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Truckload vs LTL: The Right Mode for your Load

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It’s no secret that this has been a challenging year for ground freight. have many shippers rethinking which strategy they use to approach their inland cargo. The first step to knowing you are making the right decisions with your freight is understanding the impact mode can make on cost, speed, and risk. The trucking.

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The Transportation Industry Report: Winter 2018-2019

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Given the higher price of oil (resulting in higher fuel surcharges), and the strength in rates being experienced in sectors such as flatbed and chemical railroading, it should come as no surprise that the Cass Freight Expenditures Index is reporting such overall strength in transportation spending.”. Shippers of Choice. Stefan Neely.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 3.18-3.22

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Carrier earnings begin to feel impact of softening trucking freight market. On Monday, Convenant Transportation became one of the first carriers to show the results of a depressed freight market as their first quarter earnings failed to meet expectations. Latest ransomware attack underscores shipper vulnerability to cyberattacks.

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5 Advantages of Shipping LTL Freight

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Regardless of the mode of transportation, the question remains the same: how can I get my product to market as fast as possible and at the lowest cost available without sacrificing service? Like ocean or air freight, trucking is another extension of this timeless quandary. Here are five key benefits of shipping LTL freight: 1.