Experts recommend that drivers make a scheduled stop at least once every twenty minutes, especially when they’re undertaking a particularly long journey. Of course, you can’t just stop next to the side of the road and that’s why rest stops … Read More
Negotiating better rates for pricing LTL (or Less Than Truckload) cargo shipments can be tricky. It can also be the difference between a supplier choosing you or choosing your competitor instead. In business, negotiating skills really matter. Here’s how you … Read More
Supply chain management is a business that millions of people and industries all over the world count on, and if one element within the supply chain becomes affected, then you know that the rest of the supply chain will be … Read More
With an expected industry growth of 4.33-percent between 2018 and 2022, this year presents challenges and opportunities for freight broking. As capacity tightens, and rates escalate, brokers are feeling the pinch more than ever before. It’s possible to remain profitable, … Read More
Freight forwarding is a critical component of exporting goods. Finding the best freight forwarder for your supply chain should seem like an easy task, considering more than 40,000 companies are offering this service across 150 countries around the globe. However, … Read More
If you’re interested in becoming a transportation broker, now is the perfect time! The economy is growing, which means that opportunities for freight brokers are abounding. But how do you become a transportation broker? Here’s some insight…
Truck drivers have one of the most important and demanding jobs. They have to contend with long hours, inclement weather, treacherous terrain, and other drivers, all while pulling a big rig behind them and ensuring that the goods they are … Read More
It’s estimated that there are 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States: The number of truck drivers that are not behind the wheel is even higher. The truck industry is changing drastically, and the demand is rising far above … Read More
Freight rates are somewhat complicated to the person who doesn’t know how they are calculated. That’s why it is important to understand the ins and outs of freight rates. If you can understand how these rates are calculated, you will … Read More
When it comes to shipping, many companies will opt for less than truck load shipping; particularly when they believe that their freight load won’t be enough to fill a full trailer to capacity. However, many organizations will find that shipping … Read More