Get Your Tires Shipped Safely
How To Ship Tires Via Freight Do you need to have tires shipped safely and effectively? Are you a tire wholesaler or exporter thinking of shipping tires with freight shipping? If so, shipping tires requires special techniques and handling knowledge. However, understanding the basics about shipping tires via freight makes the process easier. In this […]
The Ultimate Guide to Freight Density For LTL Shipping
The Ultimate Guide to Freight Density for LTL Shipping The ultimate guide to freight density and how it affects your shipping rate is here on one page. Read on to discover how to calculate freight density in anticipation of a shipment. Without a doubt, freight density will affect your freight class and undoubtedly, your shipping […]
5 Benefits of Intermodal Freight Transportation
The 5 Benefits of Intermodal Freight Transport The 5 benefits of intermodal freight transport all offer significant benefits for large shippers. Rail shipping provides the opportunity to ship large quantities of materials safely and efficiently. Furthermore, it helps to reduce carbon emission through more efficient transport. Due to rail transports efficiency shipping cost are also […]
Why Your Company Should Use A Freight Broker
Why Use A Freight Broker? The reason your company should use a freight broker is simple, savings and efficiency. Using a freight broker to handle your company’s freight shipments is a great investment. It is an investment in time management and allows your business to concentrate on growing sales. In addition, a broker can […]
How To Ship Freight To And From Canada
How To Ship Freight To & From Canada Shipping freight to and from Canada is quite easy. Generally, following a few simple steps is all it takes. With this in mind, lets remove your fear of shipping cross border. Read on for a step by step process and open yourself to a whole new market […]
Intermodal Rail vs. Over The Road Trucks
Intermodal Rail vs. Over the Road Trucks: The New Direction of Shipping Intermodal rail vs over the road trucks; which is best? There is no one freight shipping method that fits the needs of every business. Businesses with substantial shipping requirements need shipping methods that are dependable. All businesses should have a contingency plan […]
Rail Shipping Is Gaining On Trucks
All hail the rail Since the deregulation of rail in 1980, the rail has gained ground as part of the freight cargo infrastructure needs of the United States. Rail has cemented itself a position within the freight shipping world that it is here to stay. With billions of privately invested funds for improved railroad tracks […]
Lower Fuel But Higher Trucking Rates
If The U.S. Economy Grows In 2015 Will Trucking Rates Increase Too? Economist in the U.S. are predicting that the economy in 2015 will grow further, and data released by the EIU (economist intelligence unit) is estimating GDP to increase by 3.2% that is more than a full percentage point higher than our growth […]
Rail Easing Capacity Issues
Many experts are predicting that shippers in the US will be facing tough truck capacity conditions for much of 2014. Being cautious due to the uncertain economy of recent years, many carriers have been wary of adding capacity in their fleets. Moreover, experts believe that if and when the US achieves sustained growth in the […]
How to Use Freight Bumping Effectively
Freight Bumping. LTL’S Dirty Little Secret Today we are going to expose a little-known practice known as freight bumping. It is perfectly legal as long as some basic steps are taken. Freight bumping can be extremely beneficial for shippers of density based items but there are a few things to consider before bumping yourself into […]
