Ship 19 Mambas in 3 weeks? How about 2 days? We were tasked with delivering 19 Mamba’s—U.S. military vehicles used for supporting government personnel overseas—from North Carolina to Delaware to be shipped to Africa. The dimensions of each Mamba are 20’7”L x 8’4”W x 9’4”H and weigh 25,353lbs. Each needed its own trailer equipped with ramps to load and offload. … Read More
10 Years of Gratitude and Counting
Thank you from ZMac! It all started 10 years ago. There was only a few of us then and we were excited around each other and certain we would succeed. Privately we were all scared to death. Fears and doubts creeped into our minds trying to infect us with thoughts of bankruptcy, failure, embarrassment and worst of all my realization … Read More
Load of the Month: Around the world adventures with ZMAC
Anywhere in the world, ZMac has its customers covered. We were tasked with delivering specialized machinery from South Korea to Wisconsin—by way of California, the Panama Canal, through Houston then eventually Louisiana to Wisconsin. Just like any shipment, we were ready to help when unforeseen problems occurred. First, when the shipment arrived in California, the captain of the ship refused … Read More
Load of the Month: Anything but small potatoes
ZMac recently delivered a massive dryer that can dry up to 50 tons of potatoes per hour – an important part of preparing potatoes to be processed and made into healthy food for dogs across the country. Our trek began in Brookfield, WI and ended successfully in Arlington, MN. Overall, the transport took about 2 weeks to complete. Due … Read More
Meet The Newest Faces At ZMac
ZMac’s New Year’s Resolution? Continue to hire amazing people. Read on to learn more about our first hires of the decade.
How To Get A Freight Quote That’s Fast And Accurate [Infographic]
If the thought of getting a freight shipping quote elicits a loud groan, we feel you. For years, the painstaking process of how to get a freight quote meant spending hour after hour tracking down brokers, leaving messages, and wasting time waiting for callbacks. And, on top of all that, when you finally got an LTL or oversized freight quote, … Read More
What Is A Freight Management System? (And 3 Reasons Why Your Business Needs One)
In a nutshell, ZFreight is a freight management system platform that houses all the moving parts of shipping oversized freight in an easy to use centralized location. ZFreight’s robust technology automates and optimizes the shipping process from quoting to delivery, giving businesses and brokers control over their freight shipping costs and full visibility into their supply chain operations. All at … Read More
Meet The Newest Faces At ZMac
Just as spring welcomes new beginnings, so ZMac welcomes the newest members to our team. Read on to discover what makes each of them tick. Hi everyone! I am Grant Bijold, from the great state of Minnesota, and yes you can razz me about any Minnesota sports rivalries. I have most recently worked in the Construction and Transportation industry, but … Read More
The POD Squad Account Specialists: These Are The People In Your ZMac Neighborhood
They’re the backbone of our entire organization; the glue that makes sure nothing falls through the cracks, the wind beneath our collective ZMac wings; our Account Specialists Extraordinaire. Put your hands together for The POD Squad. A: As Louisa May Alcott wrote in Little Women, “It takes two flints to make a fire,” and that’s how we view our role … Read More
The Top 3 Reasons You’ll Find ZMac At TIA 2019
TIA 2019 is the 3PL tradeshow to end all 3PL tradeshows. This year’s Capital Ideas Conference & Exhibition is set to raise the bar even higher. And, that’s precisely why ZMac’s very own Matt Ziegler will be there, eager to talk transportation, technology, and every industry-leading innovation along the way. Join Matt on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:45AM in the … Read More