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On its face, the job sounded simple enough: pick up a load in Hermiston, OR and deliver it to a

If transportation were a commodity, shippers would shop for carriers online by viewing their ratings, reviews, and procuring freight contracts

Every year, shippers send out requests for proposals (RFPs) to find new carriers and re-engage incumbents who can deliver quality

Transportation costs flew off the guard rails in 2021. Truckload rates climbed as demand spiked amid a resurgent COVID pandemic,

Data silos are a natural occurring phenomenon in business. They exist whenever departments use different systems and have unique reporting

There’s only so much your business can do with spreadsheets, whiteboards and emails. At some point (perhaps right now), you’ll

This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! As an industry leader, we know what it takes for people to

Axele TMS and DAT recently partnered for a webinar to show how carriers can use our combined tools to find

General Mills has adopted shorter contracts and freight mini bids to handle increased demand during the pandemic. In the past,

In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen

While tools such as a TMS, load board, ELD and back-office systems are not new to the trucking industry, TMS solutions

On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.

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