LTL/Truckload Services

What Do the Dems Propose for Infrastructure Spending?

February 27, 2020

Helen Atkinson, SCB Contributor

Democratic presidential hopefuls have weighed in on the often-neglected issue of infrastructure spending.

This Excel Plug-In Can Improve Network Visualization, Decision Making

February 26, 2020

Fleet Advantage Introduces Predictive Modeling Software That Helps Transportation Fleets Forecast Truck Replacement Cycles

February 25, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Fleet Advantage, an innovator in truck fleet business intelligence, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost management announced a new extension to its Advanced Truck Lifecycle Administrative Analytics Software with the addition of predictive lifecycle management software.

The Gig Economy Is Forcing Employers to Rethink Hiring Strategies

February 10, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The rise of the gig economy has created a yawning chasm between two types of commercial drivers.

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Podcast | Self-Driving Cars: When Will They Arrive?

February 7, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are self-driving cars just around the corner, or are they still stuck in the hype cycle?

Analysis

Trucking Apps Could Help Lead Latin America to a Logistics Revolution

February 6, 2020

Cathy Morrow Roberson, SCB Contributor

Latin America offers great opportunities for global businesses, but poor infrastructure and the region’s volatile nature have restricted growth.

Uber Freight Drivers Are Calling Out Bad Warehouses

February 3, 2020

Bloomberg

Digital trucking apps are changing how freight gets moved around the country, and the advent of ratings has given drivers a powerful new voice.

Analysis

Freight Forwarding Has Reached a Roadblock

February 3, 2020

Cathy Morrow Roberson, SCB Contributor

For years, freight forwarding companies have handled shipment bookings, rate comparisons and tracking services that are now offered by most online marketplaces. Where does that leave the middlemen of the freight world?

The 2020 Supply Chain: What Does the Future Hold?

January 30, 2020

Benjamin Gordon, SCB Contributor

Here's what executives learned about the coming year from the latest BGSA Supply Chain Conference.

A diesel-powered 18-wheeler drives on the highway

A Case for Upgrading Aging Trucks

January 30, 2020

Katerina Jones, SCB Contributor

In one year, fleet operators could save more than $16,000 per truck by upgrading to a 2020 sleeper model from a 2015 version.

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.