We’ve been writing a lot about Bulk Connection's new Tank Wash Finder in our recent blog posts. Like a proud parent, we're excited to spread news of its arrival far and wide while singing its praises along the way. In this article, however, we're
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Here at Bulk Connection, we’re not doctors – we’re bulk freight specialists. This hasn’t stopped us, however, from developing a cure for a very common bulk-freight-industry headache: finding the right tank wash facilities for your operation. This
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Tank washes are a necessary part of life for us in the bulk freight industry. They can also be a very frustrating one. Locating a tank wash isn’t always quick and easy – and locating one that has the services and amenities you require can be even
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In freight trucking, determining transit time may seem easy (e.g., “here is what I’m shipping, please tell me when you can pick up and deliver”). But it’s not. Especially in the bulk freight trucking world, transit time is dependent on many
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Becoming a “shipper of choice” is something we talk about quite a bit here on the Bulk Logistics blog. The term represents a sea change in the way that shippers must now view their operations in order to secure capacity from carriers in a strained
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We’ve all read about the aging driver workforce, lower unemployment rates and other factors that contribute to driver shortages and related truck capacity challenges. But for tank trucks, there’s another far more potent contributor to freight
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When you’re looking for a liquid bulk tanker to transport your products, you’re looking for a pretty specialized option within the world of trucking. When your products are food-grade, that option becomes even more specialized – and can become
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When shipping bulk liquid products, there’s a lot of preparation that goes into making your shipment a success. From the initial intake of lane and product information to the equipment used in the final delivery, there is a long list of items that
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“Dry bulk freight” encompasses a wide range of products from sand and clay to plastics and hazardous resins. As varied as these products can be, however, the processes involved with transporting them have similar characteristics. So, when you call
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When I meet people outside of work, I’m often asked what I do for a living. “I’m a truck broker for liquid bulk freight” I reply. It’s not unusual to receive a blank stare in response – sometimes even from people within the logistics industry! So,
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