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Category: Transportation
151 Results5 Ways to Get More from the Shipping RFP Process
Market changes may continue to affect carrier pricing, but you can take better control of your transportation spend. Learn how to improve the shipping RFP process.
Read MoreThe Carrier Cash Flow Problem: Can Technology Help?
Trucking companies have struggled in 2019, primarily from pricing pressure on shipping rates. Salvation may come from technologies that reduce costs, mitigate risk, streamline operations, and differentiate small carriers from their larger, cash-flowing competition.
Read More2019 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: How We Thanked Drivers
Can you imagine a world without truck drivers? Within days, stores would run out of food, hospitals would run out of medical supplies, ATMs would run out of cash, and the economy would begin to crumble. Many of us don’t often think about just how essential a truck driver’s work is to our daily lives.
Read MoreWhat’s Behind All the Trucking Company Closures?
2019 has been a tough year for the trucking industry. More than 2,500 truck drivers have lost their jobs in what some are calling a “bloodbath,” primarily affecting smaller companies and owner operators. Pricing pressure is largely to blame, but the underlying cause is less straightforward.
Read More3 Ways to Mitigate the Rising Costs of Last Mile Delivery
E-commerce orders continue to grow year over year, which means retailers and their logistics partners must prioritize speedy, last mile fulfillment to compete with the biggest players.
Read MoreWomen in Trucking: A Change For The Better
Trucking remains one of the most male-dominated industries today. It's time for the industry to band together and address all issues keeping women from behind the wheel.
Read More2019 Roadcheck is Almost Here: What to Expect
It’s time for another inspection blitz. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck—sometimes referred to as DOT week—will take place June 4-6 this year.
Read MoreReverse Logistics by the Numbers
E-commerce returns are at an all-time high. The surge in online shopping, combined with increasingly generous return policies, is making reverse logistics a key issue for retailers.
Read MoreRising Diesel Prices Make Green the New Black for Shippers
Diesel fuel prices are on the rise again. Caused in part by a strong global economy and ever-increasing demand for shipping, the rise in diesel prices has led to fuel surcharges and higher prices across the entire supply chain. This has sparked greater interest in green transportation alternatives that can save the environment while reducing costs—and keeping shippers in the black.
Read MoreDrop Trailer Programs: When They Make Sense for Shippers
Leveraging drop trailers can be an effective way to streamline your supply chain, reduce costs, and potentially improve relationships with carriers. Find out if a drop trailer program is right for you.
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