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How Do Bulk Freight 3PLs Apply Trucking Fuel Surcharges?

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Andrew Scibelli

As 2022 kicks into summer mode, fuel costs in the US continue to increase and gas pumps all across the country are showing prices that were previously unthinkable. Freight shippers are especially mindful of all fuel-related costs including the trucking

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage, Freight Industry Issues

How ISO-9001 certification for logistics companies affects your freight?

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Bulk Connection

If you’re looking for the safest way to choose a logistics provider, finding one with ISO-9001 certification is about as safe as it gets. ISO-9001, the most common standard in the logistics industry, is the quality management standard from the

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage, chemical tranportation

What does a freight broker do to add value for shippers?

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Bulk Connection

From working with a carrier directly to using online load boards, there are more options than ever to help shippers put their freight in motion. Yet, the advantages of using one of the most tried and true of these options, the freight broker, may be

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage

Finding Freight Capacity: It’s Okay to Think Outside the TMS

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Andrew Scibelli

For years, segments of the transportation industry have relied on transportation management system (TMS) software for routing, tracking and tracing, routing guide creation, and reporting – from one computer or mobile device screen.  The technology also

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage

7 Tips for Sourcing Tanker Truck Capacity

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Jim Cordock

The combination of increased demand for tanker trucks and diminished capacity has created a dangerous imbalance that threatens the supply lines of chemical companies and other bulk shippers. The risk is highest for smaller bulk shippers who lack the

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Liquid Bulk Transport, Freight Brokerage, Freight Industry Issues

How to Become a Freight Agent

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Joseph Souza

Many people would like to ‘be their own boss’ but it’s often a goal that doesn’t seem attainable. If, however, you have a solid background in the transportation industry, such a goal may be much easier to achieve than you realize. It can happen by

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Posted in Freight Brokerage

Securing continuous bulk freight transportation services during COVID

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Jim Cordock

No matter what you’re shipping, securing consistent bulk freight transportation services is a challenge your company is likely facing at the moment. The effects of the COVID pandemic continue to impact freight capacity. In this article, we’ll take a

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage, Freight Industry Issues

How freight brokers can help reduce empty trucking miles

Posted on February 04, 2021 by Jim Cordock

Carriers, in the current seller’s market you shouldn’t have to operate with empty trucking miles and unprofitable loads. Fortunately, you have a key ally that can help: the freight broker. In this article, we’ll examine the ways that a partnership with a

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage

ISO-9001 logistics: Why choose a certified freight broker

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Andrew Scibelli

If you’re like many shippers, you’re currently looking to freight brokers for freight transportation capacity due to the ongoing capacity crunch. When looking at your freight broker options, however, you may begin to wonder: “who can I trust?” While

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Posted in Bulk Transportation, Freight Brokerage

The Most Popular Bulk Connection Blog Posts of 2020

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Bulk Connection

As we get ready to turn the page on 2020, we want to first take a look back at the year that was. The following is a countdown of the year’s 5 most popular blog posts as determined by our readers. There is a range of topics represented, but all aim to

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