A shipper-carrier pledge is needed to restore trust on both sides.

The home of the NFL’s Packers also serves as a place to learn about the industry, as well as a steppingstone to employment with local companies.

New Omni-TMSTMA cloud-based platform helps dispatch productivity and load-movement visibility.

Despite significant investments in digital transformation, the industry has struggled to get its grip on recent disruptions.

If you aren’t proactively taking measures to retain your people, someone else is trying to steal them. Here’s what to do about it.

One of the most interesting shifts from the Obama administration to the Biden administration is the higher level of scrutiny the automated technologies are getting.

Federal action addressing matters of concern in the rail industry, particularly regarding safety, seem to be an afterthought.

The pandemic has spun off disruptions similar to falling dominoes, creating issues that strain freight movement globally.

With today’s growing delivery economy, one thing’s for certain: The job isn’t complete until the last mile is covered.

The advanced safety features found in today’s newer trucks are a significant motivating factor for drivers to remain with a particular fleet.

The chatter from DC involves lots of talk about climate policy, energy and the environment. How much actual impact should we expect?

In this excerpt from ‘Navigating B2B,’ Steve Ferriera reveals his introduction to the power of giving.

The long-term vision that helped establish the current interstate highway system 65 years ago is needed again today. A modernized interstate system will be critical to the nation’s ability to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The industry is evolving so quickly that technology isn’t just a helpful tool anymore; it’s a requirement to be competitive.

I’m calling on trucking and logistics business leaders large and small to begin taking steps to create a culture more accepting of others.

Opposition to two-person crew legislation puts rail carriers’ economic interests ahead of the safety of the public and railroad workers.

My 10 takeaways upon diving back into the supply chain game.

Rather than awaiting national-level solutions to trade imbalance and demand surges, shippers and carriers should act now to modernize operations across the supply chain.

Logistics professionals can’t predict the future, but they can assess the likelihood of specific problems emerging during an inner-city construction project.

On National Maritime Day, let’s not forget those at sea who are key to sustaining our economy and delivering essential supplies.

Jake Medwell, founding partner at 8VC, and Loren A. Smith Jr., president of Skyline Policy Risk Group, take a look at potential impacts on trucking.

In the past year, digital financial technology quickly went from “nice to have” to an integral element of how business is conducted.

With a Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merger, grain shippers in the Dakotas will have a real single-line option to reach their end markets rather than having to rely solely on UP or BNSF, says former U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan.

Trade and supply chain disruptions are inevitable, so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself.

As construction companies adjust to COVID-19 delays and shortages, many have turned to modular construction — but will supply chain issues limit growth?

The FMCSA will still not disqualify a truck driver for failing a hair test for drug use.

This transaction will benefit the automotive supply and distribution network throughout North America.

Innovators worldwide are finding new ways to simplify and disintermediate the execution layer of the supply chain.

You can expect the Biden administration to make some type of impact with trucking regulations, but in what areas?

After a difficult 2020, optimism about the supply chain is running high this year — and 11 industry leaders have identified several opportunities for growth with their predictions for the rest of 2021.

Seeking out capacity the old way—countless phone calls, spreadsheets, undocumented tribal knowledge, physical maps and word of mouth while scouring multiple carrier portals and load boards with stale or unverified data⎯ is chronically inefficient.

Truckers are a critical link in the U.S. supply chain. Today, during the current coronavirus pandemic, this critical link takes on even greater significance and we need to all do our part to help keep them safe.

Putting together a comprehensive and effective returns strategy should not be harrowing. While the number of variables, data points, and potential curve balls can seem daunting at first, the right level of expertise can make a world of difference.

Imagine the impact to the industry if you could get all states to align on the same tandem-trailer rules?

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Pre-COVID-19 Cargo claims have been heavily neglected by shippers and consignees for decades — mainly due to the time involved to chase a claim, lack of specific legal knowledge to be able to […]

Etailers and online marketplaces are facing higher postal rates to import packages to the U.S. Find out what businesses can do.

CDL 1000 aims to revolutionize street turns by automating the process, cutting out inefficiencies and improving speed.

February is National Heart Month. Truck drivers’ health is a key issue; here are some tips to get healthier!

Commercial liability insurance rates continue to spiral, with costs passed through to businesses and consumers. A primary culprit is a corrupt personal injury legal system where attorneys drive medical care. It’s time to change that.

The transport of cargo from China to Europe by sea is likely to remain more important than Eurasian railway routes, says the CEO of the German forwarder DACHSER.

The Federal Railroad Administration hopes to collect data on blocked rail crossings from the public and law enforcement.

Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking up arguments and fighting back.

TrinityRail has two new railcars: the Hourglass™ and the TrinFlo™.

BNSF placed in service approximately 2.5 miles of second main track near Westmond, Idaho, closing the gap between two larger sections of double-track main line on one of the busiest segments of BNSF’s Northern Corridor.

TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions and MercuryGate, a global provider of cloud-based transportation management solutions, announced today a strategic partnership and integration of TriumphPay’s carrier payment processing platform with MercuryGate’s Transportation Management System.

TriumphPay seamlessly integrates into a brokerage’s existing TMS (Transportation Management System) and core accounting platforms so that brokers can confirm payment to carriers with a click of a button. Brokers can customize their payment terms, including quick-pay options.

Roadrunner Freight’s quarterly newsletters highlight what’s new in our company, recent blog posts, infographics and any upcoming news that we think is important for you to know!

