PGT Trucking, Inc. has a proven solution to assist prospective owner-operators through today’s market challenges — lease purchasing.
Shorter RFP cycles allow shippers to take advantage of market shifts in the short term, enabling them to maintain rates that are as close to real-time market offerings as possible.
IMI’s Bob Bortner explains why fleets should take a closer look at the wheels that keep them rolling.
This year, American consumers are expected to spend $7.7 billion – a number that has climbed over $1 billion since 2019 – on food items leading up to the July 4 holiday.
Changing how recruiters communicate with drivers from the very beginning is one of the simplest and most effective ways to tackle driver hiring issues.
Traditional loans or recourse factoring are not the only ways to get carriers paid and build up credit. ComFreight has set out to help brokers grow and solve the problem of contract-heavy, high-stress traditional financing with HaulPay.
Port X aims to create an environment where drivers feel like part of the greater team, not sequestered from it.
Non-asset-based freight agents, who work independently of any one specific carrier, are especially at a disadvantage in today’s marketplace.
Fleets have been able to find more control over their transportation spend using PTV Route Optimizer’s features designed to suit the specific logistical last-mile delivery needs for CPG items.
NextEra Energy plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, saying it can do so without using offsets through renewable hydrogen.
Record high fuel prices in May and June this year have created a significant headwind for motor carriers as they continue to weather the current wave of market instability. In […]
With the country navigating a weakening economy, companies industry wide are struggling to hire and retain drivers.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle describes simple ways fleets can derive savings.
Shippers are beginning to realize that their tried and true RFP methods will no longer keep them competitive in a changing market, pushing them to consider new, data-driven options.
Driving company culture and personal growth.
Technology solutions, like the ones offered by Trucker Tools, help shippers and carriers achieve visibility and quickly book available trucks and nearby loads with the power of real-time, early and accurate data.
With the right technology, fleets can confidently weather any storm.
With millions of truck drivers on the roads every day, it is up to carriers to ensure they uphold the values and safety-first focus of the professional trucker. And it all starts with training.
As the industry continues to grapple with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, dedicated options seem to be making their way back into the spotlight.
As the world continues to become increasingly digitized, especially since this shift was accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have had to find a balance in the workplace in managing relationships despite being primarily online.
“We deliver, so you can” is more than a tagline — it’s the foundation upon which Arrive Logistics has built its business.
“Ditat has definitely helped us increase cash flow just by making the billing cycle efficient and allowing a one-stop place for our drivers to have the ability to get their dispatch, scan their bills of lading in and then it directly goes into the TMS and we can bill it out the same day.”
The side of the road can be a very dangerous place to be, especially if you don’t make your presence known.
Rising fuel costs have affected every link in the supply chain across all modes of transportation.
According to a recent Bloomberg article, electric vehicles are taking off even faster than expected and “are eating into the transportation system and taking bigger bites every year.”
For shippers, incorporating sustainability into supply chains is critical.
Shippers and carriers are now managing their operations on a single AI-powered transportation management platform with PCS Software.
TriumphPay improves the payments experience with expedited and secure transactions.
Insurance, safety and visibility solutions were major talking points as the industry anticipates an uptick in cross-border trade.
With a federal judge recently invalidating leases to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico, now is a great time for shippers and carriers to shift focus toward network and route efficiency in order to reduce the amount of empty miles and unnecessary fuel usage.
Bid rates have all but bottomed out, and many shippers are jumping at the chance to save some money. Some industry experts, however, are urging shippers to proceed with caution.
Each year, MTS Logistics sponsors the biggest bike event in the shipping industry to raise funds for Spectrum Works, a nonprofit workforce training program that provides job training and employment opportunities for young adults with autism.
Joining larger fleets as independent contractors could provide drivers with the support they need to weather volume changes and rate decreases while simultaneously coping with rising fuel and operational costs.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels details some of the items no driver should hit the road without.
Right now, every dollar matters, and it is important for companies to up their game when it comes to transportation spend management.
AtoB offers fuel discounts at over 99% of fuel trucks and gas stations, with no limit on the number of discounted gallons drivers can purchase, and no hidden fees.
Over 50 corporations and nine countries have pledged to switch to materials made from processes that produce little to no carbon.
Ahead of its June webinar, 3GTMS and its partners discuss why freight brokers and 3PLs should embrace the latest FreightTech.
To a certain extent, if you don’t have buy-in, then don’t buy it. So many tech initiatives fail to launch because the team in charge of using it is not set up for absolute success.
The cargo.one booking platform enables forwarders to search, book and track shipments on one platform within seconds.
The transportation and logistics industry is full of revolutionaries, innovating on everything from load matching to driver wellness. Tenstreet has made a name for itself in the recruiting and retention space.
Primo is looking to change logistics industry norms by partnering with companies in the industry to teach them how to provide new services to their customers.
The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we progress through the end of Q2 2022.
The benefits of hands-off load matching do not end when the market takes a turn.
PowerFleet’s real-time visibility solutions have completely transformed fleet management.
Through digital quoting, Parade makes it easy to see if reps are taking advantage of every quote and improving margins.
A technological revolution and a pandemic-fueled capacity crunch came together to push digital freight matching into the spotlight over the past few years.
Netradyne’s Adam Kahn joins WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to discuss the power of positive reinforcement in fleet safety.
PTV Route Optimizer is more than a planning system. It provides carriers and transportation companies with a way to maximize their efficiency — and that of the driver and customer — all in one tool.
