Freightquote by C.H. Robinson Blog

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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Do you hear those sleigh bells ringing? With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start making your freight shipping checklist – and checking it twice.

The e-commerce industry is growing year after year and presents many opportunities for traditional brick and mortar stores as well as online retailers. However, companies that sell products online or have warehouses spread across the country must consider the shipping aspect of their business and its impact on operations.