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As a business offering deliveries from online purchases, here’s a thought to keep in mind: The closer to Christmas day you can ship, the more business you will attract. If it’s December 22 and you can guarantee delivery of a package by December 24, guess what? You’ve just beat out at least one of your competitors.
Competition is enormous during the holidays. You must leverage every possible advantage if you want to gain an edge when it comes to attracting customers. Shipping is...
For many small businesses, established or new, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is the best option when it comes to moving freight. For those companies who are shipping freight that would be too much for parcel carriers but not enough for a full truckload (TL), LTL shipping offers many benefits that fit these requirements.
Though it does meet a specific need, LTL shipping services are still fairly diverse in their offerings. Businesses should understand the differences between LTL and...
Costs are always a topic of contention and concern for businesses. Knowing where the opportunities exist to save or invest is crucial to the growth of any business. Shipping is a cost that is vital to any retail business. Finding ways to reduce freight costs can save your business valuable dollars as you expand your brand.
There are ways this is possible. In this instance, we focus specifically on how to reduce LTL freight costs. If you’re shipping less-than-truckload (LTL), there...
Understanding logistics and why it is crucial to your company means being familiar with all aspects of this service. For small businesses that are becoming acclimated with how shipping freight works, something like knowing the difference between less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) logistics is important to your operations.
Fortunately, we’re here to help you better determine what kind of shipping company you need to partner with. We’ll start by defining FTL and LTL freight carriers and then discuss some of the differences of each.
Whether you are new to the shipping business or are looking to switch your trucking company, it’s crucial that you know what qualities to look for. Finding a shipping company that fits your precise requirements will only make your business more effective. Not finding the right fit will actually damage your operations and hurt your relationship with customers.
That’s not a chance any business should be willing to take. Whether your business is new or experienced, you