The transportation industry is always eventful, and 2019 was no exception. As the driver shortage continues and freight capacity fluctuates, we try to keep our readers abreast of the industry issues affecting bulk transportation. In this post, we look
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A little kindness goes a long way. It’s a true statement no matter the situation, including the hustle and bustle of bulk transportation.
“Driver-friendly” is a term that’s come to describe freight shippers – including their customers and facilities –
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When you partner with a transportation provider for chemical shipping services, your goals are to ensure that your products are shipped safely, reliably and at a reasonable price. What you may not realize is that safety, reliability and pricing hinges on
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When transporting chemical products, careful steps need to be taken to avoid costly, even disastrous, shipping errors. In this article, we’ll examine the “Dos and Don’ts”– or more accurately, the “Don’ts and Dos” – of chemical transportation to help you
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Simplifying your life.
It’s a goal that many people have – from decluttering living spaces to performing more efficiently at work.
If your work involves reducing bulk freight costs for your transportation operations, you may find yourself complicating
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Imagine that you want to book your dream European vacation but you’ve never been to Europe before. You could take the time to research and plan every aspect of your trip yourself. Or, you could hire a travel agent to expertly handle your entire trip for
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When it comes to shipping hazardous materials, there’s no such thing as a “do over.” Every load needs to be shipped safely and responsibly, as the results of anything less can be perilous. Ensuring such safety and responsibility for your hazmat loads
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We’ve been writing a lot about Bulk Connection's new Tank Wash Finder in our recent blog posts. Like a proud parent, we're excited to spread news of its arrival far and wide while singing its praises along the way. In this article, however, we're going
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Here at Bulk Connection, we’re not doctors – we’re bulk freight specialists. This hasn’t stopped us, however, from developing a cure for a very common bulk-freight-industry headache: finding the right tank wash facilities for your operation. This cure
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Tank washes are a necessary part of life for us in the bulk freight industry. They can also be a very frustrating one. Locating a tank wash isn’t always quick and easy – and locating one that has the services and amenities you require can be even more
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