--- title: Shipping Insights | Industry Knowledge Base description: Industry Knowledge Base | Looking for insights into the world of trucking and logistics? Our blog covers everything from industry news to tips and tricks for optimizing your supply chain. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our expert analysis and insider knowledge will help you stay ahead of the curve. --- # Shipping Tips, News, & Industry Insights Nov 24 · [Industry Knowledge Base](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/industry-knowledge-base) ### [10 Tips for a Successful December in Shipping (Save Your Sanity & Your Freight)](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10-tips-for-a-successful-december-in-shipping-save-your-sanity-your-freight) December isn’t “busy.” It’s peak chaos with a bow on it. Weather flips a coin, warehouses fill up... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10-tips-for-a-successful-december-in-shipping-save-your-sanity-your-freight) Jun 23 · [Industry Knowledge Base](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/industry-knowledge-base) ### [Raising the Bar: What We’re Doing to Improve Customer Experience in Logistics](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/raising-the-bar-what-were-doing-to-improve-customer-experience-in-logistics) The Freight Industry Is Reactive — Moto Tries Not to Be In most of the freight world, problems get... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/raising-the-bar-what-were-doing-to-improve-customer-experience-in-logistics) Apr 9 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [USA–Canada Trade Freight Updates | Moto Transportation News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0) As of April 9, 2025, new U.S. tariffs have taken effect on a wide range of goods imported from... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0) Jun 29 · [Industry Knowledge Base](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/industry-knowledge-base) ### [Optimizing Supply Chains for Freight Efficiency | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/optimizesc) In today's fast-paced business environment, major North American shippers face the challenge of... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/optimizesc) Jun 5 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [10 Essential Tips for Effective Trucking Company Management](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/managingtruckingcompany) This blog post provides ten expert tips for managers at trucking companies to improve their... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/managingtruckingcompany) May 22 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Box Truck Brokers: What Shippers Should Know | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/boxtruckbrokers) Box truck freight brokers play a crucial role in the transportation industry. They act as... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/boxtruckbrokers) May 15 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Top 10 Tips for Better Freight Management | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10tipsforfreightmanagement) If you work in the logistics or trucking industry, you know that managing freight can be a complex... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10tipsforfreightmanagement) May 12 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Streamline Your Shipping Processes with TMS: A Comprehensive Guide and FAQ](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tmsguide) Transportation Management Systems (TMS) are software solutions used by shippers, carriers, and... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tmsguide) May 8 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [How Freight Forwarders Streamline Operations | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freightforwardsteamlineops) Freight forwarders play a critical role in the supply chain, serving as the intermediary between... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freightforwardsteamlineops) Nov 24 · [Industry Knowledge Base](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/industry-knowledge-base) ### [10 Tips for a Successful December in Shipping (Save Your Sanity & Your Freight)](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10-tips-for-a-successful-december-in-shipping-save-your-sanity-your-freight) December isn’t “busy.” It’s peak chaos with a bow on it. Weather flips a coin, warehouses fill up... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10-tips-for-a-successful-december-in-shipping-save-your-sanity-your-freight) Jun 23 · [Industry Knowledge Base](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/industry-knowledge-base) ### [Raising the Bar: What We’re Doing to Improve Customer Experience in Logistics](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/raising-the-bar-what-were-doing-to-improve-customer-experience-in-logistics) The Freight Industry Is Reactive — Moto Tries Not to Be In most of the freight world, problems get... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/raising-the-bar-what-were-doing-to-improve-customer-experience-in-logistics) Apr 9 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [USA–Canada Trade Freight Updates | Moto Transportation News](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0) As of April 9, 2025, new U.S. tariffs have taken effect on a wide range of goods imported from... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/usacanadatrf-0) Jun 29 · [Industry Knowledge Base](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/industry-knowledge-base) ### [Optimizing Supply Chains for Freight Efficiency | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/optimizesc) In today's fast-paced business environment, major North American shippers face the challenge of... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/optimizesc) Jun 5 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [10 Essential Tips for Effective Trucking Company Management](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/managingtruckingcompany) This blog post provides ten expert tips for managers at trucking companies to improve their... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/managingtruckingcompany) May 22 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Box Truck Brokers: What Shippers Should Know | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/boxtruckbrokers) Box truck freight brokers play a crucial role in the transportation industry. They act as... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/boxtruckbrokers) May 15 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Top 10 Tips for Better Freight Management | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10tipsforfreightmanagement) If you work in the logistics or trucking industry, you know that managing freight can be a complex... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/10tipsforfreightmanagement) May 12 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [Streamline Your Shipping Processes with TMS: A Comprehensive Guide and FAQ](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tmsguide) Transportation Management Systems (TMS) are software solutions used by shippers, carriers, and... [Read More](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tmsguide) May 8 · [Shipping & Freight Tips](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/tag/shipping-freight-tips) ### [How Freight Forwarders Streamline Operations | Moto Transportation](https://www.shipmoto.com/shipping-news/freightforwardsteamlineops) Freight forwarders play a critical role in the supply chain, serving as the intermediary between... 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