Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. As the freight recession shows signs of winding down, logistics professionals face a critical decision point: continue riding the wave of cheap freight and the spot market rollercoaster, or secure stability through Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC). There are signs (finally!) of light at the end […]
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Fleet managers have to deal with scheduling delays that keep drivers from reaching their destination; disruptions like traffic congestion, severe weather conditions, breakdowns, and changing regulations. These disruptions occur before the truck arrives at a facility to either load or unload its cargo. But there is another delay that costs […]
Businesses are facing enormous challenges, all coming at the same time. We had hoped that conditions would improve as COVID-19 became controllable and life might return to normal. But supply chain shortages have gotten worse, impacting the ability to get parts and components. Diesel fuel is at an all-time high […]
We are well aware of the challenges the industry is facing…and the opportunities that are waiting to be captured. Here are NationaLease’s goals for 2022. Right before we left for the holidays, I wrote a blog on how the industry was coping with the disruptions of 2021 and the challenges […]
Businesses spent a long time figuring out the benefits of maintaining lean, just-in-time inventory. Then the pandemic happened, and organizations suddenly needed to reassess their supply chain strategy. To grasp how greatly things have changed in just one year, I’d like to cite an article from FleetOwner that was published […]
The need for a robust logistics capability has grown over the past two decades, but this last year, with the pandemic raging, has really put into focus the essential need for this technology. For many, 3PLs are the answer. Back in 2019, I posted a blog discussing how e-commerce was […]
There is an inherent but necessary burden in ensuring your product is transported to its destination in a timely and safe manner. Here is a way to relieve that burden while still achieving your ultimate goals. The more you can focus on your core business, the more strategic you can […]
Making sure your product is transported to its destination in a timely and safe manner is vitally important for your business. But do you really need to take on the burden of doing it all yourself? The more you can focus on your core business, the more strategic you can […]
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 2020 between 20 percent and 30percent for most freight carriers due to an uptick in fatal crashes in recent […]