Don’t get stuck in a bind waiting for next week’s pick ups! Our Enhanced Weekend Lanes can get your shipment on the road sooner!

Roadrunner Freight Named to the Inbound Logistics Top 100 Trucking Company List

Want to save time on LTL shipping? Our Rapid Pricing Program can help!

The addition of this capability extends Redwood’s diversified services beyond the Southern border and solidifies its position as an industry leader, with core competencies in multimodal brokerage, transportation management, supply chain technology consulting, asset-based trucking and distribution services.

Redwood was named among the Freight.Tech 100, which recognizes the most innovative and disruptive companies in freight.

Redwood Logistics won MarketWaves Demo Day Best in Show for Eric Rempel’s and John Pattison’s demonstration of our primary middleware: RedwoodConnect.

If you are involved in the process of arranging LTL freight shipments, you need to know about the most recent updates from the National Motor Freight Classification.

For decision-makers, it is worth understanding some of the basics behind artificial intelligence algorithms.

CargoX is reshaping the global logistics industry by introducing Smart B/L documents based on blockchain technology, replacing old-style paper Bill of Lading documents. With the Smart B/L users will be able to state and transfer cargo ownership rights without the hassle of handling paper.

The CargoX platform is built with the revolutionary Blockchain Document Transaction System technology (BDTS), developed for secure, fast, and efficient maritime shipping documentation creation, transfer and management. Up-front investments are negligible, and the benefits will help you maximize operational profits in real-time!

TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier and vendor payment solutions to the supply chain industry, now has more than 100 brokerages using its payment processing solution.

(Hong Kong, Ljubljana – 14 November 2018) – CargoX is launching the CargoX platform to become the first open, neutral, and accessible blockchain platform in the shipping industry for freight forwarders, NVOCCs, exporters and importers.

(London – 13 November 2018) – CargoX is shortlisted at the Financial Times/RSG 2018 Intelligent Business Awards. The awards ceremony will be held at the 2018 Intelligent Business Forum in San Francisco on November 14th.

(Muscat, Oman – 8 November 2018) – CargoX wins the IRU World Congress Startup competition among 77 competitors, impressing more than 1000 attendees from over 60 countries.

In this role, Cousins will be responsible for designing, developing and supporting the technology solutions required to drive Redwood Logistics’ operating excellence, innovation, and growth. 

(Las Vegas, 29 October 2018) – The CargoX platform was presented at the JOC Logistics Technology conference in Las Vegas by Patrick Vlačič, CargoX’s maritime legal expert, on stage with Andrew McLoone, director of operations at BDP International.

TriumphPay, a leading provider of carrier payment, factor management, supply chain finance solutions and Intelligent Audit, a leader in freight audit, business intelligence analytics, and transportation spend optimization solutions, announced today a new partnership. The companies, which process a combined $15 billion in transportation spend annually, said that they are committed to streamlining and digitizing […]

This informative infographic highlights the value and benefits of intermodal.

Intermodal EXPO will take place September 16–18, 2018 in Long Beach, Calif., and is the largest gathering of the intermodal supply chain.

The container, processed with the revolutionary new CargoX Smart B/L™, has been released successfully in the Port of Koper, Slovenia (EU) on Monday, 20 August

We consistently hear from shippers that the contractual freight process is failing them. It’s a slow and static process that is misaligned with the fast-paced and volatile freight market. Today, we are announcing Dynamic Backup giving shippers real-time, guaranteed prices for contractual freight. Read the Full Blog Post

Recently we had the honor of hosting Ellen Voie, founder, President, and CEO of Women In Trucking Association (WIT) at Convoy HQ. WIT’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Read the Full Blog Post

The current freight marketplace makes one thing clear, America needs more trucking companies. Capacity is at historic lows and rates are skyrocketing nationwide. Read the Full Blog Post

Some companies think they have it tough when setting up and orchestrating the delivery networks that shuttle their products from point of origin to end customer, but J.R. Butler faces some especially high hurdles. Read the Full Blog Post

From the first DOT week with ELDs to unprecedented load-to-truck ratios in California to the start of the summer season, the past few weeks have been overwhelming for many shippers. Companies are paying more than ever to move their products and carriers are failing on loads or rejecting primary freight, leading to a very hot […]

In June 2018 Convoy surveyed over 300 small and mid-sized trucking companies across the United States to collect a snapshot of the industry. Survey participants include dispatchers and owner-operators. All the results are self-reported by the participants. Read the Full Blog Post

Kangaruu creates a persistent, organized communication tool to manage logistics between shippers and brokers in the $45 billion spot market

The health and wellness of professional truck drivers is an increasing concern. This issue was ranked as the 8th most important in the industry by contributors to the American Transportation Research Institute. Read the Full Blog Post

The logistics sector faces immense pressure—to be better, faster, and less expensive. A significant amount of pressure has been applied to nearly all industries by disruptive conglomerate Amazon, which has single-handedly changed expectations of consumers everywhere.

IBM launches a blockchain network to track gold and diamonds across the supply chain.

Slync, an enterprise blockchain platform for the shipping, logistics and supply chain industries, has appointed Samuel Israel to its advisory board. As a regional CEO, Israel led DHL Global Forwarding for more than 10 years, where he built a multibillion-dollar logistics organization in Latin America.

Blockchain has been touted as one of the most revolutionary pieces of technology since the invention of the internet. While hype continues to pick up speed, the most innovative organisations have moved beyond talk and are actively deploying pilots leveraging the technology into supply chain and logistics networks.