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4 Factors that Affect Dry Van Freight Rates

The rates for dry van freight fluctuates heavily throughout the year. So, what causes the changes in price?  Can you plan around these fluctuations to save money?  Knowing the dry van shipping market and how it works is a vital skill to have when you work in shipping. Planning around the known fluctuations in the

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Spot Quote Shipping versus Contracted Shipping

Shipping plays a large part in any company’s bottom line.  Finding ways to reduce the amount being spent in the supply chain is always a high priority. Luckily, there are many ways to drive down the costs.  One way is by finding a balance between the right contract for your freight shipping and utilizing the

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Our Purpose and Role as a Third Party Logistics Company

The purpose statement of Becker Logistics is to support the supply chain with purpose and integrity. We define this by supporting our customers and carriers, even in unknown times, in an effort to keep the supply chain continuously moving. Through our dedication to ensuring our contributions are impactful to the operations of our partners, we

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When is an Expedited Freight Service Worth Using?

What is Expedited Shipping? Expedited shipping is shipping that arrived more quickly than the standard time and usually costs a bit extra because of that, but is expedited freight service worth it? It all depends on the situation that the shipper finds themselves in, but there are certain times where it is worth paying a

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