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Resources

Guides, insights, and answers for freight leaders

Practical content for shippers — especially those evaluating a new logistics partner — on mode, cost, compliance, and performance.

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Industry News

Freight Capacity Outlook 2026

What shippers should expect from truckload, LTL, and intermodal capacity this year.

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Freight Tips

How to Reduce Accessorial Spend

Practical dock and documentation habits that cut detention and rebill friction.

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Regulations

Hours of Service Essentials

A clear briefing on HOS rules that affect transit planning and appointment strategy.

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Shipping Guides

FTL vs LTL Decision Guide

Choose the right mode using density, urgency, handling risk, and total landed cost.

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Shipping Guides

Cold Chain Starter Guide

What to ask for when temperature integrity matters — even on your first reefer lane.

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FAQs

Getting Started with Iron Ridge

How onboarding works with a new logistics partner — simple, clear, and fast.

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FAQs

Common questions

You're a new company — can you handle our freight?

Yes. We're new by design: a focused team, vetted carriers, and modern tools. We take on lanes we can own well and grow coverage with the partners who grow with us.

How quickly can you quote a load?

We aim for same-day responses during business hours — often much faster. Specialty freight may need a short coordination window with capacity partners.

Do you handle hazmat and temperature-controlled freight?

Yes, when the lane and equipment fit. We support compliant hazmat moves and monitored reefer freight with documentation and equipment validation.

What geographies do you cover?

We're ready across the contiguous United States from our Fort Worth headquarters, expanding corridor strength as our partner network grows. Cross-border support is available on select lanes.

Be one of our founding shippers

Get in early with a logistics partner that still picks up the phone. Request a quote or talk to dispatch — onboarding is simple and fast.