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As we get closer to November, understanding what will be driving Holiday 2025 is critical for shippers to stay ahead. Knowing dates that FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. Post Office are closed will help ensure you aren’t overpromising to your … Read More

Less-than-truckload shipping is oftentimes an affordable alternative to full truckload shipping, but how do you know if you’re getting the best quote possible? With so many variables—carriers, lanes, accessorials and fuel surcharges—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the detail … Read More

10 Essential Questions to Ask When Evaluating a TMS Knowing the right questions to ask when beginning a search for the right Transportation Management System (TMS) can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 10 questions it is … Read More

Understanding LTL freight pricing or LTL shipping cost is essential for any business that depends on reliable, cost-effective shipping. In this quick guide to LTL freight pricing, we’ll review the basics and explore some of the finer points of LTL … Read More

Understanding the relevance of an LTL rate base is crucial for shippers utilizing LTL services to move their freight efficiently while minimizing costs. In the past 20 years,  carriers have progressively increased their rate bases, leading some carriers to offer … Read More

When managing your supply chain operations and logistics performance, it’s important to be aware of which carriers you are leveraging for fulfillment and the core strengths of their coverage.  Often a single-threaded approach with one LTL carrier is not the … Read More

The world of transportation and shipping is not as simple as it once was. With carriers expanding and new processes and services being implemented, there is an increasingly wide range of methods for moving and delivering your shipments. To find … Read More

LTL shipping can be challenging; there are a ton of details to understand and take into account. Let’s break down the top 10 things to know: The list above isn’t exhaustive. The long and short is that there’s a lot to know. … Read More

Are you looking to save some money and improve the efficiency of your shipping operations? You’ve probably come across flat-rate shipping as a potential option, but you might not be sure when this option is ideal. Flat-rate shipping is a highly … Read More

Since 2010, parcel carriers have taken dimensional (DIM) weight into consideration when charging shippers.  Lightweight packages can take up a lot of space on their trucks and in the freight world, space is expensive.  Dimensional weight helps carriers to protect … Read More