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
By Matthew Meeks Whether it’s heading down to a local attraction like a haunted corn maze, or just curling up on the couch and watching a cult classic horror film – the truth is clear – people like to be scared. But attractions and movies are just actors and special effects…some people are looking for
Transport Topics reported on a 29% growth in freight volumes this year, which sounds like good news for freight brokers (Transport Topics, 2019). But the increase in activity has only brought a surge of competition among brokers trying to win loads and the capacity to move them. The question on freight broker’s minds is: what
1. Eliminating “app fatigue” Many freight brokers have designed their own mobile apps for carriers & drivers to use – but the adoption of these apps has been low. Here’s why: Carriers work with multiple brokers and don’t want to use a dozen (or more) different mobile apps to do business – it’s not efficient.
By Matthew Meeks The primary groundwork for today’s trucking tech advances was laid between the 1980s and 1990s – what a remarkable time to be alive! Some of the biggest tech milestones in trucking include electronic engine controls (or electronic control units (ECU), driver assistance systems, and automatic recording devices. Add in GPS technology,
Freight Brokers & Drivers Can Help with Storm Recovery Storms and other disasters will test supply chains, but they also show how generous and resourceful 3PLs, carriers, and drivers can be. In light of the most recent Hurricane Dorian, here are three specialized organizations that assist relief and recovery groups locate and move goods to
What’s really up with truckload rates? Or more to the point,…why aren’t rates closer to where they were a year ago? In June this year, the national average spot van rate of $1.89 per mile was 43 cents below the average for June 2018, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the industry’s largest load board