Customer specific pricing (CSP) has been around the LTL Industry since deregulation back in the 80’s. In the era of 3PL’s, general pricing programs or blanket programs have provided an opportunity for customers of various sizes to have access to competitive pricing with technology to boot. When Priority1 has a…
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Priority1 has been in business for over 20 years with a commitment of serving our customers, carrier partners, and employees. What started as an organization to manage our parent company’s transportation (Priority Wire & Cable) has developed into being considered a leader in the world of managed logistics. Priority1 is…
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Over the past 15 months, the Priority1 Truckload team has gone through a complete overhaul. We have consolidated all of our truckload team under one roof here in the Little Rock Corporate office. It has been very exciting to see the growth of each member of the team over the…
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I love sports. I love the life lessons it teaches in regards to working together as a team for a common goal, overcoming adversity and pushing yourself beyond your limits. Seeing first-hand how you as an individual and your team stack up against the competition is powerful. My favorite sport…
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Helpful Tips 1. Ensure customers package product(s) appropriately 2. Notify on concealed damage in 5 days or less 3. Gather all required info/backup, and send at one time 4. Communicate through claims@priority1inc.com 5. Add supplemental insurance (Cargo Cover) to cover carrier liability gaps Things to Avoid 1.Copy in the customer…
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The necessity of having a strong back office in the transportation industry can be the difference between the success and failure of an Agency. From start to finish, the companies’ financial stability can be one of the strongest determining factors. This entails following a shipment through when it is tendered…
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Freight class is just one of the variables in calculating an LTL freight rate. However, it is probably the most misunderstood aspect of LTL rating. We’ll talk about freight class and the role that density calculations play in determining freight class in this blog. The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)…
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Priority1 was recently named one of the best places to work in the state of Arkansas. We are honored to receive this award and the foundation of our company is and always will be our employees. Day in and day out, our employees are the face of our company and…
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The transportation industry is a very important part of the US economy as it accounts for about 10% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or $1.6 trillion in revenue. The industry employs millions of workers, moves products, generates revenue; and maybe most importantly, it allows business continuity. Without transportation…
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My name is Mark Campbell and I am proud to be the Accounting Manager here at Priority1, Inc. I have worked for a number of companies since graduating from college over thirty years ago and I can honestly say that I have never worked for a company that pays its…
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