Intermodal in the Current Market Environment

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what is intermodal trucking

This article is part of the Insights series. Insights is an effort by our team to offer executive-level resources to help you succeed. For more videos and articles pertaining to the industry, see the Insights page.  — What is intermodal trucking? Intermodal is a mode that offers a cheaper shipping cost, sustainability, and additional capacity compared to just using… Read more »

Valentine’s Day Facts

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It is estimated 110 million roses will be sold and delivered in a three-day time period for Valentine’s Day.

Love is in the air, and so is the scent of fresh flowers. It is estimated 110 million roses will be sold and delivered in a three-day time period for Valentine’s Day. In addition to floral gifts, chocolates and other candies are popular purchases. Both common presents are shipped in great quantities to be available… Read more »

How Shipping is Setting Up for the New Year

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Before you break out the party poppers and light your sparklers, you’ll want to ensure you’re setting up for the new year.

Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023. The year is quickly coming to an end, and the new year will be here before you know it. Before you break out the party poppers and light your sparklers, you’ll want to ensure you’re setting up for the new year. Here are some tips for facing… Read more »

Holiday Shipping Season: Challenges and Tips

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The holiday shipping season is quickly approaching, now is the time to prepare, and everyone has an opinion on how it will go.

The holiday shipping season is quickly approaching, and everyone has an opinion on how it will go. A survey done by DC Velocity found that 51% of industry professionals think this year will be more chaotic than last year. However, 26% believe it will be less chaotic, and 22% think it will be about the… Read more »

Is Intermodal the Solution to your Capacity Crunch?

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Is Intermodal (truck train rail) the solution to your capacity crunch?

Full truckload (FTL) represents a significant portion of surface-based transportation within the domestic United States for the movement of goods. As such, shippers are accustomed to shipping with FTL. Full truckload shipping is reliable and has stood the test of time. However, if there is a shortage of truck drivers, shippers can face challenges moving… Read more »