The Hidden Cost of Accessorial Charges
Freight budgets rarely get derailed by base rates alone. It’s the unexpected accessorial charges—liftgate, residential delivery, limited access, detention, overlength, reclass, and reweigh fees—that quietly chip away at margins. Individually, these charges may seem minor. Collectively, they can create significant budget overruns, strained carrier relationships, and invoice discrepancies that take hours to untangle. The root […]
Some Freight Is More Than Freight
Freight Partners Group is proud to have been awarded the transportation of a truly remarkable piece of American art: a massive eagle designed and built by Kevin Stone of Kevin Stone Metal Art, moving from Las Vegas to the Port of Kalama for the USA 250 July 4th Celebration. This is the type of project […]
Why Freight Partners Group Is Not Just “Another Broker”
A technology-driven, multi-modal logistics partner built for visibility, control, accountability, and better freight execution. In today’s freight market, the word “broker” can carry a narrow meaning. For some companies, a broker is simply someone who finds a truck, marks up a rate, and moves on to the next shipment. That transactional model may work for […]
EZShip Is Now Integrated With eBay
A new eBay Orders icon is now available in the left-hand navigation menu within EZShip. Click on the eBay Orders icon and enter your eBay credentials (required one time). Once you have completed the eBay authentication, click on the eBay Orders icon and your eBay orders will display …
2024 Freight Budget: Optimize Your Logistics Costs
Unlock the secrets to significantly reducing your logistics expenses and supercharging your 2024 freight budget efficiency Assessing Your Current Freight Spend and Identifying Opportunities To set the stage for a cost-efficient 2024, begin by thoroughly reviewing your current freight expenses …
Ship Smarter Series: Hazardous Materials
Determining if an LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipment is hazardous requires evaluating the contents of the shipment and determining if they fall under the definition of hazardous materials as defined by federal regulations. Here are the steps to determine if an LTL shipment is hazardous …