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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“Happy Holidays to you and yours – and good luck being a shipper of choice again next year!”
While this may seem like an odd way to greet your fellow shippers this holiday season, it’s just as appropriate as it was a year ago. Because, while the capacity
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Shippers ship, carriers haul and that’s what makes our economy go ‘round, right? Well, yes…and no. This formula is forgetting a special someone smack dab between the two: me.
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To say that people within the transportation industry were pessimistic as 2017 rolled over into 2018 would be an understatement. The driver shortage, extremely tight capacity, and enforcement of the ELD mandate are just a few of the items that darkened
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We all know that “two heads are better than one,” but, in transport brokerage, we’ve also found that two mouths talking are often much more efficient than twenty fingers typing back and forth.
When a load must be covered quickly, there are times when
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Have you retired from a sales or operations job in trucking and freight management, or do you plan to retire soon? Becoming a freight sales agent is an excellent way to stay connected to the industry while earning extra income.
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