Check Call looks at shared truckload and the future of cost savings for shippers, Gene Seroka and the LA port congestion, and FMSCA’s new regulation for drivers.
Understanding the differences among truckloads
Instead of dimensional pricing, iShared’s shared truckload solution charges the shipper a simple per-pallet fee.
Sustainability has garnered a reputation as cutting edge and costly. There are ways to embrace environmentalism without breaking the bank. In fact, becoming more sustainable can actually drive profits higher.
Faster, safer, better — these consumer expectations for e-commerce delivery are driving a speed-focused freight market.
Every company aims for maximum profitability. For less-than-truckload carriers, that has meant lowering linear-foot caps from 16 linear feet to 12 linear feet and turning away freight that exceeds those caps.
Scientists and government leaders are pushing for a more sustainable supply chain. Consumers are paying attention.
Certified B Corporation Flock Freight raises the bar with a commitment to offset carbon emissions from FlockDirect shipments for customers.
Flock Freight designed Instant Prebate to provide automatic cost savings on contracted TL freight. Savings vary by lane, commodity and time of shipment, but they can come in as high as 50% on some loads.
Without humans at the helm, the industry’s vast technological gains would be virtually useless.
Shared truckload offers shippers the opportunity to utilize truckload services to deliver partial shipments – without leaving part of the trailer empty.
Shared truckload alleviates LTL pain points
The uptick in shared loads should prompt companies to consider how their dock operations can be optimized for maximum efficiency.
The concept of shared truckload isn’t new, but technological advancements in the space make the method more viable than ever.
