news
- Logistics
Freedom is the name of the game for independent agents
Working as an independent commissioned agent gives folks a level of control over both their business operations and their day-to-day schedules that is impossible to…
Read More » - Smarter Capacity
Driving out supply chain inefficiencies key to eliminating food waste
While consumers are directly responsible for the majority of food waste, supply chain mishaps cause 40% of food waste in North America. That includes food…
Read More » - Flatbed Spotlight
Robust commercial vehicle training programs help reduce over-the-road incidents
Commercial vehicle crashes often make front page news, but these accidents — and resulting injuries and fatalities — are actually on the decline.
Read More » - Sustainability
XPO takes layered approach to supply chain sustainability
Companies across the logistics industry will need to start considering their carbon footprint as new regulations come down and consumers start voting with their dollars.
Read More » - Trucking
Driver turnover driven by different factors depending on tenure, gender
Retention efforts across the industry tend to focus primarily on pay. While pay is certainly an important factor in retaining quality drivers, simply issuing raises…
Read More » - Logistics
Illuminating hidden shipping data crucial to diagnosing supply chain health
Parcel data is incredibly complex. Shippers often don’t know how to begin working with this data because it cannot be properly visualized via traditional methods…
Read More » - Reinventing Freight Procurement
Identifying how and when to build RFPs all year long
Building the most effective RFPs possible requires self-awareness, attention to detail, industry insights and a willingness to adopt new technologies.
Read More » - Logistics
Acuitive Solutions: Focusing core strengths on lesser-served niches
Throughout its successful, 20-year history, Acuitive Solutions has taken the road less traveled by not trying to be all things for all customers.
Read More » - Reinventing Freight Procurement
Why shorter bid processes will soon be the norm
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…
Read More » - Sponsored Insights
Specialized brokers provide leg up in strained flatbed market
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.
Read More »