To say we’re in a “carrier’s market” is an understatement. There are many more loads than there is carrier capacity to haul them, so those carriers can be selective in the loads they choose to haul. Because of this, it is vital that shippers seek to
Continue Reading2022 Bulk Trucking Outlook
A new year is a new start, right? That’s at least what supply chain professionals across the country are hoping as we look to get past the bottlenecks and disruptions that characterized 2022. In this article, we’ll look at the bulk industry and what we,
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As we get ready to turn the page on 2021, we want to first take a look back at the year that was. The following is a countdown of the year’s blog posts that resonated most with our readers.
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Since our last Roundup article at the beginning of the summer, the bulk shipping landscape has remained largely the same – much to the consternation of shippers across the country. Terms like “tight capacity” and “driver shortage” are as much a part of
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Getting to Know Bulk Connection: Bulk Freight Broker Billing
In our ongoing feature, we will periodically profile the men and women who make Bulk Connection a trusted freight partner. In this article, Valerie Thaxton from Bulk Connection’s Billing team talks about the ways that the company’s Billing and Accounting
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How shippers and carriers are handling the freight capacity crunch
As we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2021, we know a few things about the freight capacity crunch: it’s bad and only appears to be getting worse. As a shipper, you are having great difficulty moving freight, while carriers are being offered more loads
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Bulk Freight Roundup June 2021
As we reach the halfway point of 2021, the story in the bulk freight world continues to be the combination of high volumes and low capacity. This edition of the Bulk Freight Roundup will look at both, along with some of the Q2 highlights from the Bulk
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Bulk Freight Roundup: May 2021
In the first four months of 2021, bulk freight shippers have seen tight capacity and high rates for bulk trucking services. Both of those trends have continued in May and show no signs of letting up as we head into summer. In this article, we’ll examine
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Bulk Freight Roundup: April 2021
While the calendar has changed to a new month and a new quarter, the bulk freight landscape remains largely the same with tight capacity and high rates. Despite these challenges, there are things that you can do to secure the freight your company
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Bulk Shipping: the importance of clear SOPs for shipping and receiving
With bulk trucking capacity as tight as it is, you need to make sure that once you obtain a truck and driver, the entire shipping process runs smoothly to avoid delays or additional costs. You can do your part by making sure your transportation partner
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