Selecting the right trailer type is one of the most critical decisions in freight shipping. Whether you're shipping furniture across the country or transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, understanding the differences between dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated trailers can [...]
Understanding freight class is essential for managing LTL freight shipping costs. Freight class directly affects freight rates, carrier selection, and accessorial charges. With NMFC updates continuing into 2026, knowing how freight class works helps you avoid reclassification fees and billing surprises. [...]
Your freight invoices are getting harder to predict. Not because carriers are playing games, but because the fundamentals ofLTL shipping shifted in 2025 and those changes are now fully in effect. If your Q1 2026 shipping costs don't match what you budgeted, here's what changed and how to fix it. [...]
Winter shipping is not just about slower deliveries or higher fuel costs. Cold weather introduces specific operational risks that can quietly disrupt your supply chain if you do not prepare for them in advance. For small and medium-sized businesses, these disruptions hit harder. Tight margins leave [...]
As the U.S. freight shipping industry moves toward 2026, logistics leaders are operating in a landscape shaped less by disruption and more by structural change. Nearshoring, digitalization, sustainability pressure, and capacity constraints are no longer emerging trends. They are defining how freight moves across [...]
If you've ever driven on a highway, you've seen dry vans. These enclosed, non-refrigerated trailers are the backbone of freight shipping in North America, moving about 70% of all cargo. They're simple, reliable, and cost-effective, which is exactly why they dominate the industry. A standard [...]
If you've always shipped through a traditional freight broker (calling or emailing a person you know), switching to a digital freight platform can feel risky. The promise is tempting: faster quotes, easier booking, everything in one place. But how do you know if the platform is legit, reliable, and safe? [...]
Shipping fragile items doesn't have to be a gamble. After years of trial and error in the freight industry, we've learned that the difference between a safe delivery and a damage claim comes down to using the right materials and techniques. Here are the specific strategies that actually work. [..]
Shipping freight shouldn't feel like a paperwork maze. Yet for many businesses, missing or incorrect documents are the biggest reasons for delays, reclassification fees, and shipment holds. With the right documentation checklist (especially a properly completed [...]
Choosing between Less Than Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) shipping directly impacts your operational costs, delivery speed, and product safety. This guide breaks down both methods with practical scenarios to help you make the right decision for your business. LTL Shipping [...]