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If you need to move something to another home in your town, you might take it there yourself. But if you need to move something much further than that, you will probably rely on a shipping company. Whether you use the US Postal Service or a private shipping company, the idea is the same. You're paying someone else to get your item from Point A to Point B. Most of use rely on shipping companies at least occasionally. So, it is nice to know how these companies move and care for our items. That's one of the many subjects that will be written about on this blog.

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Use ‘Do Not Stack’ Pallet Cones To Classify Inventory

10 November 2021
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Pallet cones that are designed to prevent double stacking are not intended solely for use with goods that will be transported by a freight company. You can benefit by adding cones to 'in-house' products that are going to be stored within your warehouse facility. If your place of business manufactures a lot of items and keeps surplus inventory on hand, pallet cones will guide your warehouse crew in identifying fragile items from non-fragile items. Read More …

Fundamentals Of Over-The-Road Truck Driving Jobs

17 September 2021
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Are you planning to take part in offering over-the-road trucking services? Are you wondering about the qualifications you need to achieve to become an over-the-road truck driver? And finally, are you looking forward to getting certified for the job? Worry not; this feature airs in detail the answers to your questions. Who is an Over-the-Road Truck Driver? These individuals practice over-the-road (OTR) trucking, which involves transporting goods over long stretches, typically across national and state borders. Read More …

Six Indications That You Need To Replace Your Facility’s Wood Shipping Pallets

3 September 2021
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Wood pallets are commonly used for shipping. Reusing wood pallets for shipping purposes can be a good way to cut costs and increase the sustainability of your company's operations. However, it's important to periodically inspect your pallets and replace them when necessary. Failing to replace wood shipping pallets when necessary can lead to safety hazards and product damage.  The following are six indications that you need to replace your facility's wood shipping pallets. Read More …

3 Important Features Of Fleet Management Software

26 July 2021
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If you run a fleet of vehicles, it is smart to invest in some fleet management software. This type of software will allow you to manage your vehicles better and help you in a number of ways. #1: Compliance When managing your fleet of commercial vehicles, you will want to ensure that your software helps you meet compliance rules. For example, you will want your software to help monitor the electronic logging devices (ELDs) found on your vehicles. Read More …

2 Tips For Getting The Best LTL Quote

20 July 2021
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LTL shipping means that you are shipping a load that is less-than-truckload. In other words, your particular shipment isn't going to completely fill up the trailer or truck that the shipping company is going to transport your shipment in. An LTL shipment translates into a shipment that is between one and seven units big. Generally, the shipping vehicle is full with eight units. The unit can be pallet, box, or however the shipping company measures their shipments. Read More …