Freightquote by C.H. Robinson Blog

Summer in most parts of the United States typically means an abundance of sun and as a result, high temperatures. While sitting on a park bench and eating an ice cream cone can result in a melted mess with a simple cleanup to follow, damage done to temperature-sensitive goods as a result of the heat can be much more problematic for shippers. 

The shipping industry is on the peak of a massive transformation as today’s modern freight shippers rely on new and powerful digital technologies to accelerate efficiency. Change can be tough, but shippers realize that if they want to compete, they’ll need to abandon their old methods to truly find success.

Out with the old. In with the new. At the end of the year, most drivers will be required to ditch their paper logs and start using electronic logging devices (ELDs). While the mandate creates a lot of confusion for carriers, it also opens opportunities to improve safety and efficiency. 

The FMCSA’s ELD mandate will go into full effect by the end of 2017, which means all trucks that aren’t currently complying with the new law will soon have to ditch the paper logs and start using the new electronic logging devices (ELD).

Are you convinced that less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is the old way of doing things? Maybe it’s time to take another look. As both the manufacturing and shipping industries have evolved and modernized, LTL has become less of a stopgap or ad hoc service and more of an integral part of many supply chains.

In recent years, online freight service providers have become a welcomed aid for retailers everywhere who are aiming to achieve online and omnichannel success. In the broadest sense, businesses work with them to take care of supply chain needs, such as transportation of goods, warehouse management and reporting and forecasting. As an endless amount of goods are warehoused, sorting and distributing each shipment in and out is crucial for keeping the supply chain moving.

The trucking industry is subject to frequent economic fluctuations and legal regulations. As a result, freight shipping capacity varies and shippers are left having to navigate their way through the changes.

Due to the precedent Amazon and Wal-Mart have set in regards to speedy shipping, retail companies are attempting to compete against these titans by increasing their investments in expedited shipping. When you have goods to deliver and no time to waste, expedited shipping could be the solution to your time constraint and customer demand challenges. 

Shipping a single shipment can be stressful, but a multitude of shipments is often times chaotic for even the most organized person. This is where project freight services can be useful. 

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