by Dan Ramella | Sep 18, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload, Transportation Logistics
Domestic freight shipment is full of industry acronyms. “FOB” or Freight on Board is one of the more common we’re asked to explain. Freight on Board (also called Free on Board, primarily in international shipping) is an international commercial law term defined...
by Brad Mullins | Aug 27, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
There’s probably not a transportation, shipping, or supply chain manager working today that hasn’t been frustrated at one time or another by fuel surcharges. This frustration happens because fuel surcharges are a fluctuating cost and often vary from carrier to...
by Dan Ramella | Jun 23, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
The first step in determining the best shipping method for your freight is learning the difference between an LTL carrier and a 3PL. In this post we will explore the Less Than Truckload (LTL) carrier, the third-party logistics (3PL) provider, and the distinctions...
by Dan Ramella | May 15, 2020 | Less Than Truckload, Partial Truckload
They sound like the same thing, right? Both Partial Truckload and Volume Less Than Truckload (LTL) can apply to shipments that are larger or more voluminous than a typical LTL yet smaller than one large enough to fill a whole trailer. To determine the absolute best...
by Brad Mullins | Apr 29, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
Spot Rates were the lowest they’ve been since the manufacturing recession of 2016, but will they last? Trucking is a key indicator of general US economic health; trucks moves over 70% of all domestic freight tonnage, both manufactured and retail. American Trucking...
by Dan Ramella | Apr 20, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
What will the forecast look like for transportation logistics and LTL shipping/carriers post-COVID-19? Keep reading to find out. The effects of COVID-19 are being felt throughout the logistics industry, with the decrease in imports and economic activity generating n...
