Load boards help shippers and carriers avoid deadhead miles so money is being earned on the return trip instead of paying for an empty truck. Often, shippers use freight brokers as a middleman to facilitate shipping and negotiating while they spend more time running the business. Of course, thi...
Direct Freight Services is a vital tool used by shippers, freight brokers, and carriers alike. It includes a thorough, easy-to-use and up-to-date load board that keeps freight on the move. Sign up today at Directfreight.com and see you Direct Freight can start working for you! Sources...
shippers, and freight brokers, to make logistics and supply chains run more efficiently, and to drive more profits for users. There’s everything from digital brokers and electronic load boards to sophisticated systems
The Pre-Arrival Review System (PARS) allows customs brokers to submit release information to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for review and processing before the goods arrive at the Canadian border. This speeds up the release or referral for examination process for the carrier when the ...
1. Load Boards It’s good to communicate with other carriers and can lead to some backhaul opportunities. But engaging with a broker is frequently a better strategy for success. Using a digital load board is even better. Load boards are online markets that link shippers, brokers, and carriers...
interest on the trucker side of the equation but, like Uber Freight, admits the shipper side has been slower to sign on. To keep enough freight available for truckers, Doft is launching a marketing campaign aimed at direct shippers, and plans to integrate with some existing load boards. ...
Shippers must create a compliant packing list document to share to freight forwarders, shipping lines, importers and other parties along the supply chain. In this article we show you how to create and download a Packing List template for export. The freight forwarder, customs broker or other ...
Many customs brokers can help you get your business number for you (such asPacific Customs Brokers). I recommend just calling the number above to get your number though. It's easy. A couple pro-tips if applying for a business number on your own: On the form when it asks for a social...
Cost-Saving Bonus for Using a 3PL: Sometimes 3PLs/brokers have contractual agreements in place with LTL carriers to potentially lower the cost of accessorials passed on to you. LTL Accessorials From A to T Here’s a list of the most common accessorial fees you’ll encounter in LTL, plus...
just starting in the delivery business. You can use load boards to research local courier rates, find job opportunities, and network with professionals in your industry. Load boards also provide the opportunity to partner with other companies in the delivery industry, such as brokers and shippers....