LTL/Truckload Services

Fitness Equipment Maker Gets Its Supply Chain in Shape

August 10, 2017

The manufacturer of such name brands as NordicTrack and Pro-Form found that home delivery of its product line was too flabby. A more robust last-mile provider toned things up.

When a Small Company Needs Help in Hauling Big Equipment

August 10, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Ameri-Green Automotive LLC buys and refurbishes all manner of used trucks and trailers at its facility in Georgia. It needed a skilled, reliable 3PL to arrange for movement of the equipment from locations throughout the U.S.

FedEx to Skip Holiday Surcharges for Most Orders

August 8, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

FedEx Corp. said it won't charge additional fees for most orders during the holiday season, in contrast with United Parcel Service Inc., undercutting its main rival as they battle for e-commerce customers.

Mexican Truckers Plead for Crackdown on Cargo Theft Surge

August 2, 2017

Journal of Commerce

Mexican trucking companies are urging lawmakers to stiffen penalties against cargo robberies, with a group representing motor carriers saying the escalation of crime this year has turned much of the country's highways into "no man's land."

UPS Expects Retailers to Pay Up for Christmas Deliveries

August 2, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

United Parcel Service Inc. expects most retailers to agree to higher shipping prices during the weeks leading up to Christmas, which it says are necessary because of the glut of online orders.

Wal-Mart Company, Startup Pitch NYC Landlords With Systems for Easier Delivery

August 1, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Jet.com Inc., the online retailer owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and real-estate technology startup Latch are aiming to expand their reach by offering a free system to New York City landlords to potentially make shopping online easier for tenants in nondoorman buildings.

Amazon's Threat to Traditional Transportation Providers

July 28, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For transportation providers in the e-commerce era, the choice is clear: disrupt, or be disrupted.

Package-Delivery Jobs Rise as More Consumers Shop Online

July 13, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Package-delivery companies ramped up hiring in June for the third month in a row, swelling payrolls in a sector that has grown as more consumers shop online.

How AdvancePierre Foods is Achieving a Customer-Centric Strategy

July 12, 2017

Adrian Vickery, S&OP Manager, AdvancePierre Foods

Opinion: Port Truckers Who Carry Goods to Market Are Being Cheated to Save You Money

July 12, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Juan Lara was headed back to the Port of Los Angeles last month from his daily pickup in the Mojave Desert when his truck erupted with engine trouble. He managed to bring the truck and its 50,000-pound load of borax limping into the port.

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.