Freight & Truck Broker Blog

Take the Guesswork Out of Flatbed Freight

December 11, 2024 |
Freight deliveries don’t have to be stressful – or risky. With the right approach and transportation partner, flatbed shipping can mean on-time arrivals, no unexpected handling fees, and goods delivered in pristine condition. From expert account management to a vast network of reliable drivers, LiVe Logistics’ flatbed broker service blends… Read More
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Automated Spot Rate FTL Freight Quoting

November 25, 2024 |
What if you could receive instant freight quotes for spot rate FTL shipments? You wouldn’t need an army of people to get quotes as you and watch spot rates tick up throughout the day as you wait for responses. What would you do with that extra time and the savings… Read More
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2024 Trucking & Freight Outlook: Adapting to Market Shifts

January 15, 2024 |
Transportation Sector's Downturn Contrasts with Surging Durable Goods & Changing Shipping Rates The transportation sector experienced a 15% decline in 2023 compared to the previous year. However, LiVe Logistics—with an extensive carrier network of over 40,000 companies and independent drivers—doubled load volumes. Spending on durable goods was up, but shipping… Read More
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Two Freight Industry Fallacies Debunked

November 17, 2023 |
Two fallacies seem to have emerged as the freight market has evolved. Understanding what is really going on will put you in the best position to always know where your freight is, ensure more on-time shipments, and reduce your freight total cost of ownership (TCO). Fallacy #1: Large, Asset-Based Carriers… Read More

Q3 2023 Trucking & Freight Brokerage Outlook

July 15, 2023 |
Because of decreases in durable goods shipments compared with 2020 through 2022, freight costs have declined significantly but have flattened out, so contract pricing is near to spot pricing. While shippers and transportation professionals can breathe a sigh of relief, this may only last for the next 6-12 months. Other… Read More

What You Should Know about Cargo Liability vs. Insurance

July 10, 2023 |
How do you know if your loads are covered, especially if they are high-value and high-risk? Does your carrier or broker cover load losses over $100,000 even if it’s not their fault? How can you avoid the financial disaster that could follow a freight disaster? Understanding the difference between cargo… Read More
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Freight & Trucking Outlook: Summer into Q3/Q4

May 15, 2023 |
With the drumbeat of recession chatter, combined with falling year-over-year shipment volume and pricing, it can be easy to be pessimistic. However, it’s important to be cautious with year-over-year numbers: artificially high demand for durable goods through most of the pandemic—caused by an artificially low supply of consumer services due… Read More
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