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 [...]
68% of shippers who lose a shipment without insurance never recover more than 10% of its value. Don't let your business become part of that statistic. The Truth About "Carrier Liability". Here's what most shippers discover too late: Your carrier is NOT responsible for the full value of your cargo.
November is here. If you haven't locked in your holiday freight capacity yet, you're running out of time. Carriers are filling up. Rates are climbing. The flexible terms you could have negotiated in October? Those are gone. What's left are limited slots, premium pricing and the hope that your backup [...]
October marks the beginning of one of the most critical periods for global logistics. As businesses prepare for the fourth quarter's peak sales season, supply chain disruptions can become true operational nightmares. According to data from the Council of Supply Chain Management [...]
Most small to mid-sized businesses waste hours every day on freight logistics: logging into carrier portals, requesting quotes by phone, manually entering shipment data, and chasing down tracking information. For companies shipping 10+ LTL loads per week, that's significant time spent on [...]