FreightWaves teamed up with DDC FPO to determine how labor shortages are impacting carriers and third-party logistics providers.
If there’s one chain that must never be broken, it’s the cold chain.
Partnering with the right carriers can be a complex decision, and making the wrong choice can easily threaten a shipper’s bottom line.
Reliance Partners’ Graham Gonzales warns how easy it is for one to fall victim to a cyberattack.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will use roughly $3.5 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in air carbon capture projects.
The need for streamlined supply chains has never been more pivotal, but many current technologies were not designed to cope with the level of uncertainty companies are facing in 2022.
With LoadStop — an enterprise, cloud-based and carrier-focused platform — carriers of all sizes can grow revenue, streamline internal workflows, optimize fleet management and dispatching, and reduce time waste through process automation.
According to Patrascu, it’s important for employers and administrators to continuously be in conversation with their agents and other employees in order to know how to grow their business, their employees and themselves.
The number of carriers receiving FMCSA conditional safety ratings is increasing as more off-site audits are conducted.
Cargo security has been a concern on the radars of many shippers and carriers in recent years, but during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic worries mounted as cargo thefts […]
The way that transportation has been traditionally bought and sold has left shippers and transportation providers siloed and connected only to those partners within their existing network.
This white paper offers 6 key steps to help navigate this down market and get you back in the driver’s seat.
The best way to keep your drivers satisfied is to know what they want.
Convoy helped bring sustainability issues to the forefront at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event last week in Rogers, Arkansas.
Shippers turn to LTL in light of changing consumer behavior
While drayage has faced demand surges, they have often been the relatively short-lived consequences of labor strikes or steamship company shutdowns. The impact of the pandemic has been much greater, and it is here to stay.
Agility is more important than ever, as pandemic-related headwinds continue to play out and new technologies strengthen competing companies by offering increased flexibility.
With CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck fast approaching, now is the time for carriers and drivers to prepare for the inspection process.
This white paper explores how volatility surrounding rates and capacity has affected shippers across the industry.
Poor driving is often a reflection of management. So when fatal accidents occur, it’s not just drivers with blood on their hands.
Jay Gustafson of Echo Global Logistics discusses the traits that determine if a broker’s technology can support the growth of an enterprise fleet in any market.
Since joining third-party-logistics firm, LFS, as an advisor and investor, Justin Hall has been working to rebrand the company under the name of Primo.
There are many reasons why drivers may end up driving miles that are considered wasted. One big reason is weather conditions.
This white paper reviews the latest market dynamics and what we can expect this quarter.
Although many companies are competing to solve the same problem, NewRoad’s operating partners use their industry expertise to pinpoint the company with competitive advantages that set them apart.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels offers tips ahead of the inspections on May 17-19.
Experts believe the FHA pledge amount is far below the total funds needed.
As spot rates tumble, shippers should consider rerunning their RFPs to lock down better prices.
Parade’s leading software learns from every carrier interaction received to better match brokers with the right carriers.
Working as an independent commissioned agent gives folks a level of control over both their business operations and their day-to-day schedules that is impossible to come by in a more traditional setting.
Locomation expects to be the first company to deploy autonomous trucking technology safely, legally and routinely in commercial operations at scale across the United States, starting next year.
Data insights play a large role in company planning and responsiveness across all levels of the supply chain.
For many logistics companies, full digitization across the supply chain is the ultimate goal.
The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we progress through Q2 2022.
The way to create a winning situation for all is not by hiring more drivers but, according to Ranjan, by increasing driver utilization and reducing the trucking cost structure.
EFL Global this year celebrates its 40th anniversary in the freight forwarding and 3PL business.
While consumers are directly responsible for the majority of food waste, supply chain mishaps cause 40% of food waste in North America. That includes food that spoils in transit.
Commercial vehicle crashes often make front page news, but these accidents — and resulting injuries and fatalities — are actually on the decline.
Companies across the logistics industry will need to start considering their carbon footprint as new regulations come down and consumers start voting with their dollars.
Retention efforts across the industry tend to focus primarily on pay. While pay is certainly an important factor in retaining quality drivers, simply issuing raises is not the answer to the driver turnover issue that plagues the industry.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle dives into SMS scores and the BASICs that determine them.
Last year, freight rates spiked as many shipping companies and logistics providers struggled to maintain in the midst of rising trade volume, while numerous countries were reinstating travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.
FreightWaves hosted its second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, sponsored by Convoy, on Friday.
Over the last few years, and as economies continue to evolve, many companies across many industries are switching to technology as a new way to streamline their operations.
President Adam Kahn joins the show to demonstrate how fleets use Netradyne to reward good driving behavior and identify areas for improvement.
High levels of market instability over the past two years have put serious pressure on shippers to adapt and innovate in order to remain viable.
Trucker Path listens to what drivers need and hands them the tools to mitigate some of the most common struggles they face everywhere they go.
Parcel data is incredibly complex. Shippers often don’t know how to begin working with this data because it cannot be properly visualized via traditional methods like Excel spreadsheets.
Building the most effective RFPs possible requires self-awareness, attention to detail, industry insights and a willingness to adopt new technologies.
Finding skilled associates for your distribution center is challenging, so why not leave it to the professionals?
Trucking carriers face increased risk of nuclear verdicts, but managing those risks is not insurmountable, if done right and from the start.
