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# Freight Partners Group

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/blog/) - Instant LTL Quote Fast freight quotes for palletized shipments. Compare live LTL options using shipment weight, dimensions, pickup ZIP, destination ZIP, and accessorial needs. Live Rates Real carrier pricing through FPG. LTL Focused Built for pallet, crate, and packaged freight. Clear Results View rates, carrier options, and transit estimates. Get a Quote LTL Freight Parcel
- [Reunited and Ready to Grow](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/reunited-and-ready-to-grow/) - Who would have imagined that, nearly 40 years after we first met, I would be working side by side with Pat Cermak.I first got to know Pat while helping reposition leased containers on the Soo Line Railroad (CPKC now) between Minneapolis and Chicago. Today, we are bringing decades of experience, relationships, and industry knowledge together
- [Why “Just Finding a Truck” Is No Longer Enough](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/why-just-finding-a-truck-is-no-longer-enough/) - A lot of companies can quote a shipment. Fewer can help you manage the freight process with control, visibility, and accountability.That difference matters.In today's market, freight decisions involve more than a truck and a rate. They involve carrier selection, insurance, documentation, accessorial exposure, tracking, invoicing, claims support, and the ability to respond when something changes.That
- [What Shippers Should Expect From a Modern Freight Partner](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/what-shippers-should-expect-from-a-modern-freight-partner/) - A modern freight partner should do more than quote lanes and book trucks.Shippers should expect a provider that can help them see the full picture: cost, service, risk, documentation, carrier performance, accessorial exposure, claims, and invoicing.Too often, companies treat freight as a series of disconnected transactions. One shipment here. One rate there. One carrier issue
- [The Difference Between a Broker and a Managed Logistics Partner](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/the-difference-between-a-broker-and-a-managed-logistics-partner/) - There is a meaningful difference between a freight broker and a managed logistics partner.A broker may help arrange transportation.A managed logistics partner helps customers improve how transportation is planned, executed, tracked, reviewed, and controlled.That distinction matters for companies that ship regularly, manage multiple modes, serve demanding customers, or need better visibility into transportation spend.Freight Partners
- [A milestone worth celebrating at Freight Partners Group!](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/a-milestone-worth-celebrating-at-freight-partners-group/) - We had the honor of welcoming the very first visitor to our new Chicago-area location in Downers Grove, Illinois: Jason Trent, Senior Vice President of W. W. Rowland Trucking Company.We couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us mark this exciting moment. Jason’s visit was a great reminder that while new offices represent
- [Why Visibility Matters as Much as Price](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/why-visibility-matters-as-much-as-price/) - Price matters in freight. But price without visibility is incomplete.A shipment that looks inexpensive at the quote stage can become costly if the customer cannot see what is happening, access documents, identify delays, review charges, or resolve issues quickly.Visibility is what allows transportation teams to act before problems compound.At Freight Partners Group, visibility is a
- [Why Cheap Freight Can Become Expensive Freight](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/why-cheap-freight-can-become-expensive-freight/) - The lowest freight rate can be attractive. It can also be misleading.The true cost of freight includes more than linehaul. It includes service performance, accessorial exposure, delays, claims, missed appointments, poor communication, documentation issues, invoice disputes, and the internal time required to clean up preventable problems.Cheap freight becomes expensive when the savings disappear after the
- [How Technology Improves Freight Accountability](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/how-technology-improves-freight-accountability/) - Freight accountability starts with information.Who quoted the shipment? What details were used? Which carrier was selected? Where is the shipment now? What documents are available? Has the invoice been issued? Is there a dispute? Was a claim filed?When those answers live in separate emails, spreadsheets, carrier portals, and inboxes, accountability becomes difficult.That is why technology
- [Chicago, we’re officially open!](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/chicago-were-officially-open/) - Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit our new Freight Partners Group office in Downers Grove, Illinois, and celebrate this exciting milestone with part of our Chicago team. This office represents more than a new location. It strengthens our presence in one of the nation’s most important transportation hubs and gives our team
- [The Cheapest Carrier May Become the Most Expensive Decision](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/the-cheapest-carrier-may-become-the-most-expensive-decision/) - The cheapest carrier may become the most expensive decision you make. In freight, price is always part of the conversation. It should be. But when price becomes the only filter, risk starts to compound. A low rate does not tell you whether a carrier is properly insured. It does not tell you whether their authority
- [Questions Shippers Should Ask Their Providers](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/questions-shippers-should-ask-their-providers/) - A few days ago, I posted about the recent Supreme Court ruling and why carrier selection, documentation, and transportation controls matter more than ever. The next question is practical: What should shippers and freight forwarders be asking their transportation providers today? Here are a few starting points: How are carriers vetted before they are allowed
- [Defensible Transportation Management](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/defensible-transportation-management/) - The future of freight management is defensible transportation management. That means transportation decisions should not be random, undocumented, or based only on who answered the phone first. They should be supported by process. They should be supported by data. They should be supported by documented carrier review. They should be supported by clear operating procedures.
- [The Answer Is Not Eliminating Brokers - It Is Eliminating Weak Broker Processes](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/the-answer-is-not-eliminating-brokers-it-is-eliminating-weak-broker-processes/) - There is a growing reaction in the market right now: “We are going to stop using brokers.” I understand why some shippers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs are saying it. The latest Supreme Court ruling has made carrier selection, broker process, and transportation documentation a much bigger conversation. But eliminating brokers is not the real answer.
- [Why Managed Transportation Helps Reduce Risk](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/why-managed-transportation-helps-reduce-risk/) - The latest Supreme Court ruling on freight broker liability should be a wake-up call for every shipper, freight forwarder, NVOCC, and logistics buyer. The issue is no longer just “who can get the load covered?” The better question is: Who is managing the transportation process in a way that is documented, defensible, and safety-focused? The
- [The Hidden Cost of Accessorial Charges](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/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 issue? Incomplete
- [Some Freight Is More Than Freight](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/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 that
- [Why Freight Partners Group Is Not Just “Another Broker”](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/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
- [Ship Smarter Series: Hazardous Materials](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/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 ...
- [2024 Freight Budget: Optimize Your Logistics Costs](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/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 ...
- [EZShip Is Now Integrated With eBay](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/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 ...

## Pages

- [Home](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/) - Simplify your supply chain with Freight Partners Group. We offer multi-mode transportation, managed logistics services, and the EZShip platform for seamless quoting, tracking, and invoice control. Ship smarter today.
- [News](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/news/) - News and Information Latest Insights & Corporate Updates Stay informed on the latest developments at Freight Partners Group. This section features our official company announcements, industry analysis, and strategic perspectives on the evolving logistics landscape. Chicago, we’re officially open! Chicago, we’re officially open! Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to visit our new Freight
- [Quote](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/quote/) - Need shipping rates? Compare live LTL freight quotes instantly with Freight Partners Group. Enter your shipment details to see carrier options and transit estimates.
- [Register](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/register/) - Transportation Solutions Everything You Ship. One Team. One Platform. Simplify transportation by using one freight partner with the technology, coverage, carrier access, and service model to support every major shipping mode. LTL & Small Package LTL • Partial TL • Small Package Compare nationwide rates and manage shipments online. Register for EZShip Drayage Break-Bulk •
- [Tracking Your Shipment](https://freightpartnersgroup.com/tracking/) - Track your freight shipment in real-time with Freight Partners Group. Enter your tracking or reference number for instant status updates and delivery information.
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