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How to Describe Logistics to Your Family Over the Holidays

Dec 6, 2018 LDL Voice

With the holiday season upon us and family gatherings in our future, we asked LoadDelivered team members to explain what it is we do each day to help you answer the inevitable question asked around the dinner table.

Season of Giving: How the Transportation Industry is Giving Back

Nov 21, 2018 LDL Voice

The holiday season is upon us. This special time of year is about giving back to those in need. There are many people who will go through this holiday season without food, shelter, proper clothing, and more. Now more than ever, it is important for companies to give back, as they have the means to make real change.

Truck Driving and Staying Fit on the Road

Nov 15, 2018 LA Truck Driving School

Truckers spend so much time on the road that it can be difficult to get exercise in. However, experienced truckers know that exercise is possible by knowing the right exercises and creatively scheduling. There are also truck-stop gyms and in-cab workout systems cropping up nowadays that help keep truckers in shape.

West Coast Surge: More Disruption Ahead for Truckload Shipping

Nov 15, 2018 LDL Voice

Go West! The West Coast “gold rush” in the truckload market is upon us, and shippers are feeling its effects. As an influx of consumer goods manufactured in Asia dock at West Coast ports and move eastward in time for the holiday season, higher-than-normal rates are typical. Let’s look at what we’ve seen so far this year.

The Cold Storage Shortage: A Critical Look Ahead for Shippers

Oct 31, 2018 LDL Voice

There is a pressing concern in the logistics industry: the cold storage shortage. Because demand for fresh and refrigerated groceries is exploding around the world, shippers need to plan carefully.

2018 Holiday Season Capacity Outlook

Oct 11, 2018 LDL Voice

A strong economy has increased demand for truckload shipping across the country, but the surge is squeezing capacity hard. As the holiday season approaches, trucking conditions are expected to continue to favor carriers.

Cargo Theft Spikes During Holiday Season: How to Prepare

Oct 4, 2018 LDL Voice

Whether it is Labor Day barbecues, Halloween trick-or-treating, or Thanksgiving turkeys, the holidays create an increased demand for food and beverage products. While there are many different commodities susceptible to cargo theft, the food and beverage category remains one of the most active, making up 19% of total cargo thefts.

2018 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: How We Thanked Drivers

Sep 12, 2018 LDL Voice

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2018 started September 9th and ended September 15th. Many are not aware of how demanding and important truck drivers' jobs are, but without them, stores would run out of merchandise, access to food and water would diminish, trash would pile up, and the world as we know it would come to a halt. Join us in recognizing drivers' hard work and commitment.

2018 Intermodal Crunch: Peak Season Advice for Shippers

Sep 6, 2018 LDL Voice

Intermodal demand grew by 7.2 percent in the first quarter of 2018 due to tightened capacity in truckload shipping. Tight shipping capacity is always difficult to manage and the fact that intermodal is also constrained has shippers looking for ways to mitigate the impacts this peak season.

Back-to-School: 3 Ways Shippers Make the Grade

Aug 17, 2018 LDL Voice

Students across the United States are stocking up and heading back to the classroom. To successfully balance back-to-school supply with demand, shippers must carefully consider several factors, including current buyer preferences and, of course, logistics.