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Good News for our Shippers: Freightera White Glove Dedicated Truck Partnership
We Now Offer Guaranteed, Dedicated Truck Deliveries and Special Services – All Included in the Price! If you’re like most of our shippers — you’ll
September – Truck Driver Appreciation Time
The beginning of September is dedicated to Truck Driver Appreciation, the first week in Canada and the second one in the USA. Happy Trucking Weeks,
Freightera Tops 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List in British Columbia
Business in Vancouver ranks Freightera #3 on 2019 List of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in B.C. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, August 22, 2019 (Newswire.com) –Freightera, the rapidly
SAVE up to 50% with our new USA-Canada Cross-Border LTL Rates
See Our New, All-Inclusive LTL Freight Rates — Ready for Online Booking on Freightera.com How are you doing this summer? With the heat waves baking
Freightera Plans to go Public!
Canadian digital-freight matching platform seeks to list on TSX Venture Exchange with “conservative” C$34 million valuation Freightera, a Canadian-based digital freight marketplace, plans to go
Freightera Makes the List of Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in BC, Canada!
Freightera Included in the BIV’s list of Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in BC Great news from Freightera! We’ve been chosen for the Business in
Freight Class: All You Need To Know About NMFC Code
What is freight class? Freight class is assigned to all Less than Truckload (LTL) freight, shipping within USA or across the USA/Canadian border with US
All-Inclusive Freight Rates Update: US FTL Freight Rates Under $1,000 USD with Guaranteed Pick-Up
All-Inclusive Full Truckload Rates Ready for Online Booking on Freightera.com We are constantly working on updating our system with new rates, lanes and carriers, so
Shipping by Road or Rail: Pros & Cons [Updated May 2019]
When it comes to freight transportation, there are several modes of transport: such as road (trucks), rail (trains), air (planes), and sea (ships). Road and
MAY 2019 UPDATE: New Competitive FTL Rates by Rail – Instant, All-Inclusive, Online Now – Examples Here
US domestic full truckload and FTL by rail rates ready to be booked on Freightera.com May 2019 Rate Update Awesome news! 😊 We just got
Pallet Shipping 101: How to Pack, Palletize & Prepare Your Freight for Shipping [Updated May 2019]
Click here for a printable version of this Pallet Shipping 101 article and here for a PDF version of the How to Pack, Palletize, &
Freightera First to Market With Freight Service From Five Major US and Canadian Railroads, Moves Forward on Go Green Roadmap
Vancouver startup launches door-to-door FTL-by-rail shipping service from five of the seven largest railroads in the U.S. and Canada, opening easy access to significantly lower
LTL vs FTL [Updated May 2019]
If you are in the business of shipping goods across the USA or Canada using land transport, you are concerned about cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and
Freightera CEO speaking at the GreenTech 2019 conference on June 6th
Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt will be speaking on June 6th 2019 about disruptive clean technologies in freight at GreenTech 2019, Green Marine’s 12th annual conference.
Big News – Freightera is now 5 YEARS OLD!
Today, May The First 2019, is an important day for us. It may be just a regular hump day for most businesses, but May 1st
7 Tips For Shipping Heavy Haul [Updated May 2019]
What is heavy haul? ‘Heavy Haul’ term in freight describes a shipment carrying unusually large and wide load, for example manufacturing equipment that exceeds the
100 Clean50 Sustainability Leaders Address Fellow Canadians in Open Letter in The Globe and Mail on Earth Day
This EarthDay, 100 Clean50 Award Winners and Sustainability Leaders from Canada, including Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt, called on fellow Canadians in business, government and every
Eric Beckwitt Selected as a Keynote Speaker at CleanTech Innovation Showcase in Seattle on June 24th
Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt selected as a keynote speaker for the 2019 CleanTech Innovation Showcase at Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle on
Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt Speaking at CONNECT 2019 | Supply Chain, Management and Technology Event in Bothell, WA on May 17, 2019
Please join us at the upcoming CONNECT 2019 | Supply Chain + Management + Technology event in Bothell on May 17th! Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt will
Freightera in Trucks.com Article about Expected Fast Adoption of Digital Freight Brokerage Solutions
Silpa Paul, Frost & Sullivan commercial vehicles industry analyst, mentions Freightera among key automated-on-demand solutions in her article in trucks.com earlier this week and states
Freightera Wins 2019 Ready to Rocket Placement Among Top Private Technology Companies in British Columbia
Freightera Makes Rocket Builders’ ICT “2019 Ready to Rocket” Prediction List Highlighting Companies with Highest Growth Potential in BC VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Freightera,
Green freight guru grows low-emissions marketplace
It’s been great to see the media attention pouring towards Freightera in the recent months, but having Freight Waves article about our green mission coming
Train vs Truck Transportation – Efficiency, Cost, Advantages & Disadvantages [Infographic – Updated May 2019]
Freight Train vs Truck Which mode of transport is more efficient for shipping and what are the advantages and disadvantages of train vs truck transportation?
How to Calculate Freight Density [Infographic – Updated May 2019]
How to Calculate Freight Density No matter how large, heavy, fragile, easy to handle or complex your less than a truckload (i.e. LTL) freight shipment
Frost & Sullivan: Freightera Among Key Automated Freight Solutions in North America
Frost & Sullivan places Freightera among ‘Key Automated On-Demand Brokerage Solutions in North America’ along with Uber Freight and Convoy VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15,
How to Calculate Freight Rates [Infographic – Updated May 2019]
How to Calculate Freight Rates Many factors go into calculating freight rates and doing it on a case by case basis is very time-consuming. Phone
Canadian Shipper: Freightera has a plan to become the Amazon of the freight industry
Canadian Shipper just published an article about Freightera’s ambitious mission. The story is written by Dan Goodwill, one of the top journalists and leading experts
The Future of Sustainable Freight Hauling – Freightera featured in ‘Digital Supply Chain’
Mediaplanet just published and distributed in USA Today their special edition about innovative technological solutions for transportation and supply chain management. This ‘Digital Supply Chain’
Easy shipping with Freightera’s 7 Cs. How do we do that?
If you’re already working with us, you have probably noticed our customer care difference. We are obsessed with service and we want you to see
Freightera CEO wins sustainability award for freight-based digital transformation efforts
SupplyChainDigital.com picked up our recent press release about Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt’s 2019 Clean50 Award and published a feature article about this news for
Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt Receives Clean50 Award
Photo: Eric Beckwitt, Freightera CEO, at the Clean50 Awards ceremony with the other winners in Manufacturing and Transportation category: Mario Plourde, CEO of Cascades, and
Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt Receives Sustainability Award at Clean50 Summit in Toronto
Eric Beckwitt honored for his contribution to advancing the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years VANCOUVER, British Columbia,
Thank you ~ Thank you, Dear Customers!
Our dear customers, Thank you – Thank you! We appreciate you 🙂 We are grateful for your business and great reviews you left for us
Plastic Pallets vs. Wood Pallets: Differences, Advantages and Disadvantages
Plastic Pallets vs. Wood Pallets: Differences, Advantages and Disadvantages It’s fair to say that pallets move the world as they are an essential part of
Pallet vs Skid vs Crate [Infographic – Updated May 2019]
What are the differences between pallet, skid, and crate? Not sure if you need a pallet, skid, or crate? It’s easy to get confused because
Pallet Shipping Rates in Canada
Need to ship pallets across Canada? We can help! We work with 100s of carriers to ship pallets and skids across Canada & our goal
Green Future of Freight [Infographic]
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New LTL Reefer Freight Rates in Canada are now Live on Freightera.com!
Ready for Booking with a Click of a Button: Reefer Rates Between Major Canadian Cities, and to/from the Okanagan The summer is almost over,

