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What’s the Importance of a TMS?
In today’s market, shipping is a huge factor in the success of a business and the satisfaction of their customers. With consumer’s increasing need for instant gratification, driving the increase in same-day and two-day shipments, an efficient transportation strategy...
What are NMFC Codes and Why are They Important
What are NMFC Codes and Why are They Important? National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Codes were created by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association to classify all commodities into distinct classes, guaranteeing fair measures and standardized pricing....
How to Negotiate Shipping Rates
Ensuring that you select the right carrier to meet your needs without overcharging can be a painstaking and time-taking process—but the energy you devote to finding the perfect carrier will pay off in the long run. Below, we have accumulated the best tips on...
Key Steps to Building an Efficient Transportation Strategy
Lots of focus goes into the logistics inside a distribution or manufacturing center, which often leaves transportation strategies out of sight and out of mind. Transportation is a vital cog in the wheel, determining how your product gets to the customer, and...
Why Berger Trans Values Customer Service
In the trucking and transportation industry, providing optimal customer service is seldom at the top of a company’s priorities. And it shows. While the bar may be low, however, simply being better than the next guy in an industry not reputed for great customer service...
Projected 2020 Transportation Trends
Economic Trends The overall economy is expected to see a bit of a slowdown going into 2020, and trucking business will not be immune to this trend. One potential exception for the transportation industry, however, depends on the ever-feuding federal government....
Freight Broker Best Practices
So, you’ve made the decision to partner with a freight broker for your transportation needs and the “ink is dry” on the deal. You’ve put in the work to get to this point, including researching carriers and negotiating an arrangement that you feel will better position...
How to Get the Most Value from Freight Management
When “business as usual” depends on the smooth and timely transportation of goods and products, many companies rely on freight management firms and processes to ensure their wares effectively make it from point A to point B. In this post, we’ll examine the value...
Ways You Know You Need A Better Freight Management Company
Shipping and transportation is an essential component of operations for many businesses. Companies often rely on freight management companies for this function to ensure fast and efficient shipping. But the traditional freight management model has its shortcomings and...
Choosing The Right Freight Broker
Key questions to ask when choosing a freight broker For companies whose goods must be transported, shipping is an essential component of daily operations. For the task of moving goods, many businesses rely on a freight broker. But in order to choose the right freight...
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