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Green Shipping – How are Shippers Preparing for the Future?

November 17, 2016 by FreightorGator

Green Shipping – How are Shippers Preparing for the Future?

The shipping industry is facing many rapid changes in the near future. We’ve seen prototypes of driverless trucks, but those won’t be common on the road for years. But many shipping companies are already making drastic changes to address climate change. New studies on the effects of climate change over the last decade have prompted authorities to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freight Regulation

How Amazon Changed the Shipping Game

February 10, 2016 by FreightorGator

How Amazon Changed the Shipping Game

Regardless of how you feel about Amazon.com, there is one thing you can’t deny: The company has forever changed the landscape of shipping customer goods. Prior to Amazon’s 2-day shipping option, truckers and shippers only had to consider the weight of things. Now there’s an environment of ever-changing variables that affects shipping, courtesy of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freight Technology, Shippers, ecommerce, Freight Regulation Tagged With: carriers, amazon, shipping technology

Freight vs. LTL vs. Moving Companies vs. White Glove Couriers

January 29, 2016 by FreightorGator

If you want to move something from one location to another, you definitely have options. However, knowing which option is right for you isn't always an easy task. To top it off, many companies will provide similar sounding services. So which shipping solution is right for your business and your pocketbook? The answer lies in how much do you have to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Shippers, Shipping Categorization, Freight Regulation, LTL Tips, Freight Shipping Tagged With: LTL, freight, couriers, moving companies

Automotive Engine Shippers: Welcome to FreightorGator

November 18, 2015 by FreightorGator

Automotive Engine Shippers: Welcome to FreightorGator

If you’re shipping automotive parts, you’ve come to the right place. We’re not talking about steering wheel covers and custom license plates — we’re talking about the BIG STUFF: engine blocks, transmissions, chassis, you name it. If your auto part shipment hits that 150lb mark, you’ve entered LTL territory. That’s where we come in. FreightorGator … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Shippers, Freight Regulation, Freight Category, Automotive Tagged With: automotive, engine shipping

LTL Shipment Prep: How to Streamline Your Dock Operations

November 9, 2015 by FreightorGator

LTL Shipment Prep: How to Streamline Your Dock Operations

It only takes a few clicks to book LTL shipments through the FreightorGator digital freight exchange. We made it really easy to book freight, but if you’re experienced in the LTL industry, you know that booking is only half of the battle. Once you’ve booked, it’s off to the races to get your shipment ready for pickup and transit. We’ve been around … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Shippers, Freight Regulation, LTL Tips, Freight Shipping Tagged With: Shipping, shippers, shipment prep

LTL Industry Snapshot: It’s a Carrier’s World

October 23, 2015 by FreightorGator

LTL Industry Snapshot: It’s a Carrier’s World

Winter is coming. Time to bundle up and prepare for the cold weather and new industry news that will affect your LTL shipping in the coming months. We trust (well, maybe “trust” is a strong word) that the guys on Wall Street know the industries they’re working with, and the same goes for you: as an LTL shipper, you should understand the industry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Carriers, Shippers, DIM Pricing, Freight Regulation Tagged With: LTL Shipping, carriers

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