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The benefits of hands-off load matching do not end when the market takes a turn.

PowerFleet’s real-time visibility solutions have completely transformed fleet management.

Through digital quoting, Parade makes it easy to see if reps are taking advantage of every quote and improving margins.

A technological revolution and a pandemic-fueled capacity crunch came together to push digital freight matching into the spotlight over the past few years.

Netradyne’s Adam Kahn joins WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to discuss the power of positive reinforcement in fleet safety.

PTV Route Optimizer is more than a planning system. It provides carriers and transportation companies with a way to maximize their efficiency — and that of the driver and customer — all in one tool.

FreightWaves teamed up with DDC FPO to determine how labor shortages are impacting carriers and third-party logistics providers.

If there’s one chain that must never be broken, it’s the cold chain.

Partnering with the right carriers can be a complex decision, and making the wrong choice can easily threaten a shipper’s bottom line.

Reliance Partners’ Graham Gonzales warns how easy it is for one to fall victim to a cyberattack.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will use roughly $3.5 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in air carbon capture projects.

The need for streamlined supply chains has never been more pivotal, but many current technologies were not designed to cope with the level of uncertainty companies are facing in 2022.

With LoadStop — an enterprise, cloud-based and carrier-focused platform — carriers of all sizes can grow revenue, streamline internal workflows, optimize fleet management and dispatching, and reduce time waste through process automation.

According to Patrascu, it’s important for employers and administrators to continuously be in conversation with their agents and other employees in order to know how to grow their business, their employees and themselves. 

The number of carriers receiving FMCSA conditional safety ratings is increasing as more off-site audits are conducted.

Cargo security has been a concern on the radars of many shippers and carriers in recent years, but during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic worries mounted as cargo thefts […]

The way that transportation has been traditionally bought and sold has left shippers and transportation providers siloed and connected only to those partners within their existing network.

This white paper offers 6 key steps to help navigate this down market and get you back in the driver’s seat.

The best way to keep your drivers satisfied is to know what they want.

Convoy helped bring sustainability issues to the forefront at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event last week in Rogers, Arkansas.

Shippers turn to LTL in light of changing consumer behavior

While drayage has faced demand surges, they have often been the relatively short-lived consequences of labor strikes or steamship company shutdowns. The impact of the pandemic has been much greater, and it is here to stay.

Agility is more important than ever, as pandemic-related headwinds continue to play out and new technologies strengthen competing companies by offering increased flexibility.

With CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck fast approaching, now is the time for carriers and drivers to prepare for the inspection process.

This white paper explores how volatility surrounding rates and capacity has affected shippers across the industry.

Poor driving is often a reflection of management. So when fatal accidents occur, it’s not just drivers with blood on their hands.

Jay Gustafson of Echo Global Logistics discusses the traits that determine if a broker’s technology can support the growth of an enterprise fleet in any market.

Since joining third-party-logistics firm, LFS, as an advisor and investor, Justin Hall has been working to rebrand the company under the name of Primo.

There are many reasons why drivers may end up driving miles that are considered wasted. One big reason is weather conditions.

This white paper reviews the latest market dynamics and what we can expect this quarter.

Although many companies are competing to solve the same problem, NewRoad’s operating partners use their industry expertise to pinpoint the company with competitive advantages that set them apart. 

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels offers tips ahead of the inspections on May 17-19.

Experts believe the FHA pledge amount is far below the total funds needed.

As spot rates tumble, shippers should consider rerunning their RFPs to lock down better prices.

Parade’s leading software learns from every carrier interaction received to better match brokers with the right carriers.

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 come by in a more traditional setting.

Locomation expects to be the first company to deploy autonomous trucking technology safely, legally and routinely in commercial operations at scale across the United States, starting next year.

Data insights play a large role in company planning and responsiveness across all levels of the supply chain.

For many logistics companies, full digitization across the supply chain is the ultimate goal.

The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we progress through Q2 2022.

