There are plenty of options available for shippers to put their bulk freight in motion. Yet, the advantages of using one of the most tried and true of these options, the freight 3PL, may still be largely unknown to some shippers. So, to set the record
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The bulk freight market has always been cyclical. One year, capacity feels abundant and rates stabilize. The next, trucks tighten, diesel spikes, and shippers scramble for coverage. We’ve written recently about diesel fuel volatility and the hidden
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When shippers think about transportation costs, diesel fuel is often reduced to a single line item: the fuel surcharge.
But behind that surcharge is a much bigger story — one that quietly influences the price of nearly everything we touch, eat, or
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In 2025, shippers turned to the Bulk Connection blog for practical education around bulk freight fundamentals and industry compliance. The most-read articles of the year focused on helping both experienced and newer shippers better understand equipment,
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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,
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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 We discussed how annual bids often become outdated within months, how carriers may struggle to honor
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Every January, many chemical and food-grade shippers kick off the year by issuing transportation RFQs (requests for quotation). The goal: lock in reliable carriers at competitive rates for the next 12 months.
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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.
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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
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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
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