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January 18, 2022

What Are LTL Freight Rates

Less than truckload (LTL) freight means transporting products or goods that do not require a full truckload. These freight loads are smaller and result in multiple shipments on one truck. These shipments usually range from 150 pounds – 10,000 pounds.

January 11, 2022

What is a Transportation Management System?

While operating in a progressively complex logistics world, companies currently need all the help they can get to help them work smarter, easier, and more efficiently. As a result, technology like Transportation Management Systems is now more critical than ever.

December 28, 2021

Trending Transportation Update: December 2021

Check out last month's new transportation updates in the shipping industry.

December 21, 2021

What are deadhead miles?

When a truck is loaded and driving to its destination, truck drivers earn money in the trucking industry. This is because the more cargo you haul, the more you make. However, what is it called when a truck is empty and driving on the road? These are considered deadhead miles and are what truck drivers try to avoid the most. 

December 14, 2021

What is Cross Docking in Supply Chain Management?

Cross-docking is a logistics strategy when carrier immediately unloads the cargo from an incoming container and then loads it directly to an outbound carrier. It is a practice that keeps supply chains moving in a productive, effective manner.

December 7, 2021

Logistics of Santa

With Christmas right around the corner, thousands of boys and girls are preparing their letters to Santa all over the world, patiently waiting for Christmas day. Each year, children wake up and spring out of bed, with the realization that Santa has finally come. Running to their Christmas trees, only to be amazed each year by the gifts underneath. This expectation must be satisfied on time for each kid worldwide because the delivery of happiness can't wait on Christmas, right?

November 30, 2021

Trending Transportation Updates: November 2021

Check out last month's new transportation updates in the shipping industry.

November 23, 2021

3PL vs Freight Broker: What Is the Difference?

Many terms are confused in the logistics and transportation industry, especially if you don't have years of industry experience. Examples of words that might be confused are '3PL Provider' and 'freight broker.' Many shippers consider these terms interchangeable; however, there is a significant difference between a 3PL and a freight broker.

November 16, 2021

You and Your 3PL

Trust and Respect. The two things needed to build a successful relationship with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Often, these terms become the exception, not the rule. As a result, many shippers that use 3PL providers believe that micromanagement and persistent price pressure will prove the best result. In reality, the opposite is true.

November 9, 2021

What is drop and hook trucking?

The shipping industry has noticed that most of the companies use preloaded containers. So, this makes us assume that drop and hook would be a hit with shippers and carriers? But what is drop and hook, and what are the advantages?

November 2, 2021

Trending Transportation Updates: October 2021

Check out last month's new transportation updates in the shipping industry.

October 26, 2021

Inbound Logistics vs. Outbound Logistics

A company’s logistics is turning materials into products and delivering the products to the customers. We know these processes as “inbound logistics” and “outbound logistics.” Knowing the difference between the two is essential for understanding the flow of logistics.

October 19, 2021

What Is Logistics Management and Why Is It Important?

Logistics management is a primary factor in the success of any company’s operations and has a direct impact on its bottom line. Additionally, meeting customer demand and providing superior service is one of the goals of good logistics management.

October 12, 2021

Liftgate Service: what is it, and do you need it?

If you are ordering a heavy load for your business, you will need to consider how it will be delivered. Usually, heavy equipment is shipped on a pallet and arrives on either an FTL (full-truckload) or LTL (less-than-truckload). If your facility has access to a loading dock, then you're set. However, what happens if you don't have access to a loading dock? How will you get the products off the truck? Considering a liftgate service could be your best option.