LTL/Truckload Services

Optym Launches New TMS Software For Small and Mid-Sized Carriers

June 18, 2020

Optym, a global optimization intelligence company, announced the launch of Axele, a transportation management software for small and midsized carriers in the full truckload industry.

Food Producer Achieves Significant On-Time Delivery Improvements With Red Classic

June 17, 2020

Red Classic

Challenge: A large U.S. food producer was incurring sizable on-time, in-full delivery fines due to late deliveries to a large retailer. The producer’s objective was to contract a dedicated carrier that could provide 97% on-time delivery out of its highest-volume distribution center — moving its overall on-time delivery metric into acceptable range and avoiding costly penalties.

At Ag Exporters’ Meeting, the Chassis Debate Rages On

June 15, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ocean carriers, shippers and truckers can’t stop bickering over an issue that has plagued the transportation industry for years, and shows no sign of being easily solved: the ownership and management of chassis.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | A Way to Cut Down on Empty Space in the Truck

June 12, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The amount of truck capacity running around in the freight marketplace varies widely, but one common dilemma persists: too much empty space.

National Fleet Products Introduces Portable, Vehicle-Mounted Hand-Washing Station

June 4, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

National Fleet Products, a global source for aftermarket accessories for commercial vehicles, announced the introduction of its new portable and vehicle-mounted hand-washing stations.

FourKites Introduces Dynamic ETAs for LTL Freight

June 3, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, recently introduced Dynamic ETA for LTL.

Trimble and Kuebix Launch New Capabilities to Simplify Finding and Filling Truckload Capacity

May 29, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Trimble and Kuebix announced today new capabilities for its Community Load Match platform, a solution that facilitates collaboration between shippers and carriers to optimize how freight moves throughout the supply chain. Kuebix is a Trimble Company and part of the Transportation Sector.

Schneider Collaborates With Blue Yonder on New Carrier Marketplace

May 28, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Schneider, a provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, has collaborated with Blue Yonder to deliver a new carrier marketplace within the Blue Yonder transportation management solution.

Ontruck’s New National Service Helps Overcome COVID Challenges

May 27, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Ontruck, a digital road freight platform, is helping to overcome the ongoing transportation challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic through its new service.

SAP Logistics Business Network Integrates with InstaFreight

May 27, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

SAP SE recently announced the integration of InstaFreight’s service offerings with SAP Logistics Business Network to support fast and efficient handling of road shipments in Europe.

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.