Truck deficits expected in Florida this produce season.
Last week Florida’s agricultural industry avoided catastrophic freezing temperatures. Regardless of the near miss there will be less truck loads available this year. Even though last weekend Florida had low temperature the citrus crops were not damaged. Florida is the leading supplier of oranges to the world. The forecast for this produce season will see […]
Standard Size Pallets
The pallets that most shippers use are standard size, but what exactly is a standard size pallet? Pallets come in a variety of sizes including but not limited to 40 x 48. Pallets can come in a range of sizes up to 48 x 48. The largest standard size pallet allowed by many LTL companies […]
Higher Spot Market Truckload rates coming soon
Those of us in the freight shipping industry have known for quite some time that fuel prices and a shortage of trucks have kept shipping rates unusually high. This has certainly not been easy on shippers and receivers in all industries across the board. It makes no difference if you ship roofing materials, tiles or […]
Freight Shipping for Online Shippers
Internet sites such as Ebay and other auction sites have opened wholesale purchasing to just about anyone. The hobbyist can find that engine to restore his classic car or the outdoorsman who needs that tractor attachment for his farm or extended property. There are great deals to be had throughout this great nation but what […]
Does Your Small Business Need A Freight Broker?
If your business is struggling to manage freight shipments, you may be wondering whether hiring a freight broker for small businesses is the right move. Freight brokers offer valuable support by connecting shippers with reliable carriers, negotiating competitive rates, and handling logistics paperwork. For companies without a dedicated logistics team, a freight broker can be […]
Intermodal Rail Setting New Records
As shippers look for alternate ways to meet the ever tightening capacity market of available trucks intermodal rail has grown in ways not ever seen in history. Union Pacific and FEC rail lines are almost always running at capacity. Railroad companies such as CSX and BNSF are at the forefront of this market. BNSF has alotted […]
Has trucking recovered?
The Economic Trucking Crash of 2008 The 2008 economic crash had many casualties and the trucking industry was no exception. Many small and medium sized over the road trucking operations closed down and sold their trucks off. Prior to the 2008 economic meltdown the trucking industry was dealing with the never ending problem that never […]
How to handle freight shipments to and from Canada?
Well don’t worry Freight-Specialist can walk you through the steps required to handle your cross border shipments so that they go as smooth as any other LTL or FTL shipment. The requirements are slightly different depending on the direction of the shipment. If the shipment is bound for the US the requirements are different than […]
How To Ship A Car Engine | Shipping A Car Engine
How to prepare an engine or transmission for proper freight shipment? Shipping a car engine is easy if you follow some simple rules. The most important factor is preparedness and having the correct materials on hand. Shipping a car engine or transmission following the rules below will help make your engine shipment a success. Both engine […]
FTL vs LTL Freight Shipping
FTL vs LTL: Which Freight Shipping Option Is Right for You? When it comes to freight shipping, choosing between Full Truckload (FTL) and Less Than Truckload (LTL) can significantly impact your costs, delivery speed, and cargo safety. Both freight shipping options are efficient and cost-effective—but the right choice depends on how much merchandise you’re shipping […]