FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Operational trucking charges and costs are nothing new. They derive from a confluence of factors, including truck industry volatility. To that end, here are the top steps for carriers to get more from their fleets and proactively manage operational trucking costs. But how can a trucking company achieve this goal?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

What’s in this article: How to become a shipper of choice. For instance, even if a truck picks up the load on time, if the delivery is a midnight drop, the driver might be forced to idle at the destination—wasting precious hours of service (HoS) which in the carriers/driver’s eyes is lost revenues. Ideal shipment characteristics.

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Carter Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Blog Topics. How to Take On Today’s Cross-Border Shipping Challenges. Truck driver shortage. How to Address These Issues. The post How to Take On Today’s Cross-Border Shipping Challenges appeared first on Carter Logistics. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Trade wars. Rising freight rates.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Overcoming Floral Logistics Complexities Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 8, 2024 Floral logistics, shaped by global demand, has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. Challenges and solutions in floral logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

For those who are seeking how to be a successful freight broker, they should first look at how they can make themselves stand out. Here are three tips to help guide you on how to be a successful freight broker and freight sales and ultimately, freight broker profit. . 3 Tips on How to Be a Successful Freight Broker.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In a recent blog, I talked about what makes an organization resilient and agile. Resiliency and agility are becoming more and more important as the pace of change in the trucking industry continues to accelerate. It can seem like a daunting task to

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Optimizing packaging and consolidating shipments helps you maximize every inch of truck space and keep costs down. Weight, Dimensions & Speed: The Three Critical Factors Carriers charge based on weight and volume, but did you know that wasted space can drive up your costs? The sooner you need a shipment, the more expensive it will be.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

Blog Topics. 5th Annual United Way Human Truck Pull. Carter Express & Logistics is excited to announce that Saturday, September the 8th at 10:00 am we will be the Presenting Sponsor and Event Sponsor this year at the 5th Annual United Way Human Truck Pull. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. More Information!

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. Refrigerated trucking is not only more specialized than dry freight hauling but offers more earning potential, and there are certain times of the year during which you can count on higher freight volumes to keep your company profitable. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

A poor or negative cash position can cause executives to look at how to reduce expenses to survive. Market volatility insight presents value to carriers that learn to recognize how trends lead to challenges and why those challenges represent opportunities for improvement. Request a SONAR Demo.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Through the LTL shipping method, you’ll only be paying for the space occupied by the engine in the freight truck. Individual LTL shipments range from 50 to 5,000 kg, more than enough for motorcycle, automobile, and even aircraft engines. This can significantly cut back costs compared to a full truckload service.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel costs: Last-mile fuel costs require careful management as they make up 25% of a truck’s operational costs over volatile price fluctuations. Read also: How to Calculate the Cost of Transport 2. Read also: What Makes Every Delivery More Efficient Than the Last How to reduce delivery costs of last-mile?

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

According to the American Trucking Association, the industry faced a shortage of over 80,000 drivers in 2021, projected to grow to 160,000 by 2030 if current trends continue. Current State of Driver Availability Statistics The trucking industry, which is pivotal to the economy, is grappling with an unprecedented shortage of drivers.

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The post How to Find Trucking Capacity in a Tight Market and Reduce Truckload Freight Costs appeared first on MercuryGate International. As seasonality and disruption continue to redefine the capacity crisis, more companies turn to new […].

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Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

To learn more about the benefits and implementation of sustainable supply chain management, you check out our eco-friendly blog focusing on the subject. 78% of people say that, “despite their desire to support companies that align with their values, they don’t know how to identify environmentally friendly companies.” We hope you do!

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When it comes to planning RFPs and figuring out which carrier partnerships to pursue, shipping managers need to be aware of the various trucking carriers with availability. And knowing their differences and how those differences amount to varying service levels, including benefits, are key to success. . Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices. A confident, data-driven trucking RFP undertaking can make a big difference in freight spend.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 13, 2021

Shippers hoping for trucking rate relief in 2022 are going to be severely disappointed. The trucking freight market is one of the most volatile markets on the planet, especially since 2014. If you really want to understand the market’s rate direction, you must understand how supply and demand is structured. You need a driver.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2018

It’s especially frustrating if goods are traveling overseas by truck or van… it’s a long way back to the depot to print off new labels if they go missing or have the incorrect information on them. Labeling mishaps cost time, money and resources.

