Many shippers are now looking to shorten the duration of their bid contracts in order to take advantage of current capacity and avoid being locked into sky-high rates as the market shifts.
Businesses large and small should begin preparations now to anticipate the unique challenges of peak season.
Convoy is preparing for FreightWaves’ second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, taking place Friday, April 22.
By using a flatbed-specialized broker, shippers virtually eliminate the risk of their freight being matched with the wrong truck, causing unnecessary delays and damages.
DDC recently expanded its back office solutions to to add a front-facing, Customer Care suite of services. These new offerings include customer service-based and inside sales-focused solutions to help its partners achieve long-term success.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle and Brian Runnels urge drivers to stay focused on the road, practice defensive driving and resist distractions no matter how insignificant they seem.
PowerFleet data helps increase driver utilization by relieving them from having to chase equipment or wait longer than needed at facilities.
The trucking industry will not be exempt from extreme weather impacts.
GEODIS’ Rene Bach-Larsen shares how the global logistics provider plans to respond to market challenges.
While many trucking companies still use paper checks, automated clearing houses (ACH) and invoicing, some companies are moving to a more cost-effective and convenient way to give truckers their money.
Underinsuring your truck can leave you on the hook for thousands of dollars in the event of an accident.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres last week addressed the importance of doing more to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
Freight Intel brings all shipping activities onto one platform, allowing shippers to access all their data in seconds.
Bob Bortner of IMI dives into the most effective fuel-saving strategies when combating exorbitant fuel prices.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle explains that you’ve got to do some digging to identify your safety risks.
DDC Sync allows drivers to use a mobile app with intuitive smart capture to instantly take high-quality images of bills of lading (BOLs) that are then processed with the driver’s terminal staff or operation staff of DDC.
Companies that have historically treated drayage and other inland transportation services as an afterthought will need to shift this mindset in order to survive in the current maritime environment.
While hydrogen fuel cells offer a promising alternative to ozone-threatening diesel engines, creating an electric-friendly infrastructure will require dedication from government regulators, equipment manufacturers and industry players alike.
The Securities Exchange Commission, in a 3-to-1 vote, has given initial approval of a rule that would require all public companies to report on the climate-related impact of their businesses.
In the market today, more and more companies in freight are turning to brokerage companies for help.
