Smarter Capacity
Smarter Capacity, sponsored by Trucker Tools, is a biweekly look at the freight transportation industry, examining current issues and developments for freight brokers, drivers, and small fleet operators. Trucker Tools provides shipment visibility, carrier capacity management, and predictive freight-matching solutions. With its intuitive tools and industry-leading mobile app, Trucker Tools provides a secure, collaborative platform where brokers and truckers use real-time, trusted data to speed the process of finding and matching the best available truck with the optimal load. Learn more at www.truckertools.com.
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Technology proves important to relationship management
The holiday peak season could provide carriers with the perfect opportunity to strengthen their relationships with shippers going into the new year, securing more consistent…
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Digital freight matching offers benefits in soft market
The benefits of hands-off load matching do not end when the market takes a turn.
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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…
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Digital freight matching offers planet-saving perks
Carriers can become significantly more sustainable by simply focusing on solutions that make their fleets more efficient, reducing miles driven to move each load and…
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Keeping up with the pace of digital freight change
While building out custom solutions is an important part of many brokerages’ road maps, some tools — especially those that require significant maintenance and regular…
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Real-time visibility helps brokers stay ahead in strained market
Given how difficult it is to source capacity in today’s market – as well as the growing importance of visibility throughout the supply chain –…
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Carrier scorecards represent next generation of visibility
As visibility solutions have become more accessible, they have started to move from “perk” to “necessity.” This transition is expected to continue, getting another boost…
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Visibility solutions amplify carrier earning potential
Visibility software can all but eliminate annoying check calls, help carriers access better freight and keep trucks loaded.
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Beyond the buzzword: Culture fit promotes successful tech partnerships
Historically, the cultural fit between a brokerage and technology partner has been glossed over in partnership discussions. As these relationships become more collaborative and dynamic,…
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Collaboration among tech providers more important than ever
Historically, digital platforms and transportation management systems (TMS) have largely existed in their own, individual spaces. Now, platform integrations are taking center stage.
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