Claim Back Your Time & Money 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
A New Normal for Freight Life After a Global Pandemic 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).
It’s time to save TIME…and money. Manual processes are weighing many brokerages down, and with many modern solutions available now in 2020 there is no excuse. So, let’s discuss how some modern brokers are already saving time, money, and resources with easy-to-implement automation tools. Recognizing Hidden Trouble & Costs The challenges of dealing with missing files
An Account of the Challenges Facing the Food & Beverage Freight Sector RWI Logistics is a logistics solution provider based in the Greater Cincinnati area, specializing in refrigerated truckload transportation encompassing freight management and brokerage services with an asset division. Given RWI’s large customer base in food and beverage, produce and retail industry, RWI has
Transportation and freight are essential…especially during these challenging times. Here are some recent updates taking place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: For more info on protecting yourself and others, please review these prevention guidelines on the CDC website. We will continue to monitor how the pandemic effects the transportation industry and keep you updated
By Matthew Meeks The other day we were discussing load boards and the connections and interactions between freight brokers and carriers online…and it got us thinking just how similar it is to dating apps. Yes, you read that right. With a popular dating mobile app like Tinder (for example), a person posts a profile about
By Frank Adelman These days you can’t scroll through news about trucking and logistics without stumbling over the word “disruption.” Sure, technology may be changing the way fleets, owner-operators, drivers, 3PLs, and freight brokers tender loads and pay invoices… …but with so much technology in the marketplace, adoption rates aren’t always high. Plus, it’s important
The latest modern advances in back office automation and document management have become a large determining factor in the success of freight brokerages in today’s market. The technology of today brings efficiencies that the entire supply chain can reap the benefits of. Carriers and drivers (more than ever) are experiencing the day-and-night differences of working
Wreaths Across America 2019 Recap Each year in December, wreath-laying ceremonies take place at cemeteries nationwide with an honorable mantra… Remember, Honor, and Teach. These words represent the mission of a Maine-based non-profit organization called Wreaths Across America (WAA). The organization focuses on Remembering fallen U.S. veterans, Honoring those who serve, and Teaching children the value of freedom. National Wreaths Across
We’re in an age where constant connectivity and digital workflows are streamlining all kinds of processes in freight transactions. From posting loads, managing documents, to making sure the shipper is properly invoiced so the carrier’s payment cycle can begin. Transportation management systems, telematics, and cloud-based business applications are giving 3PLs and freight brokers the information they need