LTL carriers should improve efficiency in times of uncertainty
DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.
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DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.
Zach Strickland examines the Gulf freight markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discusses import volume surging as peak season comes early.
Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to gain strength Sunday as they barrel toward the Gulf of Mexico, with Marco nearing hurricane strength.
Zach Strickland examines a continuing rise in freight volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Andrew Cox discusses a power shift to the carriers with Anthony Smith in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Update.
Chris Hummer of Don Hummer Trucking shared insight on how his company was able to thrive during the pandemic with Heidi Boggs of McLeod Software, in a virtual technology talk on Thursday at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.
How to avoid legal HR pitfalls when recruiting drivers was discussed during a virtual fireside chat at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit on Wednesday.
When full visibility of a load is combined with predictive maintenance, downtime will drop and carrier profitability will rise, experts say.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes week-over-week change, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about the tight truck market.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains what is going on on the West Coast, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about carries losing ground.
Phased reopenings are contributing to an uptick in business for foodservice providers. This comes alongside plant-based dairy and protein manufacturers’ push to grow internationally.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that reefer rejections are continuing to go down, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith talks about job openings throughout the economy.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains which markets to keep an eye out for, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about intermodal volumes.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notices a trend in the tender rejection rates, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about motor vehicle sales.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about capacity increasing in Los Angeles, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discuss trailer-on-flatcar volumes outperforming other sectors.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland thinks that we may see some sustainability in the market, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about how consumers are filling the service gap.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about the outbound tender rejection rate for this year pushing through the 2018 calendar year, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about consumer sentiment.
Redwood Logistics’ latest integration platform offers users the ability to manage their supply chain with added speed, scalability and security.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Kevin Hill joins today’s episode and discusses Isaias’ rampage on the East Coast, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith goes into detail about manufacturing.
Michael Vincent steps in for Zach this week and looks at Hurricane Isaias disrupting the East Coast markets. Then Anthony Smith and Mike Baudendistel discuss KCS shares surge on news of potential takeover.
Phased reopenings around the world haven’t squelched demand for chartered services.