It is impossible to predict exactly when an incident will occur on the road. It is possible, however, to have a predictable system for processing safety issues and handling corrective training, driving down the odds of the same types of issues continuing unchecked.
The coronavirus pandemic inspired retirement-age drivers to leave the industry en masse while also shutting down driving schools for months on end, exacerbating the existing shortage.
How brokers and logistics providers choose to navigate the current capacity crunch will affect both their own chances of success and their relationships with their carrier partners for years to come.
The Mother’s Day Truck Convoy was created over 30 years ago when a wish kid named Matt wanted to ride in a big rig truck and talk to his little sister, Heather, on the CB radio.
Sometimes the transportation industry can feel a little impersonal. A people-first mindset can help combat that.
Industry expectations surrounding information access and transparency have grown. Qualified IT professionals are required to meet these new demands.
Carriers moving cross-border freight have not had the same access to loads as those moving loads within the U.S. Forager is working to change that.
When a single point of contact handles all of a company’s freight needs, customers are rewarded with lower costs, less confusion and more transparent shipments.
Getting people to think about visibility in a more dynamic and collaborative manner requires dismantling the idea that visibility refers only to a moving dot on a map.
Many companies have had poor experiences shipping fragile goods in the past. The right partner could make all the difference.
