Knowing how to properly check your inbound freight can save you from a big headache when handling any resulting claims. To help you understand exactly what you need to do in these situations, we’ve developed a new white paper on how to accept freight and handle claims. You’ll learn:
If you receive shipments from your vendors, this white paper is a must-read. For more educational resources, visit PartnerShip.com/WhitePapers.
When you work with PartnerShip, you benefit from the personalized attention of a dedicated account representative who can provide you with routing management, claims assistance, and the competitive freight rates your business needs. Request a free inbound shipping analysis today by visiting PartnerShip.com/InboundAnalysis.
Trade shows are commonplace for just about every industry you can name. Millions of attendees flock to trade shows each and every year, and, for the exhibitors, trade shows provide a unique opportunity for
face-to-face interaction with their customer base. However, before an
exhibitor can get in front of customers, they need to get their exhibit
materials to the show.
Shipping to a trade show comes with its fair share of
pitfalls that could leave you high and dry at an event. Learn from other’s
mistakes and shy away from the following top trade show shipping blunders:
Using the decorator – Most shows will use a third-party partner to manage the specifics of their show. Shipping falls under these specifics and the decorator will often times offer shipping solutions to exhibitors at a hefty mark-up. However, it’s important for all exhibitors to know that they have options and are under no obligation to use the decorator’s shipping rates. Shop around and find a great rate with a shipping partner you trust. You’ll be glad you did and most likely positively impact the show’s overall ROI for your company.
Paying extra drayage – Drayage is the charge for moving your exhibit materials from the dock to your booth space before the show. As well as moving your materials back to the dock at the end of the show. Drayage fees will vary based on the type of shipment, the amount of handling, the time of day, and other factors. Avoid paying extra by consolidating to one pallet/shipment and paying close attention to shipping deadline dates.
Mistakes in documentation and labeling – Properly documenting your shipping preferences are important before and after the show. On your shipment to the show, abide by the same methodology and rules you would on any freight shipment you send – accuracy in your freight class (trade show shipments are typically class 125), on the shipment weight, billing information, and consignee information is key. Also, provide ample labeling on the items contained on your pallet to guard against lost pieces in transit. After the show, fill out your material handling form carefully. List the shipment information provided by your carrier partner and pay extra attention to the “Bill To” section of the form. Leaving the "Bill To" blank could jeopardize previously agreed on pricing and leave you on the hook for a larger bill.
Not using the advanced warehouse - You have two
options to ship your trade show shipment to your show: the advance warehouse or
directly to the show site. Shipping to the advance warehouse gives you the
ability to track your freight and ensure that it has been received, with time
to double-check. Your freight will already be in place when you arrive for
setup. Although some show decorators may charge slightly higher drayage for a
shipment sent to the advance warehouse, the pros generally outweigh this cost.
Not planning for weather – If you do not ship
early to the advanced warehouse and decide to go to the show site, be sure to
build in a least an extra day or two for shipping. As we all know, weather in
most parts of the country is unpredictable and doesn’t care if you’re left
without a booth at your show. Plan ahead, give yourself extra time, and have
your exhibit materials ready to go at the show when you are.
Avoid making these rookie mistakes and you’ll be shipping to
trade shows efficiently and worry-free!
We attend and exhibit at over 50 trade shows a year and we’ve accumulated a
great deal of knowledge, tips, and tricks to make your trade show experience a
smooth one. Download our white paper, the 411
on Trade Show Shipping, or email us at sales@PartnerShip.com
for more information or with any questions!
The National Truck Driving Championships are here again and
the country’s top truckers are ready to compete for the right to be crowned the
Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion! More than 400 top
professional truck drivers from across the country will head to St. Louis for
the 78th annual “Super Bowl of Safety,” the 2015 National Truck Driving
Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, hosted by American
Trucking Associations.
“Safety is the trucking industry’s top priority,” said ATA
Chairman Duane Long, chairman of Longistics, Raleigh, N.C., “and each year, the
industry’s commitment to safety is displayed at the NTDCs. The competitors here
are the safest drivers on the highway and an example for us all.”
Over three days, 431 competitors from all 50 states,
including 39 first-time participants, representing 85 different companies will
vie for honors in one of eight different classes and the title of Bendix
National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion.
The festivities begin on August 13 with the Breakfast of
Champions, followed by three days of competition behind the wheel on a
challenging driving course and other tests of their knowledge of safety and of
the industry.
Competition concludes on August 15 with the crowning of the
Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion, as well as with
awards for drivers in every vehicle class and for the top state delegation.
The Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry is premiere
sponsor of the 2015 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van
Driving Championships, taking place August 11-15 at the America’s Center
Convention Complex and Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.
Many of the PartnerShip core carrier partners have drivers competing
this week and PartnerShip is proud to maintain alliances with some of the most
safe and reliable carriers in the industry!
Thinking about checking out the competition first-hand? Click
here to take a look at the schedule of events for the competition. We’ve
also included the video below of highlights from the 2014 National Truck
Driving Championships in Pittsburgh to give you a better idea of the competition
makeup and what to expect.
There are many stress-causing challenges that can come along with shipping freight and, as Your Shipping Connection, we've put together a new, detailed white paper designed to ease your mind and have you shipping like a pro! The subject of the white paper is based on information gathered directly from shippers about their challenges and concerns when sending freight. We identify your main shipping concerns and then provide tips and best practices to off-set the stress of those concerns.
Visit PartnerShip.com/WhitePapers for a number of PartnerShip white papers on various shipping topics. Be sure to check back periodically as we continue to add new content! As always, the freight shipping experts at PartnerShip are here to lend a helping hand. Give us a call at 800-599-2902 or email sales@PartnerShip.com.
Knowing how to properly check your inbound freight can save you from a big headache when handling any resulting claims. To help you understand exactly what you need to do in these situations, we’ve developed a new white paper on how to accept freight and handle claims. You’ll learn:
Trade shows are commonplace for just about every industry you can name. Millions of attendees flock to trade shows each and every year, and, for the exhibitors, trade shows provide a unique opportunity for
face-to-face interaction with their customer base. However, before an
exhibitor can get in front of customers, they need to get their exhibit
materials to the show.
The National Truck Driving Championships are here again and
the country’s top truckers are ready to compete for the right to be crowned the
Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion! More than 400 top
professional truck drivers from across the country will head to St. Louis for
the 78th annual “Super Bowl of Safety,” the 2015 National Truck Driving
Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, hosted by American
Trucking Associations.
There are many stress-causing challenges that can come along with shipping freight and, as 
