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When it comes to storing product waiting to be shipped, it is important to use whatever amount of storage space you have as efficiently as possible. Before resorting to costly measures like expansions, purchasing new warehouses, hiring new workers, investing in software, or other similar…

Capacity crunch is a term in the shipping industry that simply refers to a shortage of trucks available for delivery. While the term became popular in 2014, the industry continues to experience unprecedented capacity issues, with the upcoming ELD (electronic logging device) implementation deadline only…

Less-than-truckload shipping, commonly known as LTL shipping, provides an alternative method to full-truckload shipping that can significantly save on delivery costs once it is fully implemented. The initial costs and processes involved in setting up LTL shipping can seem daunting; you may have to learn…

One Simple New Year’s Resolution that Can Transform Your Business With the end of the year approaching, many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. We all have personal goals we want to achieve and what better time to start than the first day…

5 Delivery Terms Every Business Owner Needs to Know If you’re a small business owner, then you’re probably going to depend on courier services at some point. The delivery industry, like most other industries, has its own unique lingo and terminology. Being familiar with at…

8 Ways to Make Life Easier for Holiday Delivery Drivers Delivery drivers are the unsung heroes of the holiday season. These men and women ensure that the packages we send to loved ones arrive safely at their destinations—and the packages they send to us appear…

Tips to Improve Customer Service It’s no secret that great customer service is extremely important when looking to satisfy customers and grow your business. Customers are the one thing that the business exists for and the one thing that keeps the business going. They go…

Common Courier Myths Part 2 We discussed a few popular myths surrounding the courier industry in a previous blog, but we felt it wouldn’t hurt to talk about a few more since we’ve heard so many! Here are a five more myths we are looking…

Shipping Tips Over the Holiday Season With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it is more important than ever that your business is ready to accommodate the increased demands in shipping. Peak season, as it is known, sees a dramatic increase in shipping volume,…

Common Courier Myths  We’ve noticed there are a lot of popular myths surrounding the courier industry. Many businesses do not understand what exactly it is they do or fear that they cannot afford the services. But did you know that around 90% of America’s Fortune…

Econo-Courier Q&A  What type of items do you usually ship? Tile Wood Flooring Medical Equipment & Devices Metal & Metal Products Plastics Paper Products Construction Materials Electronics Corrugated Cardboard Machinery Do you ship hazmat items? No, shipping hazmat labeled items requires a specific certification to…

Must Know: Cost vs. Benefit You sought out to hire a courier service to better your business and its delivery needs. Just like most reputable services you look to hire, you expect to pay for the value they bring your business. There is no need…