What Is a Non-Asset-Based 3PL? (And Why It’s Your Smartest Supply Chain Move)
What Is a Non-Asset-Based 3PL? (And Why It’s Your Smartest Supply Chain Move) When navigating the complex world of logistics, shipping companies frequently encounter a critical fork in the road: should they partner with an asset-based carrier or a non-asset-based Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider? While the idea of working with a company that owns a […]
Unlock Efficiency Leveraging Sprinter Vans
Unlock Efficiency: Leveraging Sprinter Vans and Box Trucks for Time-Sensitive Deliveries You’ve likely faced this exact scenario: a critical customer calls with an emergency order, or a vital facility is about to pause operations because they are waiting on a part. You need to get your product moving immediately—ideally, it should have been there […]
Navigating the Q2 Freight Squeeze: How Inflation is Reshaping the FTL Freight Market
Navigating the Q2 Freight Squeeze: How Inflation is Reshaping the FTL Freight Market With inflation persistently high, the Full Truckload (FTL) market is witnessing unprecedented shifts, making it essential for shippers to adapt and find alternative solutions to manage their transportation costs effectively. The Inflation Paradox: Why Rates are Spiking The current FTL rate spike, […]
What is a SCAC Code – and why should you care?
What Is a SCAC Code — And Why Should You Care? Being in the transportation industry, you’ve probably run into a SCAC Code before. A shipper asks for it during onboarding, it shows up on a bill of lading, or your TMS won’t let you move forward without one. You fill in the box […]
Custom Freight Solutions by Headwall Logistics
Custom Freight Solutions for Complex Shipments More than ever, businesses are looking to move product quicker than before in a cost-effective manner. Many shippers dealing with oversized or odd-shaped cargo, complex routing, or extremely tight delivery timelines need to partner with a specialty or custom freight solutions provider. Custom freight solutions focus on flexibility, precision, […]
The Role of Technology in Today’s Freight Landscape
Freight Technology and Human Oversight | Headwall Freight Technology and Human Oversight: The Headwall Approach The Role of Technology in Freight In today’s freight landscape, technology is everywhere. Transportation Management Systems (TMS), automated carrier compliance platforms, real-time tracking tools, mobile integrations, and digital load boards have transformed how freight moves. For shippers, this has created […]
Heavy Equipment Shipping Made Simple
Heavy Equipment Shipping for Generators, Oilfield Accessories, and Industrial Materials Heavy equipment shipping plays a critical role in keeping many industries projects moving along. Construction, energy, and infrastructure are a few to name. From powering a remote jobsite with industrial generators to delivering oilfield accessories and oversized materials, these loads demand more than standard freight […]
Seasonality Impacts Trucking Capacity
Photo from CRST How Seasonality Impacts Trucking In the trucking industry, not only is it nonstop, but unknown certainties are thrown your way, and learning how to navigate them quickly is the name of the game. Freight demand fluctuates throughout the year, and seasonality plays a major role in how trucking lanes perform and how […]
What is a TWIC Card and Why it Matters?
What Is a TWIC Card and Why It Matters in Transportation If you work in logistics or transportation, you’ve probably heard the term TWIC card tossed around from time to time—especially when ports, terminals, or drayage freight come up. But what does a TWIC mean and why is it needed? A TWIC card (Transportation Worker […]
3PL Versus Freight Forwarders – What’s the Difference?
Freight Forwarders vs. 3PL: What’s the Difference? Freight Forwarders vs. 3PL: What’s the Difference? Although they often work closely together, Freight Forwarders and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) each serve a unique role within the supply chain. Understanding how they are similar—and how they differ—helps shippers select the right partner, or combination of partners, to support […]