Trending Transportation Updates: July 2018

August 7, 2018

July was full of many newsworthy transportation, shipping and logistic developments. Here are some of July's top trending transportation updates: Cummins Recalls 500,000 Trucks for Emission Control Catalyst Failures In the largest voluntary recall of medium- and heavy-duty trucks in history, engine maker Cummins Inc. announced it will voluntarily recall...

How TMS Technology Can Benefit a Supply Chain

August 2, 2018

While operating in a progressively complex logistics world, companies in this day and age need all the help they can get to help them work smarter, easier and more efficiently. Customers are becoming increasingly more demanding, and the need for more improved supply chain visibility continues to pose a challenge...

What is a Digital Supply Chain? And How to Manage It?

July 31, 2018

The term digital supply chain is very prevalent in current logistics and supply chain news, but it is a term that many people are still unfamiliar with. It is important to understand what a digital supply chain consists of and how it could potentially save your company money, time and...

5 Tips for a Fast and Efficient Freight Claim Experience

July 26, 2018

It has been said that the one area that most shippers are the most uncomfortable and confused with is navigating claims for cargo loss and damage. However, this does not mean that understanding the process of freight claims isn’t imperative to running an efficient business. Here are 5 tips to...

How are Fuel Surcharges Calculated?

July 24, 2018

You may have heard some unwritten rules about fuel surcharges, or come across fuel surcharge calculators on the internet, but they don’t really go into depth about what is happening behind the scenes. Knowing how to calculate a fuel surcharge will help you immensely - whether you book your own...

What Is Dry Van Shipping?

July 19, 2018

Dry van shipping is one of the most popular and widely trusted freight transportation methods available. It has remained a preferred means of transportation due to the high availability and numerous benefits of having an enclosed trailer throughout the shipping process. In today's post, we will dive deeper into everything...

10 Tips for Proper Freight Palletizing

July 17, 2018

The knowledge of how to properly palletize is very important in order to prevent many accidents that happen all the time in warehouses. This knowledge will help you save a ton of time and money dealing will freight damage, as well as frustration over these damaged goods. To help ensure...

Which Type of Trailer is Right For You?

July 12, 2018

When shipping freight over-the-road, a shipper can choose from a variety of trailer options: dry van, flatbed, refrigerated and more. Each transportation mode has advantages and disadvantages to both the shipper and the carrier hauling the freight. Carriers determine the pros and cons of the various trailer types based on...

5 Challenges Logistics Managers Face Every Day

July 10, 2018

In present-day global economics, logistics plays a key role in facilitating trade. Also, by extension, ensuring the success of business operations. Logistics managers have seen increasing challenges to create and keep efficient and effective logistics and supply chain methods. Here we discuss five of the biggest logistics challenges faced on...

Does Detention Affect Driver Shortage?

July 5, 2018

The growing driver shortage has been troubling the U.S. transportation world for some time now. With experienced drivers retiring, the younger generation does not actively pursue a career in truck driving due to long hours, hard work conditions and extended periods of time away from home. In a combination with...