Truckload shipping refers to transportation services that utilize vehicles that are smaller than standard 53’ semi trailers, including sprinter vans, cargo vans, box trucks and straight trucks. Unlike traditional small vehicle logistics, which is primarily…
12 Dec 22
Supply Chain 101: Intro to Expedite Shipping
In business, as in life, timing is everything. And there are few businesses in which timing is more important than transportation and logistics. When time is of the essence, many shippers turn to expedite services. Traditional expedite services have advantages—and disadvantages—that shippers need to understand before adding this mode to their…
06 Oct 22
Double Brokering vs Co-Brokering: Knowing the Difference
While the terms “double brokering” and “co-brokering” are often used interchangeably in freight logistics, there is a massive gap between them in the legal and ethical terrain… Double brokering is a contentious and often unethical practice in the freight industry. Contrastingly, co-brokering is a legitimate, collaborative method where two or more brokers…
11 Apr 24
Fraud-Free Freight: Building a Resilient Transportation Network
Reliability and security are the cornerstones of every efficient business, and freight logistics is no exception. Risks like different fraudulent activities pose a severe threat, impacting financial stability, eroding trust, and compromising the efficiency of supply chains. Fraud prevention mechanisms are crucial as they prevent financial losses and maintain the integrity and reliability of transportation networks…
04 Apr 24
The Impact of Consumer Habits on E-commerce Supply Chain
What consumers want and how they want to receive that is what has been driving and shaping e-commerce for many decades. Consumer habits affect everything, from the way of delivery to the way products are bought and sold, creating a ripple effect that extends throughout the entire supply chain…
28 Mar 24
Understanding Different Types of Freight Quotes
The mastery of requesting the right freight quotes is half the battle when it comes to effective cost management and logistics planning. These estimates provided by carriers or logistics companies detailing the cost of transporting goods have a significant effect on budgeting and planning for businesses selling products nationwide or worldwide…
21 Mar 24
Understanding Carrier Liability in Freight Transportation
Freight damage and loss would be a real headache if no carrier liability exists. In freight transportation, it stands as a fundamental force, ensuring hassle-free movement of goods across borders throughout the world. At its core, it refers to the legal responsibility of carriers for shipments in case of loss, damage, or delay under their care…
15 Mar 24
Double Brokering: Risks and Solutions
Double brokering is a complex logistics phenomenon, often accompanied by misconceptions and additional risks. At its core, it involves a scenario where a freight broker transfers the responsibility to another broker instead of directly assigning a shipment to a carrier…
08 Mar 24
One Size Does Not Fit All: Right-Sizing Your Shipping Solution
The right-sizing dilemma for shipments that fall in the gap between FTL (Full Truckload) and LTL (Less than Truckload) has been one of the prevailing inefficiencies in the trucking industry. The tendency to employ oversized shipping options for smaller cargo not only leads to increased costs but also contributes to a larger carbon footprint.
01 Mar 24
How to Avoid Cargo Theft
Cargo theft poses a growing threat to the logistics industry, with a notable surge in incidents during the second quarter of 2023. According to CargoNet, a company specializing in tracking voluntarily reported cargo thefts, a staggering 582 incidents occurred in the United States and Canada during this period. The total value of stolen goods surpassed $44 million, marking a concerning 57% year-over-year increase compared to 2022…
23 Feb 24
Efficient Freight Movement in Congested Areas: Small Trucks as a Smart Solution
American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) congestion cost study uncovers the substantial impact of traffic congestion on the industry, with a shocking $94.6 billion financial effect. This is due to 1.27 billion hours of delays, equivalent to over 460,000 truck drivers being idle for a year…
15 Feb 24
6 Proven Strategies for Reducing Shipping Costs
In this blog, we’ll delve into six tried-and-tested tactics to curb your shipping expenditure, from minimizing idle transport miles and efficient route planning to harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology…
08 Feb 24
How to Choose Between LTL and STL Shipping
Making an informed decision between Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Small-Truckload (STL) shipping options presents a considerable challenge for businesses seeking to strike a harmonious balance between the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their supply chains. As the largest small truck network in the United States, offering STL services tailored for time-sensitive, fragile, or high-value shipments, we understand these complexities like nobody else in the shipping business…
25 Jan 24
How to Implement a Successful Last-Mile Delivery Strategy
The final leg of delivery, known as last-mile delivery, assumes a critical role in shaping the customer experience, with the potential to either make or break it. Despite its brevity, it profoundly influences customer contentment and loyalty to a brand, making it a critical consideration for businesses…
18 Jan 24