Key takeaways: Everything you need to know about specialty freight

In this series, we’ve walked you through the multiple specialty shipping options TA Services provides and how we bring custom shipping solutions to business owners throughout North America. Navigating the vast world of specialty freight options can be a complex web since there are no “one size fits all” solutions in transportation management. From oversized…

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Everything You Need to Know about LTL and Extreme Length

Welcome back to our series on specialty freight. In part one, you were introduced to the variety of shipping options available to you. Now, we’re answering some of the most common questions about each one—starting with less-than-truckload and extreme length. An introduction to less-than-truckload and partial less-than-truckload What is less-than-truckload (LTL)?LTL is a method of…

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Fast-Tracking Freshness: Meet Scout Logistics

As part of their mission to empower their people to build meaningful relationships and deliver extraordinary results for shippers, TA Services is proud to welcome Scout Logistics, worldwide specialists in over-the-road transportation of perishable and fragile freight, to the TA Services family. Based in Toronto, Canada, Scout Logistics brings more than 20 years of carrier…

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Follow Up Q&A with David Branson: What’s so important about Managed Transportation Solutions?

ICYMI, in December 2021, TA Service’s VP of Managed Transportation Operations, David Branson, talked with The Fabricator about the value a 3PL can bring to metal fabricating companies and their supply chain operations. In the article, Branson covered everything from culture and developing strong partnerships to the importance of a solid managed transportation services (TMS)…

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MultiChannel Merchant Shares “Legends of LTL: Debunking Four Common Myths”

Be sure to check out MultiChannel Merchant’s shared article, written by TA Services’ Director of Cross-Border Services, Andrew Welling. Today’s businesses operate in a world where customers can be virtually anywhere. The explosion of ecommerce has set new standards for shipping direct to consumer (DTC). Customers now expect faster delivery, with manufacturers, retailers and suppliers…

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Your Ultimate Guide to Specialty Freight 2022

When it comes to freight, it’s true that one size does not fit all. That’s why businesses need a flexible freight shipping partner who can quickly pivot to ship products of any size, shape, or weight. When selecting the right 3PL provider for your business’s transportation needs, it’s important for shippers to evaluate their multi-modal…

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Is LTL a Good Solution for your business? Read ‘A Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Checklist’ by Andrew Welling

Andrew Welling, TA Services’ Director of Cross-Border Services, provides an LTL checklist for shippers to consider when looking for shipping solutions. Visit Food Logistics for the full article. A Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Checklist Many shippers are turning to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping methods as a creative and flexible solution that provides retailers and supply chain operators with…

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Inbound Logistics: December 2021’s “Good Question”

Inbound Logistics asks experts in the industry, “How would you summarize the supply chain in 2021 in five words?” TA Services is proud to have comments included from our very own David Bowers – Vice President of Warehouse Operations and Tyler Scogin – Senior Account Manager. Visit Inbound Logistics for the full article.

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