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This monthly report analyzes the current state of the freight market based on critical insights from our SONAR platform.

The logistics industry continues to be a strong area of focus for government leaders hoping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the progression of transportation-related climate change. As a result, legislators are driving emission-cutting regulations forward at breakneck speeds. 

The NMFTA’s Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity attendees will hear from professionals on the leading edge of the cybersecurity industry, ranging from industry practitioners to representatives from government entities and thought leaders in academia.

Often, the final straw for drivers is simply feeling unheard, unseen or unappreciated by their carriers. The right rewards program can help solve that problem.

In light of today’s soft economic conditions and high inflation rates, companies should have plans in place for providing standout service without blowing their own budgets going into peak season.

While volatile markets are inherently difficult to navigate, they also provide an opportunity for enhanced relationship building between shippers and their transportation partners.

In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, is joined by an industry friend and leader in recruiting, Jason Crowell, director of recruitment at Custom Commodities Transport.

Over the past two years, cyber liability insurance has become an important strategy for many freight brokers as they’ve recognized the importance of having a plan to fall back on.

Ditat TMS carriers and Blue Yonder shippers can enjoy the benefits of a contract model within a spot market-like scenario thanks to their recent integration.

International 3PL Iron Mountain can help organizations set up a distribution or fulfillment function in a new market in just 30 to 60 days.

While AI has the potential to prevent accidents, it can only deliver on its potential if it’s consistent and accurate.

Recruiting costs for companies with a frequent hiring need often exceed thousands of dollars per driver. In an economic environment that has left most carriers strapped for cash, this financial burden can be insurmountable.

“Violations could indicate that you don’t have sufficient safety management controls,” said Rick Malchow, industry business adviser at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

Soft economic conditions have prompted many companies to swap out previously devised growth strategies for more conservative “stay afloat” plans. This is not the case for XPO.

Brokers know that cash flow is one of the most critical aspects of their companies’ success — or failure. Despite this, the primary focus of popular industry technologies lies in freight delivery, not necessarily extending to proof of delivery or payment collection.

By employing the China Plus One strategy, companies can hedge against the headwinds they are facing in China while still benefiting from the country’s wealth of resources and well-established supply chain processes.

This report will allow you to discover the key trade compliance challenges, trends, and strategies businesses are implementing to navigate these turbulent times.

During the NMFTA’s cybersecurity webinar, Guidacent CISO Drew Williams discussed ransomware’s toll on the trucking industry — and what carriers can do to protect themselves.

During this episode of Taking The Hire Road, guest host Leah Shaver, president and CEO of the National Transportation Institute, chats with Kameel Gaines, founder, president and CEO of Rig on Wheels, a third-party driver recruiting firm.

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