(Columbus, Ohio) – Third-party logistics provider (3PL) Zipline Logistics is celebrating “10/4 Day” – a holiday the company coined in 2016, focused on recognizing top trucking service providers. “10/4 Day is not just about honoring the great work of our carrier partners, but about delivering on our mission to improve the lives of transportation professionals” […]
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Freight Rates Outlook 2018
The current freight market is one for the books. Extreme weather, E-Logs, increased volumes, higher fuel prices, and numerous other economic factors have all contributed to an increase in rates and a capacity shortage. The Wall St. Journal explains “a nationwide truck shortage is forcing thousands of shippers into a tough choice: postpone all but […]
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Shipping on Weekends; Added Capacity
As a shipper, you have the option to move product on Saturdays and Sundays. The trucking industry doesn’t operate on a regular schedule. In fact, you can move goods 24/7, 365. Weekends and overnight are never off limits. But when SHOULD you take advantage of this added capacity? There are certain situations better suited for […]
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ELD Mandate – One Month Update
Photo source: Overdrive The ELD Mandate has officially been in effect for one full month, and nearly everyone has experienced hiccups since its enforcement. In fact, FTR asked its audience if ELDs have had an impact since Dec. 17, 2017, and 97% of survey participants said yes. It’s been a bumpy adjustment period, to say the […]
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