The way to create a winning situation for all is not by hiring more drivers but, according to Ranjan, by increasing driver utilization and reducing the trucking cost structure.

EFL Global this year celebrates its 40th anniversary in the freight forwarding and 3PL business.

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 that spoils in transit.

Commercial vehicle crashes often make front page news, but these accidents — and resulting injuries and fatalities — are actually on the decline.

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.

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 is not the answer to the driver turnover issue that plagues the industry.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle dives into SMS scores and the BASICs that determine them.

Last year, freight rates spiked as many shipping companies and logistics providers struggled to maintain in the midst of rising trade volume, while numerous countries were reinstating travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.

FreightWaves hosted its second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, sponsored by Convoy, on Friday.

Over the last few years, and as economies continue to evolve, many companies across many industries are switching to technology as a new way to streamline their operations.

President Adam Kahn joins the show to demonstrate how fleets use Netradyne to reward good driving behavior and identify areas for improvement.

High levels of market instability over the past two years have put serious pressure on shippers to adapt and innovate in order to remain viable.

Trucker Path listens to what drivers need and hands them the tools to mitigate some of the most common struggles they face everywhere they go.

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 like Excel spreadsheets.

Building the most effective RFPs possible requires self-awareness, attention to detail, industry insights and a willingness to adopt new technologies.

Finding skilled associates for your distribution center is challenging, so why not leave it to the professionals?

Trucking carriers face increased risk of nuclear verdicts, but managing those risks is not insurmountable, if done right and from the start.

Throughout its successful, 20-year history, Acuitive Solutions has taken the road less traveled by not trying to be all things for all customers.

Piles of paperwork plague every mode of transportation, and recent shifts in consumer shopping behavior — namely the ongoing e-commerce surge — have only made the problem worse.

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.

Carriers interested in conducting driver training for both property carrying and passenger carrying commercial motor vehicles must now meet requirements set forth under FMCSA’s entry-level driver training rule, including registering their programs with the TPR.

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.

FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller provides commentary/analysis on the trucking industry’s “driver shortage.”

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.

The average percentage of ocean carrier invoices with missing or wrong information jumped from a historical average of 18% to over 45% in 2021.

The former Mexican chief negotiator for the USMCA highlights the nation’s economic and trade advantages.

Optimal Dynamics aims to alleviate the uncertainty about freight movement today and in the future.

Tenstreet’s goal is to make processes easier for drivers and carriers alike. In 2022, that means making a driver’s smartphone a one-stop shop for as many tasks as possible.

In a highly regulated industry like transportation, technology is becoming increasingly paramount.

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 cutting down on emissions.

Convoy has released its Q1 2022 Carrier Sustainability Survey in conjunction with this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). 

As farmers prepare for harvest, shippers should ready themselves for the seasonal rate increases and capacity shortages that accompany fresh fruits and veggies each year.

Developing a strategy to overcome the uncertainties in today’s economy, should be a key component of any company’s business plan, if they wish to remain in business. 

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels and Robert Kaferle discuss ways to avoid unnecessary stresses with proper planning.

Consumers are becoming more aware of both the urgency of climate change and the complexities of the supply chain. Companies should be prepared for consumers to start calculating supply chain sustainability into their purchasing decisions.

In partnership, FreightWaves and Convoy recently released a report on the awareness and impact of empty miles.

MVMNT’s complete freight management platform gives you control over your freight without the disproportionate cost of a traditional TMS.

Going green isn’t just about electrification.

TriumphPay takes the hassle out of carrier payments, allowing brokers to focus on what they do best.

Currently, 87 million metric tons of that can be traced to non-revenue—or empty—miles.

As shippers move to digitize their documents and automate their processes, they should focus on making sure both efficiency and accuracy benchmarks are met. One document processing error can sideline an entire shipment, undermining profitability and customer satisfaction.

Along with product controls and safety checks, all-risk coverage helps Paragon transport Mexican seafood to the United States without worry.

Truckers used as ‘eyes and ears’ to assist law enforcement.