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Addressing America’s Truck Parking Problem

Apr 19, 2018 LDL Voice

Everyone gets frustrated when searching for parking, but when you’re driving an 18-wheeler, finding a spot to take a break or park overnight can be daunting. That’s because there are about 1.5 million truck drivers on the road at any point in time yet fewer than 400,000 available parking spots.

FSMA: Do You Know What You Are Responsible For?

Apr 19, 2018 LDL Voice

While many companies have been compliant with the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for years, others remain unprepared. Whether you’re a shipper, broker, carrier, or receiver, below is a guide to the rule and several checklists to help you.

Reducing Transportation Costs with Vendor Conversion

Mar 15, 2018 LDL Voice

Shippers are spending an increasing amount of money on freight transportation. Rising rates and capacity constraints have forced shippers to re-examine carrier relationships, find new ways to optimize routes and capacity, and leverage data to mitigate cost increases. One cost-saving strategy? Vendor Conversion.

Are You Prepared for a Big Produce Season in 2018?

Mar 1, 2018 LDL Voice

Even if you’re not in the produce industry, transportation issues that crop up during produce season from early spring through early summer can be thorny for many shippers. Tightened capacity, increased rates, and other issues affect all shippers, especially if you ship refrigerated products. Taking steps to protect your interests now can save you headaches and expense when peak season hits.

The Future of Trucking Trends

Mar 1, 2018 LDL Voice

With technology advancing at an exponential pace, we can expect major disruptions ahead for all industries. There have been many new innovations in the trucking industry over the past few years, but the best is yet to come. In 2018 and beyond, be prepared to see more cutting-edge technology emerge in the transportation field, such as electric trucks, advancements in driverless technology, and blockchain for trucking.

4 Hidden Costs of Truck Bottlenecks and Road Congestion

Feb 15, 2018 LDL Voice

Trucking bottlenecks have grown across the country, and the costs are piling up. From Atlanta to L.A., Boston to Louisville, the country’s worst 10 bottleneck locations now report average speeds between 24.7 and 37.4 miles per hour during peak traffic times – negatively impacting all members of the supply chain.

Contract Rates in 2018: Adjusting to the New Reality

Feb 14, 2018 Ross Vigil

Last year, we predicted that contract rates would increase. Now that we’re deep into the first quarter of 2018, that new reality is sinking in and shippers are doing what they can to get the most out of their transportation spend while avoiding costly disruptions.

ELDs Increase Demand for Team Drivers: 4 Ways to Mitigate Risk and Expense

Jan 30, 2018 LDL Voice

Now that the ELD Mandate is in place, and Hours of Service are being strictly enforced in most states, tweener shipments that used to deliver within 24 hours are no longer possible. As a result, shippers are left unprepared and scrambling to secure team drivers to avoid disruptions or delays.

What Carriers Want: 5 Characteristics of a “Broker of Choice”

Jan 18, 2018 LDL Voice

Smart shippers value relationships and will make bold moves to attract and retain quality carriers. But what about 3PLs and brokers? Brokers must be equally concerned about attracting and retaining the best carriers—those that consistently deliver freight on time and intact.

Logistical Challenges: 7 Ways to Get Ahead of Winter Weather

Jan 16, 2018 LDL Voice

The new year’s winter storms have put shipments and supply chains into a deep freeze throughout much of the country. The bomb cyclone and other January storms will leave a mark on US supply chains for some time, but these tips can help you prepare for the next one.