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Riley Jerow

Riley Jerow
About Riley Jerow
Introducing Riley, a seasoned marketing professional based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with 2 years of specialized expertise in logistics and a robust 5-year background in B2B marketing. As the Marketing Manager at GoShip for years, Riley plays a pivotal role in steering strategic onsite marketing initiatives. Riley previously served as a Demand Generation Specialist at PLS Logistics Services, contributing significantly to the company's marketing efforts. With a total of 5 years in B2B marketing, she brings a wealth of experience in developing and implementing impactful marketing strategies. Known for her unique voice and deep understanding of logistics, Riley is a trusted and credible figure in the industry. She is dedicated to delivering excellence, making her an invaluable asset in the dynamic field of logistics marketing.

Posts by Riley Jerow

Let’s Get Spooky: How Does Halloween Shipping Work?

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The spookiest night of the year is just around the corner!  The end of October is a prime time not only for witches and ghosts, but also for retailers. Shippers are getting ready to ship scary costumes, decorations, and of course, lots of treats. At the same time, retailers and shipping companies are preparing to supply the spooky occasion. Halloween shipping plays an enormous role in the retail industry.  The real goal of the retailer’s job is to deliver goods on-time, undamaged, and to the right place. Ot

Busy Moving Season: 3 Tips to Navigate the Moving Season

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It’s mid-September, and the busy shipping season is in full swing! While this month is more known for back to school and the start of fall, now is the perfect time to book shipments, whether you’re moving equipment or from one city to another. But before you start packing up and searching for the best rates, there are some important factors you should consider.

3 tips for the busy moving season
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1. Start by Cleaning!

If you’re planning a personal move, the first step isn’t packing, it’s deciding what

Best LTL Shipping Rates

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For small business owners who wear many hats, it may be complicated to navigate the truckload freight shipping process, especially when it comes to finding the best quotes.  While it might seem complicated, a good truckload shipping strategy can improve your customer satisfaction, save costs, and increase business efficiency. Getting accurate truckload quotes is a stepping stone towards more reasonable spending and a smooth shipping process.

How to get the best truckload quotes
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1. Learn the basics

To

Preparing Your Business for Peak Shipping Season

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The produce shipping season is slowly coming to an end, marking the beginning of the busiest time in freight transportation – peak season. The peak period usually starts at the end of August and lasts throughout October. Autumn is a busy time for a lot of reasons: the back-to-school season starts, and many small businesses prepare early for the holiday season, which is closer than it seems to be. Despite the pandemic times and economic uncertainty, companies are getting ready to increase their sales and pro

How to Avoid Hidden Costs of LTL Shipping

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When executed correctly, LTL freight shipping can be a cost-effective shipping option. However, shippers, especially new shippers in the industry, deal with a significant amount of discrepancy between estimated costs and actual costs. Sometimes, the extra costs can be frustratingly high and create a misunderstanding between shippers and carriers. The cause is due to the hidden costs of LTL shipping. Nobody is ‘hiding’ costs from you, intentionally. All the extra fees that shippers pay are generally due to m

Optimizing Your Full Truckload Shipping Strategy

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Creating and sticking to the right truckload shipping strategy can enhance your overall efforts, save money, and increase profitability. Truckload shipping is the most common way of transporting goods, but not many businesses know how to make the best use out of it. There are certain things you should pay attention to while planning your truckload shipments. Generally, truckload shipping strategies are created to make your freight more attractive to carriers, reduce costs, decrease risks and claims, and inc

How to Get the Best Freight Rate in Current Conditions

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Today, the freight market is fluctuating and freight rates are unstable. Many shippers struggle with their businesses and face challenges while trying to arrange their transportation process. Securing the right capacity and reasonable freight rates were always a priority for shippers, and now it’s even more important. There are a few tips shippers can utilize when it comes to getting the best freight rate and enhancing their efforts. 

3 ways to get the best freight shipping rate
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Plan ahead

Carriers a

Shipping Apps for Small Businesses

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The freight shipping industry is moving far away from paperwork-centered operations. Most companies have implemented technology tools to run their business and keep data organized. Now that CRM’s, ELD’s, and many other essential technologies have become popular in the industry, shipping apps can improve shipping experiences for both shippers and carriers.

How are mobile shipping apps changing the shipping industry?
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With more individual shippers, small businesses, and carriers wanting to keep their ship

5 Key Freight Shipping Terms You Should Know

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For individual shippers and small businesses, freight shipping terms can be confusing. There is a huge variety of different words and abbreviations, and it’s hard to memorize them all. If you are shipping freight, there are a few key terms you should know. Being aware of the correct meaning of these freight shipping terms will help you navigate the industry and avoid shipping mistakes. 

Freight shipping terms you should know
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Bill of Lading

The bill of lading, or BOL, is the most important document in