LTL/Truckload Services

Q&A: Uber Freight Faces Several Possible Roadblocks to Success

June 20, 2017

Uber, the great disruptor in several areas, seeks to upend many practices in the traditional trucking industry. But it will have to contend with some mighty competition in the 3PL arena.

The Changing Role of Logistics Service Providers

June 16, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Logistics providers discuss how they're adjusting to major changes brought about by concerns over the economy, shifts in trade policy, the complexities of the omnichannel, rising customer service demands, and the arrival of a new generation of supply-chain managers.

Challenges of Serving the Omnichannel

June 15, 2017

Joe Puleo, Chief Customer Officer, DHL Supply Chain

The Changing Role of Logistics Service Providers

June 13, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Just One Driverless Car Could Ease Traffic Jams, Research Shows

June 5, 2017

Laurie Winkless, Forbes contributor

New data suggests that the days of using variable speed limits to manage traffic could be over.

Uber's Driverless Truck Unit Is Under Government Investigation Following Unapproved Tests

June 2, 2017

Forbes

California regulators are preparing to conduct a site inspection of the San Francisco headquarters of Uber's autonomous truck unit, formerly known as Otto, to determine whether the company broke state law when it tested driverless trucks on public highways without permission.

Uber Launches Freight Service to Meet On-Demand Trucking Needs

May 24, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Uber Technologies inched closer to becoming a logistics company last week with the launch of Uber Freight, an on-demand freight service for trucking carriers.

The Changing Role of Logistics Service Providers

May 23, 2017

Changes in Vehicle Taxes, Emission Rules Are Testing Fleet Managers

May 18, 2017

Supply Management

Unprecedented changes coming to the fleet market in the next five years mean managers must keep up to date with policy and technology.

Trucking Industry's Tale of Woe: Too Many Big Rigs

May 17, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

A glut of used big rigs is weighing down trucking companies already mired in a prolonged slump in the freight market.

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.