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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

What Is Moving Season & When Is The Best Time To Move?

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What is the peak moving season?
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Summer is traditionally known as a popular time for moving. Usually, the peak moving season starts in April and lasts until September. There are many reasons why most relocations happen in summer. Students move to other cities after graduation, families relocate while their children are on the summer breaks, and military workers often change their location due to work command in the spring or summer time. Workers who have seasonal jobs also switch locations throughout the

What Is Expedited Shipping and How Much Does It Cost?

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In the world of freight shipping, transit times play a crucial role for both the shipper and receiver. While most LTL carries give estimated delivery times, sometimes the actual time of arrival may be slightly different. However, in the e-commerce industry, last minute shipments are a regular thing. Many shippers need faster shipping for urgent situations, and if you are in this situation, expedited shipping has many benefits and can be a solution worth trying. 

What is expedited shipping?
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What Are the Different Types of LTL Shipping Services? 4 Types

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LTL shipping can be a convenient and cost-effective way to ship goods. However, this process has many pitfalls and intricate details that are often confusing to the shipper. One area of LTL shipping that may cause confusion is additional LTL services. 

What are additional LTL services?
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Additional LTL services are extra service offers for an added fee to satisfy the shipper’s needs. When shipping less-than-truckload, clear communication between the consignee and the carrier is crucial for a successful s

What is Guaranteed Delivery in LTL, and When Do You Need It?

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Transit time is a common concern among shippers that offer LTL services. Often, carriers give you the estimated delivery time, and it is assumed that the actual delivery date may be slightly delayed. Each carrier defines its own transit times that mostly depend on the route, distance, lane, freight size, type, and other factors. Therefore, sometimes there are situations when a shipment doesn’t arrive strictly upon the mentioned date. But what should you do if you need the shipment to be there at the right t

Trade Show Shipping: 3 Tips You Need to Know  

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What is a trade show?
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If you are a small business owner at starting to ramp up your marketing efforts, a trade show can be a great opportunity to promote products and services. However, trade show shipping can be a burden. A registration fee to participate is required in most cases, however, many businesses don’t know that shipping all their commodities in and out can be more expensive than participating in the show. 

How does trade show shipping work?
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Knowing the background of trade show shipping w

How Long Does Freight Shipping Take? Expedited Freight Shipping

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In our modern dynamic world, last-minute decisions and actions are becoming a daily routine. The shipping industry is not an exclusion, especially with the steady growth of the e-commerce industry. Shippers want their orders right here, right now, and businesses have to supply this need whether they want to or not. Whenever you need your shipment to arrive quickly, you can rely on the expedited shipping option.

What is expedited freight?
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Expedited freight is a shipment delivery within a shorter transit

How to Choose the Right LTL Carrier: LTL Selection Tips

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The LTL shipping industry keeps growing, and experts estimate the $38 billion sector to expand even further. More and more shippers and small businesses have started using shipping platforms for their logistics needs. It’s become the cheaper option rather than a full truckload. LTL is not only cheaper but easier too because it doesn’t involve working with freight brokers and third parties. However, even if you are using online services to get LTL rates, there are still two parts involved in the shipping pro

Shipping Large Packages: What Is the Cheapest Way to Move Large Freight?

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The market today offers numerous transportation options to shippers. However, if you are a newcomer to the industry, you may find shipping prices confusing, especially when you need to ship large items. If your shipment weighs less than 70 lbs, regular parcel services would be the best option. But if your shipment is heavier than 70 lbs, it may be difficult to find out the cheapest way to ship packages that large.

LTL Freight Shipping: Guide For Beginners

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What is LTL freight?
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Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is the transportation method where a carrier combines multiple loads into a single trailer. Shippers use LTL when they don’t have enough freight volume to fill an entire truck container and want to save shipping costs. Compared to other types of transportation, LTL trucking can be a useful solution for small businesses and individual shippers. When you’re sharing the truck capacity with other shippers, you only pay for space you actually use.

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