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Save money by optimizing reverse logistics procedures
Many businesses breathe a sigh of relief after the rush of the holiday season. Supply chain companies and logistics professionals are not among them. The logistics industry never stops moving, and while the new year brings an end to the increases in retail and...
What you need to know about the new ELD mandate requirements
On December 18th, 2017 the The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) began enforcing the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate requirements. These requirements were drafted and put into effect by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) and...
Choosing between parcel and LTL shipping methods
There’s no shortage of shipping services, each with their own freight criteria, regulations and other factors. They also each come with their own pros and cons, and when shippers have freight that can be sent using two or more methods, the question becomes which...
Meet the team: David Weakly
David Weakly has been a part of the King Solutions family for over a decade. A Bloomington, MN native, David is a major player on our business development team. Here’s what David has to say about his role with King and his life outside of the company. 1. Introduce...
How cyber shopping will affect seasonal logistics this year
Over the years we have seen significant shifts in the way consumers shop. We have watched closely as the the increases in ecommerce shoppers has changed supply chains and the ways in which goods are moved throughout the country. The holidays in 2017 appears to be no...
Carriers introduce updated overlength fees
The LTL world is always evolving, and its pricing along with it. As we enter the busiest season of the year for supply chain professionals, carriers are finding themselves pushed to the limit due to increased freight volumes and tight capacity. Because of this...
Ecommerce-only pet food company asked itself, “Wanna go outside?”
This Colorado-based pet food company got its start in the ecommerce space, and by maintaining a solid track record of fulfilling orders efficiently, online sales remains one of their core competencies. However, the company was growing faster than a greyhound on an all-protein diet, and was ready to take a bite out of the retail world.
Logistics strategy for the holiday season
Tis the season to be shipping! With the holidays on the way, shippers will be preparing for their busiest time of the year. We hope that by now your preparations are already underway, and may already be feeling an increase in online shopping. According to studies, 25%...
Creating an efficient and affordable domestic shipping operation
Domestic shipping is a massive operation in the United States. There are a few recent statistics from the American Trucking Association that provide a solid glance at the enormously large stature of this industry: Over 70% of all the freight tonnage moved in the U.S....
Hurricane update 9/15/17: possible shipment delays impacting your freight
A service update for our clients and King community: Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families, businesses and communities affected by the recent devastating hurricanes. Our priority is to care for our customers’ freight, and we want to ensure you are...
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Joel Rice