Why Finding the Right Freight Broker Matters Knowing how to find the right freight broker is essential for any shipper who wants to ensure consistent, on-time deliveries and fewer supply chain disruptions. A strong freight broker partnership can streamline your operations, improve visibility, and reduce shipping costs. Whether you’re managing
This week marks 28 years since Becker Logistics first opened its doors in 1997. Nearly three decades later, we’re still doing what we set out to do, provide excellent logistics service. But how we do it, who we are as a company, and the world we operate in have all
Food and beverage logistics is one of the most demanding areas in supply chain management and can lead to many challenges. Every shipment is time-sensitive, quality-sensitive, and often temperature-sensitive. When something goes wrong, the consequences ripple across businesses and reach consumers quickly. From fresh produce and frozen meals to bottled
Is your cargo stuck at the port longer than it should be? Issues with handling the headache that is drayage freight? Or, are you just looking into drayage as an option? Well, if so, buckle up because managing drayage operations is one of the most complex and time-sensitive parts of
Shipping goods from one place to another might seem straightforward, and often times the freight is literally moving from point A to point B. But, behind the scenes, it involves a complex web of coordination, timing, and decision-making. If you’re a business owner or operations manager just starting to explore
If you’re managing logistics for a business with trailers ready to go, power only shipping can be a cost-effective and flexible option. But finding the right carrier, ensuring timely delivery, and managing driver availability? That’s a challenge. That’s where partnering with a power only freight brokerage can really provide some
Shipping perishable freight takes more than just loading a truck and hitting the road. It requires the right equipment, proper planning, and careful attention to regulations. Whether you’re moving fresh food, medicine, or other temperature-sensitive products, one mistake can ruin your entire shipment. In this blog, we’ll break down how
In the logistics industry, moving freight is only half the battle. The real key to success lies in building long-term, reliable relationships between logistics providers and carriers. A well-structured 3PL and carrier partnership benefits both sides, creating efficiencies, reducing empty miles, and keeping freight moving consistently. But great partnerships don’t
The companies that struggle with shipping and logistics in 2026 will not be the ones surprised by a single disruption. They will be the ones
The freight market is always changing. Here’s how carrier strategy is shifting. Demand hasn’t fallen off a cliff, but capacity hasn’t exited fast enough to
Today’s logistics environment is defined by fluctuation. Volumes rise and fall unevenly. Costs don’t always move in logical directions. Global trade routes shift with little