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Intermodal Freight Transport: How a 3PL Bulk Trucking Broker Can Help

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Scott Wilson

With supply chain disruptions and the driver shortage affecting the trucking industry, many shippers have turned to intermodal rail as a CO2-friendly alternative. According to the Association of American Railroads (AAR), intermodal rail volumes were up

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Posted in Bulk Transportation

How to Help Pneumatic Truck Carriers When Loading and Unloading

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Scott Wilson

As the famous shampoo commercial says, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” Now more than ever, dry bulk shippers need to make a good first impression with the pneumatic truck carriers that haul their loads. In this article, we’ll

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Posted in Dry Bulk Transport, chemical tranportation

Bulk freight considerations for mineral shipping companies

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Scott Wilson

If you’re responsible for shipping minerals like silica sand and clay, chances are you rely on a mix of transportation modes to get your bulk products on the move. From dry bulk trucking to railcars, there are multiple options for transporting your goods

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Posted in Dry Bulk Transport

Lean on a 3PL freight broker for transportation management solutions

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Scott Wilson

When it comes to moving freight, many shippers face a similar staffing challenge: there may be too much market uncertainty to justify bringing on new team members. If this sounds like your current situation, take a seat and read on while we examine

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Posted in managed transportation

Lean on Freight Brokers to Navigate LTL Pricing

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Scott Wilson

When you have freight that needs to be transported in a dry van trailer – but not enough freight to fill that trailer – you’ll likely need to rely on Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments. With the LTL model, your freight takes up space on a truck

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Posted in LTL freight

Chemical Transportation: Lean on One Broker for Raw and Finished Products

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Scott Wilson

If your company needs to ship chemicals, you are likely familiar with many of the options available to you. You can ship dry and liquid raw materials in bulk tanks and dry bulk trailers, and you can ship raw or finished materials in dry vans (e.g.,

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Posted in chemical tranportation

6 Advantages of Using Freight Brokers to Transport Hazmat Freight

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Scott Wilson

It’s always good to have options. A true statement no matter where you sit, but it’s especially true within the world of chemical and hazmat freight shipping.

Whether you’re new to the transportation side of things or a seasoned pro, you know you can

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Posted in Truckload freight, Bulk Transportation, chemical tranportation

5 Advantages of Using a Freight Broker for LTL Transport

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Scott Wilson

You have freight that you need to ship, but not enough to fill a truck.  If you’re like most shippers, you rely on LTL transport to have your goods share the ride with other companies’ products heading to the same destination.  LTL shipping (or “less

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Posted in Freight Brokerage, LTL freight

Not Just Tanks: Understanding Dry Van Trucking for Chemical Transport

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Scott Wilson

If you’re in the business of shipping chemicals, there’s more than one way to get your products from point A to point B.  While the big stainless-steel bulk tanker trucks certainly remain a cornerstone of the industry, many shippers also turn to dry vans

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Posted in Truckload freight, Bulk Transportation, Dry Bulk Transport, Liquid Bulk Transport

Why the Electronic Logs Mandate Will Cost You Money

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Scott Wilson

December 18 is here at last. This is the day by which trucking companies must comply with the U.S. Government’s electronic logs mandate. For carriers, the mandate will bring stricter control over drivers’ hours of service (HOS). For shippers, it probably

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