Bulk Logistics Blog

Every year, chemical and food-grade shippers face the same challenge: how to secure reliable bulk transportation capacity in a market where demand, driver availability, insurance costs, and regional capacity pockets shift constantly. For many shippers,

In our previous article, we explored why the traditional once-a-year RFQ model is losing effectiveness in today’s volatile bulk transportation market. We discussed how annual bids often become outdated within months, how carriers may struggle to honor

As retirement approaches, many professionals find themselves asking: what’s next? For some, retirement is about rest and relaxation. For others, it’s a chance to stay active, earn supplemental income, and put decades of experience to good use.

Look around you.

The paint on the wall, the condiments in the fridge, the adhesive under the carpet…just about everything you can see began inside a liquid bulk tank trailer. It’s why transporting liquid freight is so critical to today’s supply chains.

After years of working in the freight, chemical, or manufacturing industries, you may find yourself at a crossroads in retirement. You’ve built relationships, developed deep industry expertise, and maintained a strong work ethic—and stepping away

In today’s volatile freight environment, where capacity constraints and market uncertainties have become the norm, establishing yourself as a “shipper of choice” is more crucial than ever.

This designation isn’t just a badge of honor — it can be a

In today’s volatile bulk freight market, where capacity constraints and service disruptions can strike at any time, it’s more important than ever to be a "shipper of choice." But what exactly does that mean — and how can your organization achieve this

Chemical transportation in bulk tanks and trailers is a different world from dry van and other types of truck transport. There are a host of regulations as well as product and equipment concerns that need to be navigated for product to move safely and

Pneumatic trucking is a specialized method of transporting dry bulk materials such sand, flour, and plastic pellets. This process involves using enclosed tank trailers with a built-in system for loading and unloading materials through air pressure. It is

For carriers and shippers in the bulk freight industry, the logistics of finding reliable tanker washout facilities is a vital part of planning efficient routes. Bulk Connection's tank wash finder tool has been a go-to resource for over five years,