FreightRun Blog

Hiring Logistic Manager
Hiring the Perfect Logistics Director or Traffic Manager? Think Twice
27th April 2016
First, make sure you really need one. These days, many COOs, CEOs, and even CFOs are generally happy to hire a 3PL or 4PL – a freight broker with analytics and tech ability – that can do everything a traditionalThe Traffic Manager can do this and provide the reports to prove it. Generall ...
Import Export Liability
Export, Import & Product Liability
20th April 2016
If you import or export your product, how can you limit your product liability? What if your product is on a truck involved in a fatal accident?  What if someone is injured using your product incorrectly? How can you protect yourself? What alternatives do you have?To manage such risks, some bus ...
Logistics Strategies
Advanced Transportation Strategy - Four Key Goals
17th April 2016
You are the new CFO, Traffic Manager, Transportation or Logistics, or Supply Chain Director and are tasked with supervising and managing logistics.What should be your goal? What legacy will you leave your company?We believe your company will be best served if your goals are:Built-in FlexibilityDevel ...
Central Transport Freight Discount
New 10% discount on Central Transport and Roadrunner Rates
8th April 2016
We are excited to announce that FreightRun has published 10% discounted rates for Central Transport and Roadrunner. Take advantage of these highly competitive rates and book today!   And please take a few seconds to submit your carrier reviews on FreightRun.com. The more carrier reviews we coll ...
Full Truckloads Online: Why and Why Not?
14th March 2016
FreightRun.com is spearheading the automation of trucking by providing the first on-demand pricing system for basic truckload moves, whether “van truckloads” (tractor/covered trailer loads) or flatbed loads.Soon. the entire booking process will be automated for all “normal” F ...
Choosing LTL (Less Than Truckload) Carrier: Is Least Expensive Always Best?
1st March 2016
As your business grows, you will likely need to transport larger loads more often. When this time comes, you will need to choose an LTL carrier that can handle your needs. There are a few things to consider before starting to search for an LTL carrier, such as the size and weight of your shipments, ...
123 Cargo Door to Door Services
28th February 2016
Need an international traffic manager and export customer service professional and think it might be possible to outsource it?  FreightRun.com dedicates specialized staff to a very limited number of customers with the same need as you – essentially, you gain expertise that feels like it i ...
Fight Freight Inspection Up-Charges from LTL Common Carriers
21th February 2016
How to Fight Freight Inspection Up-Charges from LTL Common Carriers: Weights, Measures and Density Disputes? To successfully fight a weight/measure/density dispute with a common carrier you must find the grounds for a sound argument in terms they will understand.For all weight and measurement disput ...
Check Your Company's Trucking Prices vs. Market Trucking Prices
20th February 2016
Often the CEO or CFO or Owner of an ongoing concern has been for so many years away from the nitty and gritty of logistics that they do not know REALLY if their Traffic Dept or Logistics Managers have gotten complacent and perhaps kept ongoing relationships with established carriers or 3rd Party Log ...
FTL: FULL TRUCKLOADS – BETTER BOOKED ONLINE – REPEAT SHIPPER PROGRAM
19th February 2016
You can qualify for the best FTL trucking rates possible If your company is financially strong and able and willing to adjust your Accounts Payable practices such that freight bills can be paid within 10 days, and if your Traffic Department can change its practices from the old-time “phone cal ...