Andrew Salazar

Houston, TX

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This week we have a PGCA member asking about recommendations on LTL (Less Than Load) shipping companies.  Do you have a company you trust? Let us know!  If you can provide a response, simply send an email to info@printcommunications.org, and we will pass your contact info/ answer/ suggestions on to the member making the inquiry. The responses will be compiled confidentially and distributed to those who respond to the question!

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Diesel prices rose 0.034 cents per gallon, hitting $3.769 this week. The reversal of declining diesel prices indicates ongoing rebalancing of the freight market. With two weeks of consecutive increases, shippers should take note and start considering ways to keep their costs in check, including working with experts in logistics optimization and supply chain success. Learn more about how your organization can benefit from a complete managed transportation solution by connecting with us at https://hubs.ly/Q02D4JRm0 #dieselprice #shipping #logistics #FTL #LTL #managedtransportation

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There are many pros to shipping in and out of Houston, TX. 👍 Here's a brief overview, click here to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02z0c710 ~ #WeAreATS #trucking #houston #texas #freight #shipping #supplychain #transportation

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Yesterday, I was with a friend in Laredo. We were talking in his office while he was checking the load board. He found something he liked and called for details. Mauricio: "Hi, I'm Mauricio. Do you have this load available?" Agent: "Can I have your MC or DOT number?" Mauricio: "Of course, it's 256..." Agent: "Oh, sorry, we can't work with you. You have a Freight Guard from March 2021." Mauricio: "Yes, we used to have a dispatcher who didn't do a great job, which is why I handle dispatch myself now. I'm the owner. We own 15 trucks, and that happened four years ago. Can you give us a chance?" Agent: "No, sorry sir, we can't." So, I asked Mauricio about the details of the Freight Guard. He showed me that the issue was a no-show. I understand that's annoying for any broker, but it happened four years ago, and now the owner is working hard to get his company back on track. I checked the guy and the company who submitted the report and searched for them on LinkedIn. When I found the guy, I sent him a message: "Hey sir, respectfully, my friend has this report. Let's connect, and we might find a solution that helps both." No answer. What other options does my friend have?

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Tricia Diamond, Great post ... and I understand you can only "sell" what you have to "sell". But allow me to ask a few basic questions, please ... I noticed from the job posting that ... Freightliner Cascadia's for Lease Purchase - 2018/2019/2020 Models - No Money Down/No Credit Check #Question1: During the Lease Period, whose name is on the title? #Question2: During the Lease Period, what expenses is the driver responsible for? #Question3: During the Lease Period, is the driver able to select how long they wish to stay out for on the road? Are they able to be home weekly? Home Multiple Times a Week? If not, why not? #Question4: During the Lease Period, is the driver able to book freight outside of the network on their own or haul for a different carrier or entity? #Question5: During the Lease Period, what is the average truck payment? #Question6: Prior to Onboarding, is the driver able to have an Independant Inspection of the truck? Is the driver able to have an Independant Engine Oil Analysis done, prior to Onboarding? Feel free to take your time in answering these questions. .

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As you prepare for your end-of-quarter shipping needs, remember that Orange & Black Has Your Back. With Roadrunner's Smart Long Haul, you can trust that your shipment will arrive on-time and damage free. Ship Smart. Ship with Roadrunner. Request a quote today: https://bit.ly/3P4nAeu #RoadrunnerLTL #ltlfreight #ltltrucking #ltl #logistics #supplychain

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Our Analysis of Key Freight & Economic Indicators to Watch in May is out! Click into the report to see: - Loadsmart's spot rate forecast - Freight and economic review - The "rebirth" of industrial production and freight demand Read now: https://hubs.li/Q02w8QHy0

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An interesting trend has emerged from recent earnings calls by LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) carriers Old Dominion Freight Line and Saia. They both reported that some customers are shifting freight to truckload (TL) carriers. The shift is likely due to the currently low TL rates, which are a consequence of the weak freight market. Shippers are looking for a way to capitalize on low rates by consolidating their shipments and utilizing TL capacity. This could lead to increased TL volumes and greater demand for factoring services by carriers. #LTL #Factoring #Trucking https://lnkd.in/giaxuuXa

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It's #TrailerSafetyWeek, a national safety campaign aimed at educating people on how to practice safe trailering. Pictured is Bob Kozickie training a group on Cargo Control - Load Securement. Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02zkVbL0 #peerlesschain #welovechain

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Diesel Price Drops to $3.894 a Gallon! In a significant shift, the national average diesel price has slid 5.3 cents a gallon, settling below $3.90 for the first time in 13 weeks. This marks the lowest price since January 29. Diesel’s current cost of $3.894 is the first time it has dipped below $3.90 since February 5. The decline is a welcome relief for truckers and carriers alike. Learn more: https://loadstop.com/ #LoadStopTMS #TruckingIndustry #StreamlineYourOperations #TMSforBrokers #TMSforCarriers #TMS #SmartTMS #DigitalTMS #transportationsystem #transportationmanagementsystem #tracking #transportationmanagementsoftware #truckingsoftware #tmsforcarriers #trucking #businessintelligence #TruckingSuccess #Invoicing #Trucking

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Dwell Update: #SanPedroBay Ports saw steady truck container dwell times at 2.47 days. Rail container dwell times rose to 6.44 days but improved from March’s 7.02 days. Keeping cargo moving efficiently and read the release here: https://ow.ly/3Om650Sl2A5 #SupplyChain #Logistics #DwellTime

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👇#Supplychain news we're watching: Helpful insights + the #retail POV on #labor negotiations at our East Coast #ports from Jessica Dankert:

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Unlock a new era of precise and cost-effective freight shipping. Learn how you can overcome challenges in the LTL freight quoting process with the powerful integration of RXO Connect™ and Shiplify. https://bit.ly/4bCsatD

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Are low truckload rates impacting your LTL business? Read how some carriers are adapting. https://lnkd.in/giaxuuXa #trucking #truckload #LTL #truckingindustry #transportationindustry #freight #freightbroker

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April 2024 is in the books and it was another challenging month according to rate data from Farelanes LLC. About the 25th or 26th challenging month in a row for the freight markets. Rates per mile were down across the board for all major trailer modes compared to April 2023. Load counts did improve YoY along with miles driven. Accessorials ticked up, while transportation spend and length of haul took another dip. Please reach out to Casey Larkin with any questions on the data. Brush Pass Research #trucking #logistics #freightbroker #freightsales #freighttech

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