Finding a truckload freight quote is easy. However, finding a quote that works for your budget while coming from a trusted shipping provider… well, that on the other hand can be pretty difficult. There are countless full truckload shipping providers out there and no one has time to go through
Freight forwarding services and those that provide them need to be the best they can be. The shipper is entrusting their freight to this intermediary so it is their responsibility to follow through on their promises and deliver the freight on time and in a good condition. In order to
Nowadays almost any career in shipping and logistics can be done remotely. This was proven true during the COVID pandemic and many companies have decided to stay remote or at least offer the option. Working remote, however, does come with a whole set of hurdles to overcome. Some of these
In shipping and logistics, regardless of the niche, you sometimes need to outsource to a 4PL or 3PL brokerage. Not because you’re incapable of getting it done, but it frees up time, space, and responsibilities within the company. That’s where third- and fourth-party logistics come in, or in other words,
Too often, companies are waiting around for calls on dry van rates from carriers and brokers. When they need to be out there and doing the research themselves, be proactive, and find the best rates that they can. Dry van loads are usually pretty simple to move. Because of this,
Refrigerated Trucking is vital to the modern world. If it vanished overnight, we would lose access to all kinds of food, medicine, flowers, and much more. Because of its importance, it’s vital that shippers partner with the right companies when shipping temperature-sensitive goods. They need to be out there looking
For the 3rd Time, Becker Logistics Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 3719 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 90 Percent NEW YORK, August 25, 2021 – Inc. magazine revealed last week that Becker Logistics is No. 3,719 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the
If you haven’t worked in the logistics industry for very long, the terms and jargon that you hear may be confusing. For example, you may hear Third Party Logistics (3PL) and Freight Brokerage and think they are the same thing. Although, there is a lot of similarities these two terms
In retail distribution, timing is everything. When shipments arrive late, shelves sit empty, promotions fall short, and customers turn elsewhere. For transportation and logistics managers,
If you have ever received an LTL shipping invoice that was higher than expected, you are not alone. Many shippers run into unexpected charges due
Fuel price uncertainty is one of the biggest challenges facing today’s supply chains. One week, rates feel manageable. The next, rising diesel costs push transportation