Archive for the “Freight” Category

Unexpected Weather Events are on the Rise. Is it Freight Embargo Panic Time?
Authored by SMC³ on October 11, 2022
As weather-related events become more common, what are the chances that freight embargoes could disrupt a somewhat upbeat outlook?

Cross-border LTL: How it’s different from domestic freight and how to succeed at the border
Authored by SMC³ on May 17, 2022
As shippers continue to tap into cross-border markets, carriers who want to accept that freight need to be ready for everything that carrying cross-border freight entails. In a recent SMC³ LTL202 educational session “LTL Operations from Dock to Stock, industry professionals discussed some of the biggest hurdles and how LTL carriers can overcome them.

How 3PLs utilize technology enhancements to simplify LTL freight shipping
Authored by SMC³ on April 5, 2022
Now more than ever, access to high-quality information into freight transportation sourcing, pricing and visibility is the factor separating leading shippers and carriers from the rest of the competition. Leading the field in LTL expertise, SMC³ offers a variety of API and EDI solutions to digitize the LTL shipment life cycle from quote to delivery.

What is Freight Class and How is it Measured?
Authored by SMC³ on December 14, 2021
Freight class provides LTL users an agreed-upon standard for classifying and pricing freight based on universally measurable factors. Here’s what you need to know about LTL freight classes, how to measure them and why they’re so important.

The Anatomy of a Transportation Contract
Authored by SMC³ on August 31, 2021
As a part of the SMC³ LTL 204: US LTL Transportation Law & Regulations hybrid summer course, industry experts shared some of their tips for navigating transportation contracts and making sure your organization is prepared for anything.

My Final Freight Invoice Is Not What I Expected—What Happened?
Authored by SMC³ on May 4, 2021
As a part of the SMC³ LTL203: LTL Carrier Pricing & Costing course, Averitt Express’ Chris Thacker and Estes Express’ Tad Blackburn joined attendees for a virtual seminar to answer questions and address many of the strategies shippers and carriers can use to prevent invoicing surprises from happening in their operations.