There is no disputing the fact that e-commerce has completely upended the retail industry; but it’s also affected every aspect of their supply chain … including shipping and delivery. If…
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How can you tell there’s a desperate shortage of truck drivers? See how much Walmart is offering. Those of us involved in any way in the trucking industry have long…
Getting from “here” to “there” has never been more challenging for those tasked with delivering freight. Logistics is key to optimizing those deliveries. It should come as no surprise to…
When deliveries are made during off-peak hours, everyone benefits…fleets, drivers, shippers, and the public at large. Every company is trying to find greater efficiencies in every aspect of their business…
When it comes to getting fresh produce to market, it’s all about timing. Earlier this year, The Packer published an article, “Timeliness Remains Transportation’s Big Test,” that discussed how vital…
When it comes to your business, your focus should be on growth, not logistics. That explains a great deal about the growth in the 3PL industry. Earlier this year, the…
If you follow these five best practices, you should be able to see significant improvement in your fleet performance. How important is the science of logistics? Without it, D-Day, and…
The saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” certainly doesn’t apply to our national roads and bridges. So what can we do about it? There are few topics that…
As more fleets embrace new trucking technology, they are finding welcome opportunities to increase profits while lowering costs. While there will always be those who are resistant to change, I…
When planning your truck routes, are you really considering all of the variables that can affect your delivery window? The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. That…
