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How Data and Visibility Gaps Lead to Overspending for Freight Shippers
4 min read
How Data and Visibility Gaps Lead to Overspending for Freight Shippers

In this post, we'll explore how data and visibility gaps lead to overspending in LTL shipping,...

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How You Know It's Time to Expand from LTL to FTL Freight Shipping
FTL Shipping
FTL Freight
4 min read
How You Know It's Time to Expand from LTL to FTL Freight Shipping

Shippers have a variety of options available to them based on several key factors, including the...

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Routing Guides and Automation: Taming the Complexity of LTL Shipping
Freight Shippers
LTL Shipping
3 min read
Routing Guides and Automation: Taming the Complexity of LTL Shipping

Efficiency and accuracy are essential for businesses navigating the complexities of...

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December 2023 Freight Class Changes
1 min read
December 2023 Freight Class Changes

The NMFTA has released updated the latest NMFC updates that will impact LTL shipments with an...

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What You Really Need to Know to Know About Cargo Insurance
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
13 min read
What You Really Need to Know to Know About Cargo Insurance

Cargo (full value) insuranceis a crucial component to the shipment of goods. Unpredictable events...

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How LTL Freight Shippers Can Prevent Reweighs and Reclassifications
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
5 min read
How LTL Freight Shippers Can Prevent Reweighs and Reclassifications

As an LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight shipper, you look for every opportunity to save on shipping...

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Bridging the Gap Between Order Management, Shipping, and Finance
6 min read
Bridging the Gap Between Order Management, Shipping, and Finance

For a lot of LTL freight shippers, there are plenty of gaps between processing orders, getting...

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Limited Liability VS Full Value Protection
LTL Cargo Insurance
3 min read
Limited Liability VS Full Value Protection

Don't Gamble with Your Freight: Understanding the Differences Between Limited Liability and Full...

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How to Stop Freight Spend Leaks with ERP Integrations
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
5 min read
How to Stop Freight Spend Leaks with ERP Integrations

What Are ERP Integrations and Why Are They Critical for LTL Shippers?As an LTL shipper, jumping...

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Freight Theft is On the Rise: Here's What LTL Shippers Can Do
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
5 min read
Freight Theft is On the Rise: Here's What LTL Shippers Can Do

If you’re a Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipper, the recent uptick in freight theft across the U.S....

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What You Need to Know About Transportation Management Systems
5 min read
What You Need to Know About Transportation Management Systems

A Transportation Management System, commonly known as a TMS, is something many shippers have come...

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5 Recession-proof Strategies for LTL Freight Shippers
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
4 min read
5 Recession-proof Strategies for LTL Freight Shippers

It's common knowledge that good times don’t last forever, especially in a sometimes-unpredictable...

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6 Ways to Reduce Your LTL Freight Shipping Costs
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
6 min read
6 Ways to Reduce Your LTL Freight Shipping Costs

When shipments are too large for parcel, but too small to fill an entire truck, shipping LTL...

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Overcoming Peak Season LTL Freight Shipping Challenges
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
4 min read
Overcoming Peak Season LTL Freight Shipping Challenges

Typically, the freight industry starts gearing up for peak season in August, which kicks into high...

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5 LTL Freight Shipping Tips Every Logistics Manager Should Know
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
5 min read
5 LTL Freight Shipping Tips Every Logistics Manager Should Know

Getting your freight out the door in time (without the stress) isn’t always easy, especially with...

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FreightWaves Webinar: Solving SMB Shipping Problems with Technology
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
Logistics
Supply Chain
1 min read
FreightWaves Webinar: Solving SMB Shipping Problems with Technology

The supply chain challenges we're all hearing about today likely bear little resemblance to those...

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Adopting Critical Shipping Technology with Ease
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
3 min read
Adopting Critical Shipping Technology with Ease

Too often, shipping managers believe that deploying essential shipping technology is cumbersome or...

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LTL Freight Shipping Terms Dictionary
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
13 min read
LTL Freight Shipping Terms Dictionary

There are many aspects of the LTL shipping that may seem daunting to businesses just entering the...

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The Necessity of Technology For SMB Shippers
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
Logistics
Supply Chain
Tight capacity
shipping costs
3 min read
The Necessity of Technology For SMB Shippers

Because there is more freight in the marketplace than there are drivers or equipment to take on...

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How to Utilize TMS Software Data To Control Shipping Costs
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
Digital Shipping Platform
shipping costs
3 min read
How to Utilize TMS Software Data To Control Shipping Costs

With rising costs, it's more important than ever that shippers have complete visibility to cost per...

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How to Sync All Departments for Better LTL Shipping
3 min read
How to Sync All Departments for Better LTL Shipping

There are a lot of cogs in an LTL shipping process that need to fit together well for things to run...

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What determines LTL Shipping Rates?
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
4 min read
What determines LTL Shipping Rates?

For businesses just starting out in LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping, the breakdown in pricing...

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Understanding Freight Class for LTL Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
4 min read
Understanding Freight Class for LTL Shippers

Did you know that the LTL (Less Than Truckload) industry, along with the railroad freight industry,...

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Shipping Trends 2022: 3 Trends Impacting the Future of LTL and FTL Shippers
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
TMS
FTL Freight
4 min read
Shipping Trends 2022: 3 Trends Impacting the Future of LTL and FTL Shippers

2021 brought many unprecedented challenges for shippers. Supply chain disturbances led to shortages...

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Solving the Top 3 MOST Common Full Truckload Shipping Pain Points
Freight Solutions
Digital Shipping Platform
FTL Shipping
3 min read
Solving the Top 3 MOST Common Full Truckload Shipping Pain Points

Ideally, Full Truckload (FTL) shipping should be simple, with the aim of delivering your goods to...

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How to Become a Shipper of Choice in the Tight Capacity LTL Market
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
Logistics
Supply Chain
Shipping Crisis
Tight capacity
1 min read
How to Become a Shipper of Choice in the Tight Capacity LTL Market

As LTL shippers struggle to find capacity, many are realizing that communicating electronically...

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LTL Shippers: Don't Get Left Behind in The Tight Capacity Market
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
Logistics
Supply Chain
Shipping Crisis
4 min read
LTL Shippers: Don't Get Left Behind in The Tight Capacity Market

Volume at the Port of Los Angeles - the busiest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia - is up 30.3% so...

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How to Increase Sustainability in Shipping
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
Sustainability
3 min read
How to Increase Sustainability in Shipping

Sustainability has been a popular term in almost every industry recently. As more businesses and...

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The Top 5 LTL Shipping Tips
Freight Shippers
Freight Solutions
LTL Shipping
Digital Shipping Platform
FTL Shipping
3 min read
The Top 5 LTL Shipping Tips

In LTL shipping, there are a few basic tips that can help with every aspect of the shipping...

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Top 8 Father's Day Gifts for Truck Drivers
Freight Shippers
LTL Challenges
4 min read
Top 8 Father's Day Gifts for Truck Drivers

Father’s Day is only a few days away and if you’re still not sure what to get your trucker dad, we...

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