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How to Become a Licensed Freight Broker: Requirements & Steps

Being a licensed freight broker is a fulfilling career that not many people know about.

DTS Named Recipient of Estes Customer Excellence Award

Diversified Transportation Services recognized in the inaugural class of Estes' new customer recognition program.

Freight vs. Shipping: Breaking Down the Core Differences

The terminology of shipping goods can be a bit complicated, and not knowing which service you need can lead to costly...

8 Common Types of Freight Trucks and How They Are Used

Freight is a pretty general term that covers practically everything that’s hauled professionally across the world.

Freight Broker Versus Dispatcher: How Each Role Works in Freight Shipping

When you hire a freight shipping service, you’re going to deal with different types of people who play very different...

Fuel Surcharges in Freight: What Shippers Must Know in 2026

Fuel Surcharges Are Up — Significantly If your freight bills have been higher lately and you're not sure why, there's...

Revolutionizing Freight Security: The Role of AI and IoT

Confirmed cargo theft incidents increased by 18% in 2025, according to Versik CargoNet’s Supply Chain Risk report.

Types of Freight: How Different Freight Services Are Used

Freight is the backbone of the modern economy.

4 Types Of Temperature-Controlled Logistics | DTS

4 types of temperature-controlled freight shipping Temperature-sensitive freight leaves little room for error.

Freight Broker vs. Carrier: Roles, Responsibilities, and Key Differences

In freight shipping, confusion usually starts with roles.

How Does Freight Shipping Work? The Complete Process Explained

Freight shipping has a reputation for being complicated, and honestly, it's rightfully earned.

Cold Chain Logistics Explained | DTS

Cold chain logistics explained: How temperature-controlled shipping works Keeping temperature-sensitive products safe...

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Fuel Surcharges in Freight: What Shippers Must Know in 2026

Fuel Surcharges Are Up — Significantly If your freight bills have been higher lately and you're not sure why, there's…

All About Christmas Tree Shipping | DTS

What you need to know about Christmas tree shipping How many real Christmas trees would you say are sold in…

How To Solve These Freight Agent Challenges | DTS

How to solve these freight agent challenges Even the best freight agents, with years of experience, face challenges from time…

What To Look For In A Freight Agent Program | DTS

What to look for in a freight agent program Ready to try a new freight agent program?  Choosing one that…

What Is Freight Fraud & How To Fight It | DTS

Freight fraud and how to safeguard against it Freight fraud costs businesses time, money, and resources every single day. In…

Planning For Peak Retail Season Logistics | DTS

Planning for peak retail season logistics Peak retail season is make-or-break for many suppliers. With holiday sales, back-to-school shopping, and…

Pumpkin Logistics Tips For Halloween | DTS

Pumpkin logistics for Halloween: How to get it right Like trick-or-treating, wearing fun costumes, and watching horror movies, pumpkins are…

How Shippers Can Prep For DOT Blitz Week | DTS

How shippers can prepare for DOT Blitz Week 2025 Next week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is holding its…

Home Depot Logistics: Advice For Suppliers | DTS

Home Depot logistics: Advice for shipping to Home Depot Becoming a Home Depot supplier is a massive achievement for your…

What To Know About Roadshow Demo Logistics | DTS

Roadshow freight: What to know about demo logistics If your business is planning to run product demonstrations at retail stores,…

Shipping Auto Parts 101: The Basics You Should Know | DTS

Shipping auto parts 101: The basics you should know Shipping auto parts to retailers and distributors is an essential everyday…

What is a Request for Proposal (RFP) in Logistics?

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents play an important role in the business and shipping worlds. These documents act as a…

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