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At Fast Lane Transport we value you, our customers, by keeping the promises we make to you. To help unlock the mystery of in-city trucking courier services and hot shot trucking services, our company is compiling a library of articles related to this industry to help inform, educate, and empower customers as they shop for a reputable courier service.

Topics that you can expect to find in our ever expanding library will include: best courier service and trucking service industry practices; how to avoid and be aware of industry tricks and deceptions; commonly used freight delivery terms and what they mean to you; and so much more. Although we are based in Edmonton, we also serve all of western Canada for hotshots, but you can expect to find some "local flavour" injected in much of what we have to share with you.

Please check back often as we endeavor to cover those topics that will benefit your business. At Fast Lane Transport, we take seriously our commitment to maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and we appreciate your patronage.


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18 months after launching a beta version of their proprietary online waybills and quoting system, Fast Lane Transport is now offering a stable version of this system through their website.
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Some companies that provide Courier Service have less than desirable or questionable practices. Your Courier is the front line between your business and your customers. Understanding some of the fundamentals in making decisions for which Courier Company you use will be one of the most important things your company needs to be aware of. Your best arsenal to prevent a poor company image with delivery of your products is to be informed of many of the less than desirable practices for Courier Service some of the companies perpetrate and to learn what the industry's best practices are.
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Some courier service companies fail to adhere to industry best practices when it comes to freight rush service. By learning about some of the important tricks of the delivery service trade, you can help your business stay away from a courier company who may adversely impact the way that you do business.
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Much like any serious personal relationship, the business relationship between a courier company and their customers must be built on trust and mutual respect. Unfortunately, all too often the honeymoon period soon fades away and is quickly replaced by dissatisfaction, even rancor. Please read on and we'll explore how you can get the best service from your courier company and maintain a great relationship for the long haul.
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Not every courier service provider or trucking company is on the up and up. Being aware of shady shipping practices perpetuated by some couriers can help your company avoid calamity later on.
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Do your customers annoy you? Have you thought of ways that you can push them away and kill off business? If you are at a loss for fresh methods, we've compiled a list that is certain to help you succeed. Please read on for more than 100 ways you can diss your customers.
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