You rely heavily on your 3PL partner to secure capacity. But peaks can change it all in your strategy. Lack of flexibility can make everything fall like a domino. Ensure stability during the harvest peak season, despite the lack of trucks, spot price hikes, and chaos in schedules with Hugo Hunter. Hugo Hunter specializes in […]
Top 7 logistics challenges during the back-to-school peak season
The end of August is full of logistics issues for the e-commerce and retail industries. Supply chain disruptions, inventory management inaccuracies, demand volatility, and more challenges are already bothering shippers. Learn how to overcome these increasing logistics interruptions. Overcome the main logistics challenges 1. Build a resilient supply chain foundation A strong logistics network starts […]
Who’s to blame for your damaged shipment?
“My freight was damaged!”, – sounds familiar?Who’s to blame for your damaged shipment?Most shippers face transit damage in 1–2 % of all shipments. The situation is even worse when it’s concealed damage. Even a small hiccup can turn into a full-blown financial loss in the form of chargebacks. One miscalculation in carrier liability can lead to […]
Overcome the rising Freight Fraud in 2025
Shipping scam is not a new challenge, and it’s become more sophisticated, more organized, and far more costly. It affects all parties in the logistics ecosystem, from shippers, carriers, and brokers to consignees. Freight fraud is now considered a national-level threat, eroding profit margins, disrupting supply chains, and damaging trust throughout the industry. Let’s break […]
Which Freight Routing is Right for You?
Effective freight routing is a strategic advantage. Urgency, seasonal fluctuations, or changes in transportation conditions influence the way you act. But how to choose the right routing strategy to align it with your transportation goals? Let’s dive into the details. 5 Core Routing Strategies That Drive Results 1. A-to-B Point Routing Direct shipping refers to […]
10 Best Truck Stops in America
Drivers are responsible not only for the delivery of the cargo, but also for a well-designed route with stops. They need to consider all the practical aspects of being on the road and understand where they will eat, shower and rest. Any journey can be enhanced by a quality stopover. In recent years, car parks […]
Truck Driver Salary: Factors and How They Affect Your Salary
Truck drivers are an important and demanding profession that is sure to pay well. Long distances, increased concentration, complex loads and more are the challenges drivers face in their work. According to 2022 data from the American Trucking Association, trucks moved more than 72% of all freight domestically. At the same time, gross revenue totaled […]
Temperature Controlled Shipping: Definition, Methods, and Limitations
Some temperature-sensitive products and goods are more at potential danger during transport than others. Therefore, it is necessary to make temperature control shipments. Disruptions in the cold chain can result in products having to be disposed of instead of sold. If the temperature in a cold room rises by only 2 degrees Fahrenheit, the relative […]
WHAT IS A TWIC CARD FOR TRUCK DRIVERS?
According to BTS (Bureau of Transportation Statistics), in 2022, there were over 15.8 million workers in the transportation industry in the United States. This includes not only drivers but also warehouse workers, managers, and other personnel involved in logistical processes. The potency of the segment is driven by several factors, including: However, all these prospects […]
How to Choose the Best Full Truckload Freight Carrier?
According to Research and Markets, the area of FTL (or Full Truckload of Transportation) will reach more than $525 billion by 2029. It demonstrates the rather strong development of the segment and its saturation with new players claiming their share of the market. In addition to healthy competition, many offers of logistics services reduce the […]