Freightquote by C.H. Robinson Blog

Technological advances in the manufacturing and supply chain industries have the power to reshape the freight shipping industry. These progressions enable demand-driven supply chains and also usher in an era of smarter manufacturing operations.

Less than truckload (LTL) is the term used for the shipment of goods that don't require the whole space of a truck - while full truckload (FTL) is used for shipments that take up an entire truck's weight or space capacity.

In many circumstances, a drop trailer program creates efficiencies for all parties involved in moving freight. That includes shippers, consignees (receivers) and carriers. These programs can be individually tailored for all trailer types, but are primarily for dry vans, flatbeds and temperature controlled trailers. Here are three things to help you decide if drop trailers will benefit your business. 

Whether you're a small business owner, logistics manager or someone that is responsible for handling the supply chain, there is one portion of the job that is a mainstay: freight shipping.

The old adage "you get what you pay for" holds true in many situations and it's no different when it comes to selecting an online freight service provider. When you are shipping your company's goods, it's worth the extra time and potentially money to research providers and up your odds of safe and on time deliveries.

About 122.5 million households, 7.5 million businesses and north of 90,000 governmental units rely on freight shipping every day to get their goods to those waiting on the other end. The challenge is, the senders and receivers of this freight are often times separated by hundreds or thousands of miles.

Here at Freightquote, we take pride in the fact that we have a team of experts ready to answer any shipping-related questions customers might have. However, becoming and remaining an industry expert is reliant upon understanding what’s happening across the industry. 

When moving freight, do you consider intermodal shipping as an option? Many believe you have to spend a minimum amount on freight annually in order to ship by rail – that is a myth. With the softening of the market and need for additional freight, railroads have become diligent about converting truckload moves to steel tracks.

As an employee or owner of an e-commerce company, building out your online storefront, creating a unique brand voice and marketing to your audience can all be very exciting, but also time consuming. As a result, it’s very easy to overlook the complexities that can come with shipping large, freight-weighted products to your customers after they hit “submit order.”

When your business requires you to ship or receive freight, you may find yourself looking for ways to save money, and for good reason. At the end of the day, businesses are looking for the best way to get their goods from one place to another at the lowest rate possible.