Are you a small business trying to compete in a global market? If so, it can be difficult to find the tools that will allow you to grow beyond your current reach while staying within your budget. One area to…
With globalization, transportation has become even more critical to business location. Cities that are connected to rivers, oceans, railroads, interstate highway system, and large international airports allow businesses and shipping companies to take advantage of the available freight modes with…
Workplace safety is a big issue in the USA, even if your workplace happens to be on the highway. The shipping industry leans heavily on highway transportation and has a vested interest in keeping drivers safe. Truck Safety Truck safety…
With so many moving parts to manage, running a business doesn’t leave you with much time to spare. There are so many things to stay on top of that something like the price of gas might get lost in day…
The electronic logging device (ELD) rule is meant to help foster a safer work environment for drivers, and make it easier track, manage, and share driving status data. An ELD synchronizes with the vehicle engine to automatically record driving time,…
Technological advancements have increased productivity, safety, and transparency in the trucking industry. Unfortunately, this same connectivity leaves the shipping industry vulnerable to cyber attacks and ransomware. Cybersecurity: Stop a Small Problem Before it Grows No business has the resources to…
The demand for freight is rising, rates are soaring and truck sales are at their highest level in years. In short, the trucking industry is better than ever. Driven in part by the growth of e-commerce, freight volume is at…
Shipping fees are one of the most significant expenses for most manufacturers, distributors & retailers. For businesses that offer free or reduced-rate shipping (sometimes based on the amount spent), it’s a cost that gets absorbed by the organization. Rising Shipping…
Can dropshipping help your small business? Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method in which a store doesn't keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a product is sold, the store purchases the item from a third party and…
Would you buy a new car without shopping around for the best deal? Probably not. So it doesn’t make sense to settle on a trucking company without comparing rates or service. But that can be tricky if you’re not familiar…