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Choose the Right Freight Service for Heavy Equipment Transportation
When searching for heavy equipment transportation, it’s critical to choose the right freight shipping option to ensure your commodities are protected and hauled safely. Heavy-material cargo can become damaged by weather elements, or you could pay more than...
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Quote Requests: What Information is Necessary and How to Know if You’re Getting a Fair Rate
Freight quotes. Why are they important and why do they matter if you have LTL or FTL freights? Believe it or not, it happens more frequently than you may think. Knowing customer-specific rates is important for your bottom line. Let’s discover what’s needed...
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Temperature-Controlled Transportation-What You Need to Know
When you pay someone to transport your goods, it’s important to ensure they make the proper steps to ensure they are not damaged or spoiled during transport. For products that are labeled as perishable goods, they may require a temperature-controlled...
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What is Double Brokering?
In any professional services business, having smooth communication and establishing strong relationships are essential to its success. When contractual agreements are in the equation, they’re more important than ever. If you’re familiar with the logistics...
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How to Vet a Logistics Company for Your Freight: Important Credentials and Accreditations to Consider
Choosing a trusted carrier and logistics provider can be a daunting task. However, we’ve made it easy by laying out every detail on the table. In this article, we’ve explained how Lone Star Logistics, a federally licensed, non-asset freight brokerage,...
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Why Communication is Vital for Transporting Cargo
Communication is key in all aspects of life; however, it is essential when transporting cargo in the trucking industry. Without implementing effective communication practices, it can easily become a tangled web. The last thing we want is for the...
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Tips to Become an Independent Freight Agent
Jumping down a new career path can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Thoughts of doubt and concern with questions such as, “Will I be a good fit?” begin to circulate, then you may end up not taking the leap at all. Here’s some good news— becoming a...
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What Does a Freight Broker Do vs a 3PL Logistics Company?
Are you looking to carry freight, or do you need to ship it? Great news! There are multiple moving parts that sometimes, it’s easy to drop the ball—miscommunication, delays, and even freight damage can cause substantial costs. Thankfully, when using a...
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Logistics Rebate Programs: Things You Need to Know
Who doesn’t love a rebate? The idea behind this promotion is quite simple; a company provides suppliers and distributors with financial incentives that enable them to continue business together. The more incentives you provide, the greater the cost savings...
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