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Small businesses deal with many of the same issues as larger companies, but due to their nature and size, the challenges in front of them are increasingly more difficult to overcome. However, thanks to LTL shipping, small businesses have found a solution for many of their shipping concerns.

When you need to move less than a full truckload, finding the best shipping option is part science and part art.  Find out how to save when sharing the ride.

The trucking industry is at a much higher risk during the winter months, so be sure to plan accordingly by adhering to these tips to minimize any potential issues.

FAK, NMFC, BOL, EDI, FOB, huh? If you find yourself frequently lost in acronym land, you must work in the transportation industry. Why? Because with all of the different terms used in the transportation and shipping industries, acronyms are a must! And while we all throw around these letters freely, their actual meaning often gets lost in the juggling. 

In physics, density is described as a measurement of how tightly matter is packed together. It explains why some objects float on water and some sink, like a plastic toy floating in a bathtub. While density sits within the foundation of physics, it also takes on a crucial role in LTL freight shipping.

When you have goods that need to deliver right now, there's no time to waste. Time constraints are exactly why you may be interested in expedited shipping. In this post, we take a look at the most common questions surrounding expedited shipping in an effort to help you decide when this option is a fit.

The freight shipping process can appear complex on the surface, especially to first time shippers. While we all wish shipping freight could be as simple as sending a message in a bottle, the reality is, there are a number of regulations and processes in place to ensure valuable freight is safely delivered to its final destination. In this list, we've put together 10 of the most common freight shipping questions to help clear the air and simplify the process from start to finish.

Accidents happen. Whether you’re a small business owner or a logistics professional, you will very likely encounter a time when a shipment is damaged in transit. When this occurs, freight claims come into play. 

Supply and demand fluctuate, making rate contracts very important to your business. Learn how a rate contract can help ease the financial pressure off of your business during times of imbalance.