LTL/Truckload Services

Produce Worth Millions Gets Stuck in Blockade by Mexico Truckers

April 14, 2022

Grocery stores in some parts of the U.S. are expected to run out of certain perishable goods Easter weekend because of a Mexican truckers’ blockade that has stranded millions of dollars worth of fresh produce.

Here’s How China’s Lockdowns Are Rippling Through Economy

April 14, 2022

Bloomberg

China’s lockdowns to contain the country’s worst Covid outbreak since early 2020 have battered the economy, stalling production in major cities like Shanghai and adding pressure to global inflation.

Texas Governor Halts Some Truck Inspections on Border Snarl

April 13, 2022

Bloomberg

Texas is halting some vehicle inspections at the U.S.-Mexico border after Governor Abbott’s crackdown provoked protests that halted crucial food and equipment shipments.

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Watch: Applying Data Science to Trucking Insurance

April 13, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Data science is bringing innovation to underwriting trucking insurance, says Ian White, chief executive officer of Koffie Labs.

Truck Blockade at U.S.-Mexico Border Imperils $440 Billion Trade

April 12, 2022

Bloomberg

A Mexican truck blockade at a key Texas bridge is diverting U.S.-bound cargoes to far-flung crossings, worsening shipping snarls and raising the specter of delivery disruptions for everything from avocados to auto parts.

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Watch: Mitigating Supply-Chain Risk With a Multi-Carrier Strategy

April 8, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Shippers need to diversify their supply chains if they are to avoid bottlenecks in the future, says Coby Nilsson, chief executive officer of Enveyo.

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Watch: When Will Electric Trucks Fulfill Their Promise?

April 5, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Electric and hydrogen-powered trucks are on the way, but the timing depends on advances in technology, economic trends and the creation of adequate infrastructure, especially in the form of charging stations, says Mike Chaffins, vice president supply chain with Xos Trucks.

Will 3G's Farewell Cripple Trucking Fleets?

March 31, 2022

Ray Kosick, SCB Contributor

Many delivery providers looked to internal technologies and systems to help prevent further disruption to their businesses. But then the 3G sunset loomed.

How One 3PL Is Taking On Higher Fuel Costs

March 30, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

At more than $5 per gallon, diesel fuel has surpassed even the historic peak of $4.70 in July 2008.

Automation, Shortages: These Are the Forces Disrupting Trucking

March 25, 2022

Sylvie Woolf, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

When everything's out of your company’s control, there’s one thing you can control: the experience you give your customers. These industry trends are opportunities to harness.

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.