Freight Shipping Fundamentals

Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc. provides freight education from the perspective of an asset-based trucking company. These resources explain truckload shipping, carrier selection, shipment preparation, equipment needs, freight rates, documentation, and transportation planning.

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Winter Truck Maintenance Guide and Checklist: Preparing Your Rig for the Cold Season

November 5, 2023//David McConnehey

Preparing your truck for the challenges of winter weather is crucial as the colder months approach. We have you covered on the key aspects of winter truck maintenance, including addressing moisture concerns in the air system and ensuring the reliability of your electrical components. To help you with this, we have included a helpful checklist at the bottom of this blog that you can print off each season...

15-Tips on How to Make More Money as a Company Truck Driver or Owner-Operator

October 17, 2023//David McConnehey

Wondering how to boost your income? In the world of truck driving, there are numerous paths to increase your earnings if you know where to focus your... drive, as it were. Through strategic planning and being open to technology, you can certainly make higher income growth more attainable...

Differentiating Logistics from Supply Chain Management

September 26, 2023//David McConnehey

Supply chain and logistics management play a crucial role in today’s fast-paced business environment, driving productivity, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction to new levels. While the distinction between supply chains and logistics may seem blurry, they serve distinct purposes: supply chains cover the entire journey, while logistics focus on the movement and storage of goods within the supply chain...

Decoding Logistics Providers: Unveiling the Differences Between 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL and 6PL

September 4, 2023//David McConnehey

This article gives an overview of different logistics service models, such as First-Party Logistics (1PL), Second-Party Logistics (2PL), Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL), Fifth-Party Logistics (5PL), and Sixth-Party Logistics (6PL) ...

6-Ways Logistics Efficiency and Supply Chain Management Can Help Your Business Maximize Performance

6 Ways to Improve Logistics Efficiency

August 31, 2023//David McConnehey

Logistics and supply chain management are crucial in the current business environment. They involve an intricate network of procedures that, when strategically handled, can result in increased visibility, customer satisfaction, and lasting competitive performance.