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Pallets make the world go round. The clothes you’re wearing, the beverage you’re drinking, the very computer or device you’re reading this on was mostly transported on a pallet at some point. Pallets have been around for over 100 years, and they don’t appear to be...
Apr 14, 2015
Every year, companies across the United States lose countless amounts of money due to improper storage and shipping of their products. To curtail these losses and claims, companies must take preventative measures to ensure that they are managing their logistics and...
Apr 9, 2015
When it comes to LTL freight shipments, consolidation is key. Without it, you are shipping money out the door through inefficiency. Picture the empty space on your trailers as filled with pallets of cash, because that is essentially what you are sending out of your...
Mar 31, 2015
Think of the best/strongest relationships you currently have in your life. Most (if not all) of them probably involve people you’ve known for a long time. They’re long-term relationships. They involve people you know and who know you. They’re built on trust and...
Mar 26, 2015
Depending on your situation, there are a number of advantages to LTL (less than truckload) shipping. From the variety of options of where items can be delivered (such as residential areas) to the consistency of delivery timetables, LTL is both flexible and dependable....
