Blog, Tips, and NewsProtect Your Freight from Damage – 5 Ways
Protect your freight during shipping using 5 tips to ensuring that your goods arrive safely and intact at their destination....
07 July, 2023
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Ohio Bike Week 2023!
Matt heads to the Ohio Bike Week 2023 where a customer needed a unique event location shipping solution!...
12 June, 2023 -
Building out a Skid: A Step-by-Step Guide
Efficiently placing freight onto a skid requires more than just stacking items randomly. Learn how to decrease your chances of freight damage....
01 May, 2023 -
Why Choose Air Freight?
In today's global economy, air freight has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its speed, flexibility, and efficiency....
21 February, 2023 -
Shipping High-Value Freight
Shipping high-value freight requires specialized handling, transport, and delivery solutions that must be considered before transit....
01 February, 2023 -
Customs Clearance: How to Prepare
When shipping freight internationally, it's very important to properly fill out customs forms to ensure a your freight will reach is destination as smoothly as possible. ...
26 January, 2023 -
Tips for Trade Show Shipping Success
Shipping your exhibit materials and equipment into a trade show can be a complex and time-consuming task. However,...
12 January, 2023 -
The Value of a Freight Forwarder
What is a freight forwarder? Simply put, a freight forwarder is someone who specializes in the organization and arrangement of freight transportation....
07 December, 2022 -
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Shipping Crate
We have seen a lot of custom crates come through our warehouses. The most important mistake to avoid is building a shipping crate without considering how it will fit into a truck....
27 September, 2022 -
Freight Class and LTL Pricing
Have you ever wondered how LTL shipping carriers come up with their rates? One important factor is the freight class. ...
12 September, 2022 -
What is a Commercial Invoice?
A commercial invoice is a special document that is required for international shipments to clear the customs process. ...
30 June, 2022 -
Spring ’22 Market Update
Join Tom, Andrew, and Matt on what shippers should expect in the upcoming summer months regarding LTL, Truckload, Ocean, and Air shipping....
23 May, 2022 -
What You Should Know About LTL Shipping
LTL is a very common way to ship, and since your freight will share space on a truck with other freight, mean it usually the most economical, but it can come with some drawbacks. ...
21 March, 2022 -
How to Get an Accurate Shipping Quote
In this article we will look at what information and details you can provide your carrier to help you get a more accurate shipping quote....
01 February, 2022 -
How to Reduce Your Risk for Freight Damage
Unfortunately, in shipping freight, damage can happen. Between forklifts and warehouse and truck transfers, freight can have multiple parties picking it up and moving it across a shipping network....
12 November, 2021
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Why Are Truckload Prices so High in 2018?
Have you, like many dealing with moving full truckload freight, been wondering- what the heck is going on with these truckload prices? We work on 100’s of truckload moves daily, across many market verticals, each having their own unique requirements....
01 March, 2018 -
Ark Announces Newly Designed Website
4/2/18 – On Monday April 2, 2018, Ark Transportation, a Cleveland based freight shipping company, launched their newly designed website, www.arktransportation.com. The new website outlines Ark’s freight shipping services including domestic, internati...
03 April, 2018 -
Shipping Rates: How Are They Calculated?
Pricing for shipments sometimes seem to be the great cloud of unknowing. Why is it difficult to get comprehensive shipping quotes instantly? Why do prices fluctuate so much when shipping to one city vs another? Well, we’re glad you asked. In this gui...
26 April, 2018