LTL/Truckload Services

EDITOR'S Q&A

Freight Payments Dipped in Q1, Will Likely Fall Further in Q2, U.S. Bank Says

May 19, 2020

Freight-payment levels provide a good snapshot of current economic activity, and judging by the trend detected by U.S. Bank for the first quarter of this year, the news isn’t good.

DAT Launches Three New Products to Manage Uncertainty of Freight Market

May 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

DAT Solutions has launched three new products to help truckload carriers and brokers manage some of the uncertainty in the freight business.

CEVA Logistics launches its Truck – Rail – Truck service in Asia

May 8, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

CEVA Logistics has announced the launch of aTruck-Rail-Truck solution to keep customers’ freight moving across Asia during the COVID-19 crisis.

Fleet Advantage Unveils Sale-Leaseback Program for Transportation Fleets

May 8, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Fleet Advantage, an innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and lifecycle cost management recently announced a new Sale-Leaseback program designed to infuse cash and flexibility into transportation fleets.

Schneider Collaborates with Overhaul to Increase Freight Visibility and Security

April 22, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Schneider, a provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, is collaborating with Overhaul to allow shippers to contain risk and minimize disruptions in their supply chains.

One Restaurant’s Story Shows How Recession Spreads

April 22, 2020

Bloomberg

The closure of Meiwah, a local favorite in the Maryland suburb of Chevy Chase, set off a supply-chain reaction that stretched far beyond the neighborhood. Multiplied by thousands, it helps show how a pandemic has triggered the worst recession for almost a century.

Project44 Expands Network Onboarding Capabilities to Enable Operational Efficiency for Shippers, Logistics Service Providers and Carriers

April 21, 2020

Project44, a provider of advanced visibility for shippers and logistics service providers, recently announced enhancements to their Network Management Center, an application which fully automates the North American and European truckload carrier onboarding process.

Veccram Launches Multi-Functional App for Truck Drivers

April 19, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Veccram recently announced the official launch of its proprietary roadside assistance and GPS app for truck drivers working in the continental U.S.

It's Crunch Time for World’s Supply Chains to Deliver Masks and Meat

April 17, 2020

Bloomberg

COVID-19 is about to put the global trading system through its most dramatic stress-test since World War II, with supply lines for essential food and medical goods entering a critical phase as the pandemic peaks in the U.S. and Europe.

With Shipments From China Resuming, Retailers’ Imported Goods Have No Place to Go

EDITOR'S Q&A

With Shipments From China Resuming, Retailers’ Goods Have No Place to Go

April 9, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus outbreak has forced the cancellation of many shipping services from China, and the effects of that disruption will be felt for some time to come.

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.