LTL/Truckload Services

A Safety Net for Tender Rejection

October 11, 2020

Convoy

The freight industry hasn’t seen tender rejection rates this high since 2018. Here's how to navigate the tight market.

A New Approach to Primary Freight

October 11, 2020

Convoy

This approach to primary freight can cut transportation costs up to 19%, and offers 100% tender acceptance.

CFI Celebrates 35 Years Serving Mexico with New Facilities, Expansion of Cross-Border Services

October 7, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

CFI, an operating company of TFI International Inc., recently announced a major expansion of its capabilities and resources supporting shipments between the United States and Mexico.

Ontruck Launches New Web Tool to Help Fleet Owners Double Loads

September 30, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Ontruck, a European digital road freight platform, has rolled out a new free web tool to help fleet managers increase volumes of loads and improve their overall business ratio.

U.K. Warns of 7,000-Truck Line in Worst-Case Brexit Scenario

September 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Preparing for customs checks on trade with the EU is one of the biggest logistical challenges facing Boris Johnson’s government.

Amazon Tries to Make the Climate Its Prime Directive

Amazon Is Trying to Make the Climate Its Prime Directive

September 22, 2020

Bloomberg

Amazon last year committed to zeroing out its carbon footprint by 2040, or eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions caused by its activities. The goal is daunting, and there’s no specific plan for how to reach it.

Omnitracs Expands Its Platform Offering With Acquisition of SmartDrive

September 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Omnitracs, a provider of SaaS-based fleet management and data analytics solutions, and SmartDrive, a provider of video-based safety and transportation intelligence, recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Omnitracs to acquire SmartDrive.

UPS Holiday Season Hiring Will Top 100,000 Amid E-Commerce Boom

September 10, 2020

Bloomberg

The holiday hires, a slight increase from last year, will be on top of the thousands of workers the courier already has added to keep up with a surge in package demand.

A diesel-powered 18-wheeler drives on the highway

U.S. May Allow 18-Year-Olds to Drive Big Trucks on Long Hauls

September 9, 2020

Bloomberg

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering a pilot program to test lowering the age limit for interstate commercial drivers from 21 to 18.

Why It’s Time to Upgrade Mobile Technology in Transportation

September 8, 2020

Gary Blohm, SCB Contributor

Although the transportation industry was among the earliest adopters of mobile technology, upgrades have been lagging for the last decade.

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.