5 Logistics Tips for Small Businesses
5 Logistics Tips for Small Businesses Working with shipping companies and getting products to market are a part of every business. When managing logistics for your small business it is important that you have a plan. Read some of our tips for small businesses dealing with logistics. Get A Freight Quote 1. Understand Your Objectives […]
Things You Should Know When Choosing A Freight Broker
Things You Should Know When Choosing A Freight Broker Freight brokers, like our team at All America Transportation, spend time connecting shippers with freight carriers. This removes the burden of managing shipping times, freight shipping rates, and tracking shipments. Without the help of a reputable freight broker, many manufacturers would struggle to ship products profitably. […]
What is a Certified Freight Broker?
Working With a Certified Freight Broker Certified freight brokers or transportation brokers are shippers’ and carriers’ primary points of contact. Instead of being responsible for the freight itself, certified freight brokers facilitate communication, manage regulations, and oversee the shipping process for shippers. In addition, transportation brokers ensure that handoffs between shippers and carriers go smoothly […]
Working With a Certified Freight Broker
Working With a Certified Freight Broker If you are looking for a shipping partner to carry your products to market, you’ve probably heard the term freight broker or certified freight broker. You may not know how a freight broker can save you time and money on shipping costs. Working with a certified freight broker like […]
What is the Difference Between Freight Brokers and 3PLs?
Certified Freight Broker vs. Third-Party Logistics: What is the Difference? When referring to a shipping partner, you may hear the terms third-party logistics (3PL) or Certified Freight Broker. While these terms are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two. Regarding freight management and shipping services, some freight brokers offer aspects of 3PL […]
What is the Difference Between FTL and LTL Shipping?
What IS The Difference Between FTL and LTL Shipping? Working with a certified freight broker can be confusing. Especially when acronyms like FTL and LTL are common across the internet. However, once you understand the differences between the two types of shipping, you can make the right choice for your needs. Both full truckload (FTL) […]
Trucking Capacity Still Impacted From Recession
Trucking capacity was impacted by the recession of 2009 but exactly how much ? According to SI consulting group truckload capacity was lessened by at least 20% and this percent never re-entered the market. Overall 1 in 5 trucks is out of the market. According to the Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index truckload capacity […]
Trucking Company Fleet Failures Rise
A new Avondale Partners Report said trucking failures rose in the fourth quarter and will to continue to rise this year. The total number of failures reached 445 in the fourth quarter compared to 375 in the fourth quarter of 2008. Also the number of failures climbed compared to this year’s 3rd quarter number of […]
Proposed Changes to TWIC Enrollment Process
A bill recently passed by the Homeland Security Committee is hoping to make the enrollment process for Transportation Worker Indentification Credential easier for drivers. Overall the TWIC has enrolled over 2 million truck drivers, dock workers and other port worker. The TWIC card allows card holders to access to secure areas in port facilities across […]
Carrier Executives Predict Freight Capacity Will Tighten
Michael White, North American president of Maersk Line, Norfolk, VA recently predicted that in the private sector, the shortage of international cargo containers that developed early in 2010 will repeat itself when freight demand grows and strains the ocean shipping industry’s equipment capacity. Those shortages were created after manufacturers cut their building capacity to near […]
