The Impact of Unionized Carriers on Freight Costs

Many people do not realize the profound impact that unions have on freight costs. In fact, when a customer notices a sudden increase in freight costs from their regular carrier, it is likely that the increase can be traced to pressure from unionized truckers to raise wages for drivers.

While the majority of...

Key Tips on Handling Damaged Freight

No one who utilizes freight carriers is immune to the possibility of freight damage. While it may be impossible to control damage-inducing events such as natural disasters, there are measures that can be taken to help lessen the negative impact of freight damage. If damage is suspected, there are steps that should be followed to help ensure that damaged goods are replaced or...

Keeping the Freight Process Simple

At first glance, the concept of freight seems simple. Commonly known as the transfer of products or goods from one location to another, freight plays a vital role in our economy by linking manufacturers or providers with customers.

In spite of its simple concept, the freight process is full of complexities. These endless details can become overwhelming...

Fuel Taxes and Road Repair Funding

Fuel taxes have long been used as funding to repair roads and infrastructure. There is a seemingly logical reason for this. One might say individuals who drive more, wear down the roads more and should be paying for their maintenance rather than having road repair funds sourced from general property or income tax levied on city dwellers who don't use roads.  On the other hand, roads are used...