The North American supply chain has an increasing problem with port congestion, leading to fluctuating consumer goods inventories. The more our team examined this issue; it became clear the problems were taking on a snowball effect spreading through the supply chain from the shipper to the consumer, and everyone in between. There are many questions
Capacity is stretched thin and supply chains are in disarray. To keep assets moving, freight brokers and motor carriers are utilizing new mobile strategies to stay connected with drivers and provide tools they need to work smarter (both inside and outside the cab). Transportation companies have competing interests when choosing mobile technology. For efficiency’s sake, they
Professional truck drivers must be sticklers for detail to stay safe, productive, and compliant. The last thing they should have to worry about is whether they will get paid after completing an on-time delivery. All the planning and awareness it takes to ensure an incident-free workday can seem futile if paper shipping documents are causing delays in payroll and
For years now social media has connected our society together, and during a year of distancing and quarantining, it brought many together when other means weren’t possible. As we move forward, it seems that a new opportunity is arising for truckers to inspire and connect: TikTok. The video-driven social media site is the newest to
Many shippers simply don’t have full visibility into which carriers and drivers are hauling their freight when using a freight brokerage or 3PL company… While there are the obvious benefits shippers get by working with brokers (liability, logistics, etc.), many shippers still express a desire to know which carriers are hauling their products, and have
The switch from paper to digital, and manual labor to automation, requires the right solution matched with a seamless transition. We’ve been in business since 1991 helping freight brokers and carriers implement the latest tech that keeps the supply chain thriving…And to help guide you, we put together the three most common mistakes freight brokers
The key to a good relationship is communication; ask any couple with a healthy relationship and this is likely going to be their advice. All types of relationships rely on both parties to do their part. This is the case for professional relationships as well, including one between a freight broker (or 3PL professional) and
FreightWaves & Transflo Talk Advancements in eBOL & ePOD Technology …and how KBX and Koch Industries are Helping Pave the Way. CEO and President of Transflo, Frank Adelman, discusses advancements in electronic Bill of Lading and Proof of Delivery documents on FreightWaves TV. Transflo recently partnered with KBX Logistics (a Koch Industries company) to extend the new digital
By Matthew Meeks It’s time to ditch that PHONE! We’re not suggesting you throw out your smart phone, that’s absurd…it’s more about using it in a more efficient way. The supply chain is often thought of as three individual components: freight brokers, shippers, and carriers/drivers. While these individual sectors have their own unique set of needs
A New Normal for Freight As our nation begins transitioning back to “normal,” we believe it’s important to offer safe, efficient solutions that work for carriers, brokers and shippers. Part of achieving this is with new technology like Transflo electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL) and electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD). We’ve been covering the COVID-19