We’ve all read about the aging driver workforce, lower unemployment rates and other factors that contribute to driver shortages and related truck capacity challenges. But for tank trucks, there’s another far more potent contributor to freight capacity
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When you’re looking for a liquid bulk tanker to transport your products, you’re looking for a pretty specialized option within the world of trucking. When your products are food-grade, that option becomes even more specialized – and can become
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When shipping bulk liquid products, there’s a lot of preparation that goes into making your shipment a success. From the initial intake of lane and product information to the equipment used in the final delivery, there is a long list of items that must
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“Dry bulk freight” encompasses a wide range of products from sand and clay to plastics and hazardous resins. As varied as these products can be, however, the processes involved with transporting them have similar characteristics. So, when you call your
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When I meet people outside of work, I’m often asked what I do for a living. “I’m a truck broker for liquid bulk freight” I reply. It’s not unusual to receive a blank stare in response – sometimes even from people within the logistics industry! So, in
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Is capacity tight? Are rates still high or have they come back down to earth? Is rail operating as normal or is it playing catch up after the winter? As we head into spring, we’d like to share what we’ve learned about the bulk transportation industry in
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Whether your title is purchasing manager, traffic manager, operations manager, or any variation of these terms, you’re likely tasked with two primary freight procurement goals. You need your company’s freight to reach its destination safely and at a
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If you’re looking to ship bulk freight, brokers can be an invaluable asset to your operation. Instead of sourcing capacity among carriers one-by-one, a bulk freight broker enables you to match your load with a broad network of bulk carriers – all with
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Liquid and dry bulk freight, to be specific.
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When a roadway becomes blocked or is otherwise impassable due to weather or other circumstances, the result is upset motorists and relatively minor supply chain disruptions. When railroad or waterway service becomes disrupted, however, the stakes become
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