With businesses growing and expanding, LTL freight should also see some big growth in 2019. Shippers should know what to expect so they can plan ahead, and prepare for the upcoming year.
As a whole, the transportation industry will see growth in 2019. With all this projected growth, the shipping industry will have plenty of opportunities to improve their logistics and general operations. In all of the hustle, FTL freight is shaping to be at full capacity this year. There is a high demand for freight right now, but a shortage of drivers.
In the trucking and logistics industry, it can be hard to decide what trailer will suit your shipping needs best. Especially when some of the terms for trailers can get a bit blurry. However, keeping your goods protected during transit is a no brainer.
If you are a growing business, you will want to know your options. As you grow, you may find you need a little extra help in one area or another. You may find you need third-party logistics, or 3PL, to fill in the gaps and smooth the edges. Making sure you are ahead of the growth, and planning for it, will ensure smooth sailing.
In a pinch for time, there is only one way to get your goods to where you need them to be, FAST! That's of course to use expedited freight.
Logistics is such a broad term, but really, logistics are an active part of every successful business, big or small. Logistics is defined as the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities or supplies.
FTL Freight comes in many different shapes and sizes. It’s not always a picture of its definition, a Full Truckload. In many cases, FTL freight looks a little different. If you are not sure which way to ship, we hope you will find some clarity here.
Understanding exactly what LTL Freight is, may help you to understand why it may be best for you. LTL Freight is less than a truckload. Meaning not a full truckload. Traditionally, its a parcel load ranging from 150 pounds to about 10,000 pounds.
What comes to mind when you think of a semi-truck and trailer, you probably instantly think of a dry van trailer. Understandably so, the dry van trailer is the most popular trailer on the road today. There is another trailer out there that comes with all the protection you will need but soars high when it comes to convenience and efficiency. That’s the Conestoga flatbed trailer.
