Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
TMS 101: Every Shipper Needs a Transportation Management System Does your organization use a TMS? Manufacturers, distributors, and anyone who ships freight can and should reap the benefits of a transportation management system (TMS). What is a...
Sep 17, 2020 | Blog, Featured, Freight Costs, The Basics
Understanding Overlength Surcharge in LTL Shipping Overlength surcharge is a source of frustration or profit depending on your perspective as a shipper or carrier. Understanding when and why carriers surcharge for overlength can reduce surprise charges. What is a...
Sep 16, 2020 | Latest News
Shipping Alert: Hurricane Sally Hurricane Sally made landfall early this morning near Gulf Shores AL and is expected to track northeast across Georgia and South Carolina over the next 24 hours. As is typical with gulf hurricanes, wind and water damage is...
Sep 15, 2020 | Blog, Freight Costs, The Basics
How to Calculate Density for LTL Freight Costs Shippers need to know how to calculate density for LTL freight costs because many carriers use freight density along with actual weight to price LTL shipments. Calculating freight density may sound like a task...
Sep 8, 2020 | Blog, Latest News, The Basics
Avoid These 5 Common LTL Shipping Mistakes Less than truckload or LTL shipping can be stressful and time consuming for companies inexperienced with freight shipping. Sending smaller loads via LTL offers quicker delivery times at a better price, but you must...
