LTL/Truckload Services

Texas Governor’s Border Slowdown Cost $4 Billion, Research Shows

April 21, 2022

Texas’s economy took a more than $4 billion hit in April after Governor Greg Abbott’s order to ramp up on security at the border resulted in shipping delays and bridge blockades, according to a new analysis.

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Watch: Are Autonomous Trucks Just Up the Road?

April 21, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Autonomous trucks might be here sooner than expected, but getting the driver out of the cab is only the first step in realizing the technology's promise, says Wiley Deck, vice president of government affairs and public policy with Plus.

Robot Truckers Could Replace 500K U.S. Jobs

April 20, 2022

Bloomberg

The robots will take the most tedious, most dangerous jobs first, in most things. Trucking is no exception.

Shanghai Factory Restarts Fall Short on Lack of Parts, Truckers

April 19, 2022

Bloomberg

Even those companies in China whose factories are operating under so-called closed-loop systems may be forced to stop work due to parts shortages or logistical challenges that make moving people and goods around the country near impossible.

How Predictive Analytics Is Preventing Service Failures for 3PLs

April 18, 2022

Todd Bucher, SCB Contributor

The amount of real-time data from multiple sources needed to optimize operations and move product quickly requires advanced, artificial intelligence–enabled technology. Enter predictive analytics.

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Watch: Greening the Supply Chain

April 18, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Businesses should care about sustainable supply chains if only to save money, says Jason Meklir, vice president of enterprise sales at Flock Freight.

Produce Worth Millions Gets Stuck in Blockade by Mexico Truckers

April 15, 2022

Bloomberg

Grocery stores in some parts of the U.S. are expected to run out of certain perishable goods Easter weekend because of a Mexican truckers’ blockade that has stranded millions of dollars worth of fresh produce.

Here’s How China’s Lockdowns Are Rippling Through Economy

April 14, 2022

Bloomberg

China’s lockdowns to contain the country’s worst Covid outbreak since early 2020 have battered the economy, stalling production in major cities like Shanghai and adding pressure to global inflation.

Texas Governor Halts Some Truck Inspections on Border Snarl

April 13, 2022

Bloomberg

Texas is halting some vehicle inspections at the U.S.-Mexico border after Governor Abbott’s crackdown provoked protests that halted crucial food and equipment shipments.

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Watch: Applying Data Science to Trucking Insurance

April 13, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Data science is bringing innovation to underwriting trucking insurance, says Ian White, chief executive officer of Koffie Labs.

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.