LTL/Truckload Services

Will Truckers’ Protests Be the Thing That Finally Breaks Supply Chains?

May 9, 2022

The slew of protests earlier this year by U.S. and Canadian truckers against COVID-19 protection measures caused some annoying traffic jams in a handful of cities. But whether they signal a serious, long-term threat to an already-challenged supply chain is questionable.

Truck Idling Is Burning Up Profits. Here Are Four Solutions.

May 8, 2022

Will Chu, SCB Contributor

Rising transportation costs are hitting more store shelves as shippers and carriers — particularly truckers — pass on to consumers the impact of soaring gas prices and an ongoing capacity crunch.

Four Benefits of a Digital Freight Marketplace

May 8, 2022

Corey Riggins, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The precarious state of the global supply chain has sent shipping rates soaring, and carrier capacity remains a precious commodity.

Five Challenges in Parcel Shipping Optimization

May 5, 2022

Freight Industry Downshifts From Hectic Pace for Shipping

May 4, 2022

Bloomberg

A gauge of logistics stress in the U.S. economy eased in April as freight transportation cooled, a sign that the broader economy is downshifting to a speed that remains expansionary.

Texas Governor’s Border Slowdown Cost $4 Billion, Research Shows

April 21, 2022

Bloomberg

Texas’s economy took a more than $4 billion hit in April after Governor Greg Abbott’s order to ramp up on security at the border resulted in shipping delays and bridge blockades, according to a new analysis.

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Watch: Are Autonomous Trucks Just Up the Road?

April 21, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Autonomous trucks might be here sooner than expected, but getting the driver out of the cab is only the first step in realizing the technology's promise, says Wiley Deck, vice president of government affairs and public policy with Plus.

Robot Truckers Could Replace 500K U.S. Jobs

April 20, 2022

Bloomberg

The robots will take the most tedious, most dangerous jobs first, in most things. Trucking is no exception.

Shanghai Factory Restarts Fall Short on Lack of Parts, Truckers

April 19, 2022

Bloomberg

Even those companies in China whose factories are operating under so-called closed-loop systems may be forced to stop work due to parts shortages or logistical challenges that make moving people and goods around the country near impossible.

How Predictive Analytics Is Preventing Service Failures for 3PLs

April 18, 2022

Todd Bucher, SCB Contributor

The amount of real-time data from multiple sources needed to optimize operations and move product quickly requires advanced, artificial intelligence–enabled technology. Enter predictive analytics.

LTL/Truckload Services

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) services and their impact on supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through truckload and LTL solutions. New technologies that provide information during ground shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using truckload and LTL solutions to power their supply chains.