If you’re from the West and you take a trip to Hong Kong, you’re going to experience a very unique kind of culture shock. Not because it’s so different, but because it’s so similar to where you come from. Hong Kong is the land where “East Meets West,” and a history of being under both [...]
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Major Freight Routes in North America
Major freight roadways network across the entire United States and Canada. Knowing each of these highways is part of the commitment that a quality freight transport company makes to quality, on time, and competitive shipping quotes for LTL, rail and intermodal, hazardous materials, refrigerated loads, freeze protection, and exhibit and trade show shipments. Regardless of [...]
What Is the Difference Between Highways and Parkways?
As we go about our daily tasks, commuting to work or school and running errands, we often take driving for granted. When going long distances, our mission is often to head out on the highway and get to our next destination as expediently as possible. In the course of your adventures, you may have received [...]
Freight Shipping: Fast & Affordable
Many small, medium, and large companies look for the best way to transport their materials in a timely yet cost-efficient way. One of the best methods is finding a freight broker like Quick Transfer USA. The fact is that they take the time to listen to every customer’s needs in order to connect them to [...]
A Winning Relay Team: Efficient Negotiation of Intermodal Shipping
Intermodal shipping is like a relay race in which a transportation team, involving a number of companies and modes of transportation working together to get products from start to finish line rapidly. To succeed, this intermodal system requires smooth, secure connections between truck and rail companies, careful shipping to avoid product damage and a reasonable [...]
Truck Routes: Blue Ridge Parkway
With the exception of 1949, the Blue Ridge Parkway has been the most visited component of the National Park System every year since 1946. This stretch of road connects the Shenandoah National Park with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Linking these two national parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway passes through 29 counties in Virginia [...]
Best Road Trips: Route 1
Route 1: The Atlantic Highway Last week, we highlighted one of the most scenic drives in the country, Route 101, the Pacific Coast Highway. This week, we’re taking a look at another beautiful trip, this time on the opposite coast: Route 1 runs the entire length of the East Coast, from Fort Keith, Maine at [...]
