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Category: Transportation
167 Results4 Ways to Thank Truck Drivers
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is here, and recognizing drivers is more important than ever. COVID-19 has made it especially difficult to get the items we need—yet the nation’s 3.5 million drivers work tirelessly to keep homes and businesses stocked. Here are four ways to show your gratitude this week and every week.
Read MoreVideo: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2020
To celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2020, LoadDelivered team members take time to thank the drivers in our network.
Read MoreCarrier Rate Trends in Q4 and Beyond
COVID-19 and other impacts are shaping the transportation industry in unexpected ways. As we move to the fourth quarter of 2020 and beyond, shipping business conditions may continue to fluctuate. To understand carrier rates in the meantime and where they may go in the future, LoadDelivered has identified four trends to watch.
Read MoreBoost Efficiency and Reduce Costs with Drop Trailer Programs
Excessive dwell time (the total time a driver spends at a facility to deliver or pick up a load) is costly for both carriers and shippers. One effective solution is drop trailers.
Read MoreCelebrating Black Lives in Transportation
Truckers throughout the transportation industry have experienced racism in many forms. It’s important to stay aware of racism and discrimination in our communities and especially in the transportation industry. Open and honest communication will help us get to a better place. By acknowledging the problem, committing to learn, and taking steps to address racism, we may be able to start moving forward together.
Read MoreWhat You Need in a Direct Store Delivery Partner
Retailers, distributors, and manufacturers alike are increasingly under pressure to reduce costs and increase speed to market. One proven model for meeting demand quickly is Direct Store Delivery (DSD).
Read MorePandemic Effects on the Supply Chain—and How to Make a Difference
As we move into the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are beginning to re-open, but how that will play out remains one of the biggest questions of all. For now, shippers, carriers, and individuals can make a difference by taking steps to help businesses survive.
Read MoreVendor Compliance Programs Resume as Volumes Normalize After COVID-19 Surge
As panic buying and freight volumes surged in late March, distribution centers were in chaos. Several retailers suspended their vendor-compliance penalties to provide relief to their suppliers. Now that volumes are normalizing, suppliers are beginning to incur fines and penalties once again for performance issues. Carrier performance is more important than ever.
Read MoreApril Trends: How Coronavirus Continues to Impact Supply Chains
COVID-19 concerns continue to reshape supply chains throughout the U.S. As people adjust to wearing masks, social distancing, spending more time at home, and preparing for economic uncertainty, shippers are analyzing the trends to understand what supply chains might look like when conditions settle into a new normal.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: Impacts on Freight Flows
The novel coronavirus is causing major supply chain disruptions. Supply, demand, and freight flows are changing in irregular ways. Although the situation is still developing and changes by the day, here’s what the freight market has experienced in the past few weeks.
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