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How to Prevent Cargo Theft and Freight Scams in the Trucking & Logistics Industry

Cargo theft and freight fraud are on the rise into 2024. Is your business working with a logistics company that utilizes advanced supply chain fraud strategies?  With continuously modernized technology like AI and organized criminal networks, companies and freight forwarders must invest in risk mitigation.  Last...

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24/7 Customer Service in Logistics Management: Why Prioritizing Support is Vital

24/7 customer service in logistics is more than solving their problems. It’s about efficient logistics management. Providing round-the-clock support is vital for logistics companies and their customers’ bottom line.  Businesses rely on logistics providers to ship their commodities safely and successfully. In return,...

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Safe Freight is a Priority: How to Ensure Road Safety While Transporting Freight 

Ensuring you have safe freight while in transit is crucial to prevent a wide range of road safety hazards. From hazardous material spills to fleet accidents and cargo theft, finding qualified freight carriers that prioritize safety helps ensure your commodities are protected.  There are also government regulations for...

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Cargo Insurance: What It Is & Why It’s Necessary

Did you know that full truckload thefts have increased by 25% since 2020? Despite this, 60% to 90% of cargo remains uninsured or underinsured. Now more than ever, cargo insurance is crucial to protect your commodities and prevent your business from paying out-of-pocket costs from lack of coverage.  Learn how insurance...

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Understanding Rail Freight Transport: Train Types, Loads, and Shipping Options

Did you know there are different types of rail freight transport? Whether you’re shipping heavy equipment or bulk goods, it’s crucial to pick the rail freight mode to protect your commodities. Not all freight train types are equipped to handle specialized shipping, like frozen foods, which can ruin your products and...

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Specialized Freight Carriers: Does Your Cargo Need Specialty Transport?

Does your business ship high-value or unique commodities? Then you should be utilizing specialized freight carriers. Transporting goods, like refrigerated foods or wide loads, requires specialty shipping to protect their integrity and your investments. Standard shipping services aren’t designed for specialty freight, like...

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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 necessary using the wrong equipment transport service. Below is a...

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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 to obtain an accurate freight transport quote so you can save...

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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 transportation process to become unreliable, inefficient, and unpredictable. As...

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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 you’ll see over time. When you use logistics rebate programs at a...

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