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Envase Technologies

JULY 21, 2022

Four steps to recession-proof your small trucking company. Without question, the largest cost incurred by any small trucking company is the purchase of fuel. And given what has happened with fuel prices in recent months in a concerningly volatile fuel market, small trucking companies need every advantage they can get here.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Before you begin LTL shipping, you need to be familiar with what it is and how to use it. This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. How does it work? What is LTL freight?

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

Every inch of space available in delivery vans, trucks, semis and cargo crates is valuable. In the past, calculating freight class depended on the physical weight of an item, as well as what else could be shipped within the same truck to set a cost per hundredweight (CPW). How to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements.

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Improving sustainability in trucking requires a fresh look at everything in the industry. Taking a renewed look at backhaul in trucking to reduce the act of "shipping air" is a great way to cut emissions while improving driver safety, enhancing efficiency, and creating more revenue.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Usually, such loads are transported with flatbed trucks. Speaking of machinery and equipment, cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, cranes, forklifts, large auto parts, and similar items all fall under the category of equipment and machinery. If you don’t know how to pack your freight, consult with your shipping partner.

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West Coast and California Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In our last blog post , we examined some of the characteristics you should look for in a refrigerated truck carrier – specifically one that specializes in candy and snack products. While most of these characteristics are the same across the country, there are a few West-Coast-specific items to keep an eye on.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 25, 2022

The trucking industry was hard hit, but at the same time people woke up to how essential it was and how fragile our global supply chain is. But all these challenges brought new opportunities and much needed attention to the entire trucking industry. Overnight people learned how to use Zoom, Slack, and Teams.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. According to FleetOwner , “ trucking companies must go where the data leads them, not where they think it is going to lead them. The post How to price freight loads: carriers that use data price more accurately appeared first on SONAR.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Certified Supply Chain Professional : Learn how to develop streamlined supply chain operations. And don’t be afraid to ask their advice on how to start out in the industry. You could pick up a job as a warehouse picker, a forklift driver, or even a truck driver. Marketing Yourself. LinkedIn is the best platform for this.

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 3, 2021

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

This week our friends from Quality Scales Unlimited are contributing to our blog. Quality Scales Unlimited is a company that “sells all types of scale equipment, from highly sensitive lab scales to heavy capacity truck scales.” So, with further ado, here is their guest blog on material handling.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

This may include vans, trucks, or even specialized vehicles equipped with refrigeration units for transporting temperature-sensitive items. Additionally, creating informative blog posts and obtaining backlinks from authoritative healthcare websites can help boost your website’s rankings in search engine results.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

What’s in this article: How to gain sustainability through digitalization and technology. For example, human and electric-powered bicycles, droids, combination drones, trucks, and collaborative cargo platforms are technology-based solutions that profoundly impact last-mile shipping. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. And it’s equally important to know the top 10 challenges for shippers in negotiating trucking contracts like limited headhaul insight and how to overcome them. Trucking contracts are not necessarily built for disruption.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2021

And the effects are becoming evident as trucking compliance with applicable routing guide requirements deteriorate. The truckload market appeared to be on a path toward stability with rejection rates sliding slowly through the first month of the year before winter storms disrupted trucking networks and shipper production cycles.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

As fresh produce is transported only through refrigerated trucks, the temperature-controlled capacity begins to tighten, and freight rates increase sometimes as much as 30%. Tips for shipping fresh produce: How to ship frozen food. Regardless of the circumstances, greenery and veggies are always in high demand during this time.

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Shipchain

APRIL 8, 2020

Professional truck drivers are currently facing a surging demand like none other. Keep reading for a full dive on the current trucking industry outlook and how we can be helping truckers in the COVID-19 era. What the Trucking Industry Looks Like in the COVID-19 World.

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