Until recently, sustainability in freight was a talking point for annual reports and corporate press releases. It sounded good, but didn’t change how small and mid-sized businesses shipped goods. That’s no longer true. Sustainability is actively reshaping how the freight industry operates. It impacts regulations, reporting data, and how shipping routes are selected. These changes…

If you manage procurement or operations, there’s a good chance your morning starts the same way: checking your email to see if anything went wrong overnight. Did the shipment that was supposed to arrive yesterday actually show up? Is the carrier going to make today’s pickup? Has anyone heard anything from the driver? When you…

If you’ve ever been told a carrier can’t take your shipment right now or that the price jumped significantly, you’ve felt the effects of carrier capacity. Carrier capacity is one of those behind-the-scenes forces that shape nearly every part of your shipping experience. It affects how much you pay and whether your delivery shows up…

You didn’t start your business to become a logistics expert. You started it to build something, serve customers, and grow. But somewhere along the way, managing shipments became a second full-time job. You’re not alone. Roughly 90% of Fortune 500 shippers now use third-party logistics providers. That trend is accelerating among small and mid-sized businesses,…

Are you currently working with a mediocre logistics partner that consistently: Misses pickups Has late shipments Gives vague updates Overpromises and underdelivers Leaves you with lots of little issues you have to deal with If so, we would imagine you want to work with someone else, but switching providers feels like a hassle, and you’ve…

When you search for a logistics provider, the biggest names show up first. Companies with national footprints, TV commercials. Fleets that stretch across every highway in the country. It’s easy to assume that bigger means better. However, if you’re running a small or mid-sized business, working with a massive logistics company means something else entirely:…

The success of shipping operations relies on more than just the route—it begins with selecting the right freight truck. Whether transporting temperature-sensitive food, oversized machinery, or everyday commercial goods, using the appropriate truck type can make all the difference in keeping cargo safe, secure, and on schedule.  Below is a look at the most common…

Consolidated freight shipping, often referred to as freight consolidation, is a transportation method where multiple smaller shipments from different shippers are combined into a single truckload, container, or cargo space. By combining shipments that are headed to the same destination or along the same route, this method optimizes logistics, reduces costs, and minimizes the environmental…

When it comes to shipping, every dollar counts. Managing freight shipping costs efficiently is crucial for successful logistics operations. One effective way for a shipper to ensure they work with the right freight carriers or logistics providers is through a Freight Request for Proposal (RFP). This formal process allows shippers to gather competitive bids, evaluate…