71lbs Blog (10)

How to File a Shipping Claim With FedEx or UPS

Nov 27, 2019 4:30:00 AM

Upset with UPS? Fed up with FedEx? Here are the steps to submitting a claim and how 71lbs can help.

How to Negotiate Carrier Contracts

Nov 20, 2019 4:15:00 AM

Negotiating contract terms with the big carriers is a very important time for your business. 71lbs is the experienced ally you need to make the ...

Topics: Carrier Agreements, Contract

Say Anything: David Tivadar, President, Quiet Curtains

Nov 15, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Tell us about yourself and your company, and what inspired you to start this business? I’m David Tivadar, President for Quiet Curtains. We design ...

Topics: Q+A

The Stress-Free Way to Handle Shipping Audits with 71lbs

Nov 14, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Auditing is time-consuming, complicated and often confusing. Shippers can partner with 71lbs to take that weight off their shoulders and get back to ...

Topics: Audits, Invoice, Shipping

Understanding Residential Surcharges — and How to Limit Them

Nov 6, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Residential surcharges are an annoying extra expense, but there are ways to minimize their impact. Learn how they work and how shippers can best deal ...

Topics: UPS, FedEx, Residential, Surcharges

Deadlines, Do’s and Don’ts to Optimize Your Holiday Shipping with UPS and FedEx

Nov 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Millions of parcels will soon be on their way and some will carry the reputation of your business with them. Shippers should mark these dates to get ...

Topics: FedEx, Holidays, Optimize, Shipping