There are lots of hot shot carriers available on the road, but how do you know which one is right for you? And on second thought, what exactly is a “hot shot” carrier? What is a Hot Shot Carrier? Good question! The term “hot shot” means a lot in the freight world, and what …
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There are times here at FreightPros where we enjoy having some Zen around the office. Well, at the very least, I like to get my Zen on. In these moments of self-reflection, I find myself dwelling on the question of stress and anger in this industry. How can so many people in freight be …
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Shipping to distribution centers and warehouses can cause your head to spin round-and-round. Luckily, you have a whole freight tracking team with knowledge about shipping to the UNFIs, Davidsons, and KEHEs of the world. Not only are these locations unique, but they also require some special services that add to transit time and cost …
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Tradeshow shipping can be a real problem with LTL freight, as there are a number of things you have to keep in mind to successfully avoid major additional fees. It’s not really all that surprising that tradeshow pickups and deliveries can wreck havoc on your freight game. Depending on the size of the tradeshow, there …
Breaking Down Driver’s Hours of Service As a transportation broker, I can easily break down the months of the year into Truckload Shipping Seasons. When I first started in this industry, I had to jump in and learn on the fly, so I quickly identified what months were the busiest times of the year. I remember …
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