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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

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

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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

Damaged Freight: 5 Tips For Surviving The Process

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Whether you are shipping an appliance to another state or regularly ship commercial freight, errors happen. At some point in your shipping experience, you may find yourself dealing with freight damage or loss. While it is not a pleasant thing to handle, you can minimize the frustration of shipment damage. Regardless of the reasons, whether it’s frequent handling, weather, or anything else, there are ways to keep your freight protected. How to Deal With Freight Damage Inspect the shipment It is the first and

How to File an Accurate Freight Claim

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Even if your shipping strategy is perfect, and you are using a good shipping provider, sometimes freight damage is difficult to avoid. There are different reasons why your load may suffer damage upon arrival, like multiple handling, inconvenient packaging, extreme weather, etc. Of course, this might not happen to you, but when at a certain point you find out about your freight shipment being damaged, it is better to be fully prepared. This includes knowing how to file a freight claim. To start off, getting

How to Ship Fresh Produce?

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Winter is known to be a harvesting season, and springtime traditionally marks the start of the fresh produce shipping season. Most fruit and vegetable farmers and importers start to look for the capacity to distribute their products across the country when the demand for fresh produce greatly increases. Grocery stores, supermarkets, and restaurants need seasonal fruit and veggies to sustain their businesses.

When is produce shipping season?
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Produce season usually starts in April and lasts till the end

Top Freight Technology Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore!

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New technology keeps reshaping the transportation and logistics industry, and the trucking industry is not an exception. There are constantly new developments in trucking, and the majority of these innovations are steadily replacing existing technology and methods. Road freight is also getting smarter, more efficient, more connected, and safer. The trucking industry has changed a lot over the recent decade, and there are some key innovations that will be even more impactful. Certain trends in the transporta

Small Business Shipping: How to Choose the Best Strategy

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A shipping strategy is not as high of a priority for small business owners as it should be. However, you will rethink everything whenever it starts hindering your sales flow and affecting customer retention. Shipping is a connecting link between a merchant and the customer, and what arrives on the customer’s end is extremely important. Apart from shipping speed and cost, the overall shipping experience matters. Shipping for small businesses is not limited to just cutting costs, either. Creating a working an