Happy Easter & Happy Spring!

Happy Easter & Happy Spring!! Enjoy the long weekend with family and friends! #EasterWeekend [...]

April 19, 2019 Welcome to Freightera Blog

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Eric Beckwitt Selected as a Keynote Speaker at CleanTech Innovation Showcase in Seattle on June 24th

Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt selected as a keynote speaker for the 2019 CleanTech Innovation Showcase at Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle on June 24. Please join us there! From the press release by CleanTech Alliance: “One of [...]

April 18, 2019 Green Freight, Press Releases, Technology & Innovation

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Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt Speaking at CONNECT 2019 | Supply Chain, Management and Technology Event in Bothell, WA on May 17, 2019

Please join us at the upcoming CONNECT 2019 | Supply Chain + Management + Technology event in Bothell on May 17th! Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt will be speaking with thought leaders from Convoy, FLEXE, Flexport, Freightera, Microsoft, OneClick.ai, P8, REI, Seagull [...]

April 10, 2019 Green Freight, Technology & Innovation, Welcome to Freightera Blog

Freightera in Trucks.com Article about Expected Fast Adoption of Digital Freight Brokerage Solutions

Silpa Paul, Frost & Sullivan commercial vehicles industry analyst, mentions Freightera among key automated-on-demand solutions in her article in trucks.com earlier this week and states that we are entering the era of fast adaption of brokerage digitization. Silpa Paul’s authority [...]

March 29, 2019 Freight Shipping Solution, Technology & Innovation

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Freightera Wins 2019 Ready to Rocket Placement Among Top Private Technology Companies in British Columbia

Freightera Makes Rocket Builders’ ICT “2019 Ready to Rocket” Prediction List Highlighting Companies with Highest Growth Potential in BC VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Freightera, a leading freight shipping marketplace offering instant freight quotes and online shipment bookings in North America, was recognized [...]

March 15, 2019 Press Releases, Technology & Innovation

Happy International Women’s Day! ❤️

Happy International Women’s Day! Women in trucking, technology, customer service, marketing, sales, medicine, education, moms taking care of their kids at home, women in all walks of life, we appreciate you! ❤️ [...]

March 8, 2019 Welcome to Freightera Blog

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Green freight guru grows low-emissions marketplace

It’s been great to see the media attention pouring towards Freightera in the recent months, but having Freight Waves article about our green mission coming out on Valentine’s Day was still rather auspicious. 😊 We loved the article’s angle and [...]

February 17, 2019 Freight Shipping Solution, Green Freight

Loads of Love! Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Loads of Love ❤️ from Freightera team! Happy Valentine’s Day! We are here for you to make your shipping easier and your loads cared for as if they were our own. Thank you so much, our dear customers, for your [...]

February 14, 2019 Welcome to Freightera Blog

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Train vs Truck Transportation – Efficiency, Cost, Advantages & Disadvantages [Infographic – Updated May 2019]

Freight Train vs Truck Which mode of transport is more efficient for shipping and what are the advantages and disadvantages of train vs truck transportation? See our new infographic answering these questions. Train Railways consume up to 9x less energy [...]

February 12, 2019 About Freight Shipping, Green Freight, Shipping Guides and How To's

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Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt to Speak at The CleanTech Alliance Breakfast in Seattle on 2/13/2019

Freightera CEO Eric Beckwitt is to speak at The CleanTech Breakfast series in Seattle on February 13. Learn more and register here. 2/13 Breakfast: Disruptive Clean Technologies in Freight The CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Series presents notable cleantech executive speakers for [...]

February 11, 2019 Green Freight, Technology & Innovation, Welcome to Freightera Blog

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