Here are 5 of the most talked about logistics and transportation news stories from this month, check them out: More Temporary Extensions for US Infrastructure. Law makers scramble to agree upon federal transportation infrastructure solution as the May 31 deadline approaches. Congress has only come up with (another) short-term fix. A long-term...
Free shipping is a tactic used by e-commerce retailers to successfully increase sales. There are 191 million online buyers in the US who want inexpensive shipping plus fast delivery. The option of free shipping has a significant influence on consumer’s online purchases, but who really pays for it? Trucking companies...
Trucking companies have an undeniable commitment to provide safety and security for their fleet, drivers, and others on the road. Luckily, today’s technology is designed to prevent accidents from happening and to protect all people in case of an accident. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, more than...
With the US economy expanding at an accelerated pace, many organizations are having trouble filling logistics jobs, especially truck driver positions. The issue isn’t new or sudden, but the pressure for trucking companies is rising as an employment peak in trucking is near, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics....
Are you ready to develop a less than truckload (LTL) transportation plan? LTL shipping doesn’t have to be time-consuming or stressful. Whether you plan to ship LTL freight regularly, or if you’ll only ship a few packages a month, you will benefit from these 5 tips which explain how to...
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. Because these super-storms wreak havoc to the nation’s infrastructure, shippers should prepare for weather-related disruptions. Past hurricanes have opened shipper’s eyes, as disruptions in delivery, tracking and safety have caused significant problems. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy triggered one of...
Transportation Secretary, Andrew Foxx, told a congressional subcommittee that a proposed rule requiring heavy vehicle speed limiters will be issued no later than this fall. Supporters of the speed limiter rule believe highways will be safer and fuel consumption will be reduced. The rule targets trucks that travel on highways...
Unanticipated costs and unexpected delays are can negatively impact your supply chain, but there are ways to increase its efficiency. Some of the most common shipping mistakes include not knowing which transport mode to choose, being unclear about government rules, and not understanding different price structures. Avoid these common shipping...
On April 30th, it was reported that yet another short-term fix to infrastructure will be implemented sometime in May. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is creating a short-term bill worth between $8 – 10 billion, which is expected to last through the end of the year. Ryan is working with Rep....
The less-than-truckload (LTL) sector has seen little growth or profit in the last decade. But now, LTL carriers anticipate one of its most profitable years since 2004. A recent Logistics Management article cites a number of factors in transportation and the economy for the revival of LTL carriers. Industrial and...
