Tag: Freight

Every year, the market in the United States alone for less than truckload (LTL) shipping is worth more than $86 billion. Of course, not everybody is familiar with less than truckload shipping and what it entails. However, based on how big this market is, you can be sure that it...

Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a mild-mannered transportation professional like freight bidding season. And we get it: freight bidding can often be a complex, stressful, and unsatisfying process for everyone involved.  But the great news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Freight bidding can be...

When managing freight, it’s important to be aware of the different payment terms  that can come up in negotiations, and how they impact your bottom line. Freight Collect and Freight Prepaid are two of the most common, and often misunderstood, payment terms in the industry – which can cause a...

Global eCommerce expects to total 22% of retail sales in the next few years. So how are companies going to keep up with the increasing demand for online deliveries?  With the increase of online shopping due to the pandemic, carriers, freight managers and delivery drivers struggled to keep up. Parcel...

The Complete Guide to Freight Consolidation: Everything to Know Did you know that there are 131 billion packages shipped worldwide each year? About 4,160 parcels are shipped every second. And that number is expected to double by 2026. In line with increased shipping, freight rates and costs are also increasing...

As a freight manager or delivery driver, it pays to be aware of freight collect and other freight payment terms so you can make the best decision for your business. The understanding will help you know what to do when a shipment has been delivered and when payment is due,...