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10/24/2022

UPS’ general rate increase is designed to offset elevated cost inflation.

09/01/2022

On the heels of recently announcing the rollout of a new transcontinental delivery service, following their October 2021 merger announcement, Vienna, Va.-based LaserShip, the largest regional e-commerce parcel carrier and last-mile delivery services provider, and Chandler, Ariz.-based regional shipp...

06/09/2022

Will this change in the supply chain effect your business?

TForce Freight, just announced as of 5/25, they will no longer haul fi****ms, parts, or ammo under their blanket pricing program.

(If your company has Customer Specific Pricing, it must be vetted through TForce's security department)

Estes Express Lines, just announced as of 6/13, they will no longer haul fi****ms or ammo.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 713-921-2480 to talk to a subject matter expert to better understand your options.

05/04/2022

FTL shippers be forewarned, the International Roadcheck, scheduled for May 17th-19th, causes bottlenecks every time it takes place, as many FTL carriers just refuse to run.

Please reach-out if you need help covering loads during this event ( 713-926-3673 or [email protected] ), our Carrier Relations team has many quality and safety minded carriers that will continue to operate during this crackdown.

Market consensus is that many drivers stay home during the International Roadcheck, and SONAR data supports the thesis.

01/28/2022

FedEx reinstates Money Back Guarantees as of last week, on Jan. 17th, 2022, which only applies to the following service levels domestically and international exports priority services:

FedEx First Overnight®
FedEx Priority Overnight®
FedEx Standard Overnight®
FedEx First Overnight Extra Hours*
FedEx Priority Overnight Extra Hours*
FedEx Standard Overnight Extra Hours*
FedEx International First®
FedEx International Priority®
FedEx International Priority® Express
FedEx International Priority® Freight
It is yet to be announced if/when all other service levels will be reinstated.

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01/26/2022

It all over the news. The supply chain is broken, inflation is rampant, and food and fuel prices are soaring. The talking heads are quick to assign blame during the obligatory interview with,Articles

12/29/2021

Fuel levies hit two weeks before other surcharges and eight days after 2022 rate increases.

12/13/2021

A source familiar with the 96-year-old company said he is unsure whether CFL will file Chapter 7 or “liquidate outside of bankruptcy,” but that the LTL carrier has no plans to reorganize.

12/06/2021

FedEx and UPS suspended guaranteed delivery refunds when the pandemic hit. As shippers chafe under erratic service levels, they face the possibility that some programs may never return.

12/02/2021

If you ship LTL, below you will find the upcoming holiday hours to plan your man power and shipping needs

If you have any questions, give us a call at 713-921-2480

11/29/2021

What are the final dates for shipping holiday packages with FedEx, UPS and USPS?!

Thanksgiving is still a few days away, but it's never too early to start thinking about the [...]

11/24/2021

Register for Sourcing Leaders 2021. Register for this event to hear Keith Buford, Executive Director at Broussard, discuss logistics and global trade challenges in light of current events.

Register for this event to hear Keith Buford, Executive Director at Broussard, discuss logistics and global trade challenges in light of current events.