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42 ResultsCarrier Rate Hikes: Supply and Demand’s Perfect Storm
The capacity crunch of 2017 has arrived. A strengthening economy, rising operating costs, and regulatory pressures have contributed to this. Now, hurricanes have disrupted normal supply chain patterns, causing even more dramatic effects on supply and demand.
Read MoreTruck Drivers: The Unsung Heroes on the Road
From acting as first responders for highway accidents to donating their trucks for disaster relief efforts, it’s not uncommon to hear stories about “hero drivers” on the road.
Read MoreVideo: Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2017
To celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, LoadDelivered team members take time to thank the drivers in our network.
Read MoreHurricane Harvey: Supply Chain Impacts & the Road to Recovery
Hurricane Harvey has caused widespread devastation in Houston and other Gulf Coast regions. As waters recede and displaced residents work to rebuild and recoup what they have lost, we can expect major supply chain disruptions to continue.
Read MoreThe Tricky Logistics of Promotional Loads: 4 Things You Need in a Carrier
Labor Day is around the corner, and retailers are busy planning their holiday promotions and discounts—a surefire way to increase foot traffic to stores. For suppliers, promotional loads are challenging to coordinate, but can bring big payoffs if executed well.
Read MoreStay Safe: 8 Tips to Ensure Loading Dock Safety
Loading docks are notoriously dangerous. Approximately 25% of all reported warehouse injuries occur on the loading dock, and for each accident, there are hundreds of near misses. Here are eight tips to ensure loading dock safety.
Read MoreWalmart’s New OTIF Program: 5 Critical Steps to Avoiding Fines
Under Walmart's new "On-Time, In Full" (OTIF) initiative, any shipments deemed late, early, or improperly packed may trigger a hefty fine. What steps can shippers take to avoid chargebacks?
Read MoreThe Cost of Dwell Time Under the ELD Mandate
How long are you making drivers wait to load and unload shipments? As the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate compliance date approaches, this question will become increasingly important.
Read MoreInbound Logistics Top 3PL Awards: Vote for LoadDelivered!
Inbound Logistics recognizes outstanding companies in our industry with the Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards. If you feel that LoadDelivered has earned a spot, please cast your vote now!
Read MoreTender Acceptance: 4 Ways to Keep Backup Carriers Ready and Willing
The laws of supply and demand are always at play when tendering freight. In times when truckload capacity is tight, will your backup carriers be there if your primary carriers have trouble fulfilling their commitments?
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