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Everything You Need to Know about Expedited Shipping, High-Value Cargo & Hazmat
In the most recent installment of our specialty freight series, we covered temperature controlled and heavy haul shipping. And before that, we answered your questions about less-than-truckload and extreme length. Today, we’ll be diving into the ins and outs of expedited shipping as well as high-value cargo and hazardous materials. What you should know about…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know about Temperature Controlled Freight and Heavy Haul
Welcome back to our series on specialty freight. In this series we cover the ins and outs of the products less commonly transported and discuss 3PL solutions for transportation of any size or other unique requirements. In case you missed it, check out part two covering all things less-than-truckload (LTL) and extreme length. Part four…
Read MoreEverything 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…
Read MoreFast-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…
Read MoreFollow 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)…
Read MoreYour 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…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreTA Services Celebrates Journey from Brokerage to Full Service 3PL and 35 Years of Success
TA Services celebrates 35 years in the logistics industry and grows from a flatbed brokerage to a full service third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Formerly known as Team America, TA Services was established in Midlothian, TX, in 1986 and founded on little more than a handshake. The company’s primary focus was brokering freight in the flatbed…
Read MoreTA Services’ Managed Transportation Experts Interviewed: How 3PL Providers Support Growing Fabricating Companies
The metal fabricating industry is dominated by individuals that have a belief in doing things themselves. But as metal fabricating companies grow, their maverick leaders might have to take into account new perspectives. Trying to do it all might not be the right approach. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers can help fabricating companies with their transportation…
Read MoreHumble Beginnings: A Q&A with TA’s Founding Members
To gain a better understanding of the origin of TA Services and the freight brokerage solutions the company brings to North America, we spoke with two of the four founding members of TA Services (formerly known as Team America), Jackie Askelson and Dale Hughes. If a company is akin to a child, think of Jackie…
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