One might be forgiven for thinking that adding safety technology and training would lower carrier insurance rates. But the reality is quite different. Carrier insurance rates are expected to increase…
In May, I decided to head north, hoping that spring had finally arrived in North Dakota. I landed in Fargo quite late at night, and drove directly to the hotel…
When trust is the centerpiece of the B2B relationship, both buyer and seller can reap the benefits. Last month, I posted an IdeaXchange blog discussing how to get your customer…
I recently wrote two IdeaXchange blogs on disaster recovery: one on company preparedness and one on setting up a crisis management team. But what is the actual cost in dollars?…
For shippers with complex transportation and distribution needs, dedicated logistics is a welcome solution. What if shippers were able to use the best equipment, manpower, and technology to enhance fleet…
If your seasonal surge goes to brokers or 3PLs, you may be going to the wrong place. We’ve all dealt with it; those times of the year where there’s a…
We know how growing congestion affects the trucking industry, but it’s an issue that impacts multiple disciplines in a company as well. If you read the industry publications, you know…
Private fleets may be “sitting pretty” right now, according to a recent article, but what if the economy changes? Back in April, an article in truckinginfo.com, “Vieth: Private Fleets Sitting…
Work with your carrier to establish metrics and goals at the beginning of the process. Remember, you can’t monitor what you can’t measure. With tightening capacity, increasing regulations, driver shortages,…
2015 is going to be a tight capacity year, so maybe it’s time to look at what your carriers can do to help your business. How “dedicated” to your success…
