LTL/Truckload Services

Transflo Introduces Transflo Trailer Tracking for Untethered Telematics and Location Reporting

August 26, 2019

Transflo recently introduced Transflo Trailer Tracking, a solar-powered device that integrates into the Transflo Mobile platform to give fleet managers near real-time communications and GPS-based tracking of trailers, containers and other assets.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Will We Ever Solve the Driver Shortage?

August 23, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The commercial truck driver shortage has been with us, to varying degrees, for years. But it’s growing worse.

Cargo Chief Launches C4 2.0, a Comprehensive Database of Trucking Lane Intelligence for Freight Brokers

August 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Cargo Chief announced the release of the latest version of its C4 platform, version 2.0 — a complete and informative database of trucking carrier lane preferences and availability.

Portugal Orders Striking Truckers to Haul Fuel Amid Shortage

August 13, 2019

Bloomberg

Portugal declared a civil order to ensure that truck drivers, who began a strike on Monday, deliver enough fuel to stop airports and gas stations from running dry at the height of the country’s tourism season.

Four Ways to Pass a Roadside Inspection

July 26, 2019

Ken Evans, SCB Contributor

Here’s what drivers, owner-operators and fleet managers need to know about passing intensive roadside inspections by federal regulators.

The U.S. Truck Driver Shortage Is On Course to Double in a Decade

July 24, 2019

Bloomberg

In addition to increasing pay, trucking companies are trying to recruit more women, young people and former military personnel.

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | The Cutting Edge of Freight-Tracking Technology

July 19, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The science of freight tracking has come a long way from the days of phone calls and paper driving logs.

Video

Q&A | The Quest for Real-Time In-Transit Visibility

July 12, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Shippers are finally in the position of obtaining real-time, in-transit visibility, but there are some major obstacles standing in the way of full deployment of the appropriate technology.

Three Advancements in Smart Logistics Worth Watching

June 28, 2019

Sean Butler, SCB Contributor

Many companies are failing to realize the true value of technology for monitoring and improving their logistics operations.

Walmart’s Kickstarting a $1 Trillion Driverless Delivery Market

June 24, 2019

Bloomberg

Even the world’s biggest store doesn’t make money selling its wares online in the U.S., largely due to runaway shipping costs. So Walmart is turning to robots.

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.