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Shipping Logistics Technology Trends for 2016-2017

September 15, 2016 by FreightorGator

Shipping Logistics Technology Trends for 2016-2017

Nowadays shipping industry keeps few to none of the shipping practices considered normal two or three decades ago. Significant improvements and changes have influenced the way the logistics industry deals with the demands of its customer base.By now, you are probably aware of the impact transportation management systems, drones and robotics are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Freight Technology, Shippers, ecommerce Tagged With: logistics, freight technology, e-commerce

Welcome to FreightorGator

June 21, 2016 by FreightorGator

Welcome to FreightorGator

ShipX Becomes FreightorGator in Company RebrandingShipX Unveils New Branding to Coincide with Launch of Exclusive Direct Rates from Leading Carriers; Temporarily Waives Booking Fee as Introduction to New BrandKansas City, Mo. – June 15, 2016– ShipX, the Kansas City-based online freight exchange, today announces the company’s rebrand to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Shippers Tagged With: LTL, freight news, ltl news

Why the Freight Industry Needs to get Millennial Friendly

May 3, 2016 by FreightorGator

Why the Freight Industry Needs to get Millennial Friendly

A workforce paradigm shift is underway, and freight industry leaders need to be prepared. Demand for an evolution in the way we ship is growing with the rate of Millennials entering the ranks; in every sector on every continent. Currently in the 25-35 age bracket, Millennials are projected to become half the total workforce by 2020. These men and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Freight Technology, Shippers, Freight Shipping, Logistics, Legacy Systems Tagged With: freight technology, millennials, legacy systems

Residential and Commercial Guide to Moving with LTL

April 30, 2016 by FreightorGator

LTL isn’t just for machine parts, pallets of packaged products, and other pieces of the supply chain. Companies and individuals are increasingly looking to move furniture and belongings without truckload shipping. But is this really a good idea, or too good to be true? Here’s a breakdown of what businesses and homeowners stand to gain - and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Shippers, LTL Tips, Furniture, Residential, Commercial Tagged With: furniture shipping, commercial shipping, residential shipping

How to Avoid Extra Charges on Shipments

April 28, 2016 by Augie Grasis

How to Avoid Extra Charges on Shipments

FreightorGator customers and LTL shippers as a whole are constantly running into issues around extra class and reweigh cost. FreightorGator CEO, Augie Grasis, has some words of wisdom to help you avoid getting hit with these dreaded and unexpected freight fees in the future.Everyone, and I mean everyone, hates extra charges on LTL freight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Freight Cost, Shippers, Shipping Categorization, LTL Tips, reclassifications, reweights, Accessorials Tagged With: reweigh, accessorials, reclass, freight cost

Navigating the World of LTL Shipping

April 18, 2016 by FreightorGator

Navigating the World of LTL Shipping

Newcomers to less-than-truckload shipping are often daunted by the multifaceted and seemingly finicky nature of the beast. LTL is the halfway point between parcel post and full-truck freight, the result being a myriad of merged elements to remember and new terminology to learn. The ultimate goal is, of course, to meld your existing operations with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Freight Quoting, Shippers, Shipping Categorization, LTL Tips, Freight Shipping, reclassifications, reweights, Fuel Surcharges Tagged With: DIM Pricing, freight claims, ltl freight, bill of lading, reclassifications

Furniture Freight Shipping: Get to Know Your Options

April 10, 2016 by FreightorGator

Furniture Freight Shipping: Get to Know Your Options

Shipping furniture from one place to another will always be a logistical challenge. Luckily, it’s nothing the average person can’t handle, especially considering the various approaches available to ship furniture. Every special situation and price range can be met with the right combination of methods; but which are the right ones to choose?The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Freight Quoting, Shippers, LTL Tips, Freight Shipping, Furniture Tagged With: freight shipping, furniture shipping, white glove, office shipping, personal shipping

Transportation Management Systems (TMS): What You Need to Know

March 24, 2016 by FreightorGator

Transportation Management Systems (TMS): What You Need to Know

Companies relying on repeated LTL shipping will eventually consider ways to reduce the time and financial burdens associated. One option is utilizing a transportation management system, but what is that, exactly? Furthermore, how can small businesses ensure they’re using TMS to maximize efficiency and improve accounting? Here are the fundamentals … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Freight Technology, Shippers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management Systems Tagged With: logistics, TMS

Top Tech Must-Haves for Small Business Owners in 2016

February 12, 2016 by FreightorGator

Top Tech Must-Haves for Small Business Owners in 2016

Logistics are often forgotten when thinking about business tech and the tools that every small business should be powered by. However, overlooking logistics is a fatal move. Logistics are what create the connections that any business needs to thrive. Without the newest and most reliable tools available, there is a good chance that your competitor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LTL Shipping, Freight Technology, Shippers, ecommerce, Logistics Tagged With: freight technology, freight apps, logistics apps

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

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