LTL/Truckload Services

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Rethinking Shipper-Carrier Relationships After the Pandemic

July 23, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The lessons of the pandemic forced shippers to take a fresh look at the way they deal with carriers.

Uber to Buy TPG Freight Firm Transplace for $2.25 Billion

July 22, 2021

Bloomberg

Uber agreed to acquire Transplace, a logistics company owned by TPG Capital, for $2.25 billion in the ride-sharing company’s biggest bet on the trucking business.

Boris Johnson’s Trucker Troubles Become a Business Nightmare

July 22, 2021

Bloomberg

A shortage of drivers, exacerbated by Brexit and Covid, is pushing up delivery costs and leading to empty shelves in stores.

Port Chief Sees U.S. Import Surge ‘Easily’ Lasting Into 2022

July 20, 2021

Bloomberg

Congestion from an influx of goods continues to overwhelm port terminals, exhaust warehouse space and strain transportation connections like trucks and rail depots.

Here's When EU’s Carbon Rules Would Hit Oil Guzzling Industries, Like Shipping

July 19, 2021

Bloomberg

The EU’s sweeping proposals to curb greenhouse emissions are likely to upend the continent’s oil demand over the years and decades to come. Here’s a run through the plans — and key timings — for aviation, shipping and makers of road-fuel.

Logistics Braces for the ‘Grand Reopening’ — But Will Workers Show Up?

July 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are logistics companies ready for the “Grand Reopening?”

Hydrogen Fuel Is Changing the Future of Logistics

July 12, 2021

Cody Bateman, SCB Contributor

The hydrogen economy is upon us, and growing demand for the zero-carbon fuel has far surpassed supply.

CASE STUDY

One Small Step for a Shipper Toward Embracing Electric Trucks

July 6, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Packaging product distributor Veritiv partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to pioneer the use of an electrically powered big rig in Southern California.

Truck Drivers and Container Chassis: The Peak Season Shortages to Expect

June 30, 2021

Richard Marks, SCB Contributor

Supply chain managers need to understand where the vulnerabilities are, and what to expect in a peak season that’s poised to bring about increased pressure for shippers and carriers in terms of labor, capacity, transparency and supply.

Loadchief, Velo Payments Team Up on Last-Mile Delivery Payment Service

June 24, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Velo Payments and Loadchief, have recently announced a new partnership to modernize driver payments in the final-mile delivery marketplace.

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.