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 [...]
Every year, Black Friday brings record-breaking sales and record-breaking shipping stress. For retailers, manufacturers, and distributors, the weeks around Thanksgiving can either be a huge opportunity or a logistical nightmare. While most teams focus on marketing and promotions [...]
In the freight world, even the most reliable carriers and careful packaging can't guarantee that every shipment will arrive in perfect condition. Damage, theft, and delays are all part of logistics reality. That's why freight insurance isn't just an add-on, it's a safeguard for your business, protecting [..]
In logistics, the way you handle and store goods directly impacts both efficiency and cost. Two of the most common strategies, cross-docking and warehousing, operate very differently. Understanding which approach fits your business can mean the difference between unnecessary [...]