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When it comes to freight audit and payment strategy, shippers don’t operate as a monolith.

Reliance Partners’ John Seidl shares thoughts on the latest HOS changes and explains the benefits of doing your regulatory homework.

While companies across the country struggled with the learning curve that accompanies remote work arrangements, truck drivers continued to move our medications and essential goods from one point to the next.

The Trucker Tools driver mobile app was introduced in 2013, and new features have been added continuously over the past several years.

As more and more consumers exchange the shopping mall for the mouse pad, the swift uptick in e-commerce has greatly benefited couriers, but can the sector sustain this trend?

Reliance Partners’ Jordan Chastain explains that controlled growth is the key to successful fleet scalability.

Infrastructure can be damaged after a disaster, so the ability to know where something is without picking up the phone is important.

Reliance Partners’ Joe Schreiner explains that elevated CSA scores limit the markets available to you. Drivers and carriers alike can take steps to clean up their scores and help keep their premiums lower.

Truckers continue to supply ravaged Gulf Coast communities despite paid opportunity elsewhere. What should drivers expect upon reaching hurricane-affected areas?

Never assume that your cargo policy is all-encompassing. Time and time again truckers learn far too late that their coverage form excludes their mainline cargo.

A fresh start in trucking can be overwhelming and risky for those without prior experience. Reliance Partners’ Morgan Thomas details what new ventures can expect within their first years of operation.

CarrierGo Premium users will have a greater chance to become carriers of choice and participate in larger marketplaces, according to Blume Global.

Transplace collaborates with shippers and carriers to optimize financial and service performance with advanced logistics management technology and services.

Anyone can be the target of an employment-related lawsuit; don’t think that because your motor carrier is small or lacks a formal office that the need for insurance diminishes.

Reliance Partners’ Nicole Guinn details the towing industry’s challenges and the factors driving insurance rates.

“Nuclear verdicts are destroying the excess market. Until someone puts a leash on these lawsuits, I don’t see prices going down that’s for sure,” said Reliance Partner’s Joe Schreiner.

Subpar consistency and poor compliance are enough to cost a brokerage its profitability and, ultimately, the company’s life.

Truckers find themselves inadequately protected against COVID-19. Are you doing the most to protect your fleet?

Flock Freight has put together a complimentary white paper detailing the benefits of shared truckload (STL) service, which streamlines transit and eliminates LTL, TL, and partial truckload waste.

Workers’ comp doesn’t cover owner-operators but misclassifying a driver may prove otherwise at your expense.

When focusing on the movement of goods, transportation management systems (TMS) provide the engine for digitalization, but do not represent a complete digitalization solution.

Crisis creates opportunity, and for those moving goods, COVID-19 has identified weaknesses, making now the right time to invest in technology that drive down costs and increase efficiency.

While hurricanes produce an abundance of freight-hauling opportunities, truckers should understand it’s best to hunker down before hitting the load boards.

When different systems are being used to perform each task, syncing up those systems ranges from time-consuming to impossible.

The quoting process is fractured as some customers are served faster than others; Teknowlogi looks to get all parties up to speed.

Just because you don’t own the trailer doesn’t mean you’re exempt from its liabilities. Truckers should protect themselves with the proper insurance coverage.

Shippers were among 12 winning Best Overall award.

Truck owners can respond to engine issues by repairing or replacing their troublesome trucks — or using them for spare parts.

Truckers have once again proved they can rise to any challenge. Motor carriers should reflect on COVID-19 to prepare themselves for the next time disaster strikes.

Seidl suggests that non-rated carriers are often better than those labeled satisfactory.

Brokers must stay ahead of the curve even in the best of times. In the midst of global market disruption, that becomes an even more important part of staying afloat.

New technology is popping up everywhere, but the venerable and prominent EDI still has plenty to offer.

Twelve companies were announced as Shipper of Choice Award winners during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

Ashley Hammonds of Reliance Partners cautions that buying a cheap older truck may have an inverse effect on insurance rates.

As car manufacturers resume production, the trickle-down effect may breathe new life into the hard-hit auto hauling industry.

The coronavirus pandemic caught the world off guard, and it has ratcheted up the pressure on 3PLs and brokers to quickly adapt and employ new technologies.

The sudden increase of non-payments and defaults can quickly sink your transportation company.

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and transportation companies are a prime target.

The global pandemic offers industry players the chance to trade competition for collaboration and disrupt the status quo.

Shippers may feel like they are being pulled in two different directions when it comes to dedicated fleet solutions.

Reefer is a hot trucking segment, but jumping in without considering proper insurance could freeze you in your path.

Savvy shippers and carriers need to be able to take advantage of new technology and information quickly and easily to ensure they are remaining competitive during these volatile times.

Relaxed regulations and insurance payment relief are certainly helping truckers, but many are also changing their mix of freight to insulate revenue.

Many shippers believe a TMS will streamline their operations and lead to greater profit. It is just one piece of the puzzle, though, that also includes freight auditing, benchmarking, and procurement strategies.

Although April is no longer officially Distracted Driving Awareness Month, drivers of all kinds should focus on preventing this deadly issue

Knowing exactly where shipments are and when they will arrive is more important now than ever.

Drivers have historically been hesitant to download tracking apps due to privacy concerns and “app overload.”

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s emergency declarations extend far beyond hours of service.

Americans are taking to their laptops instead of heading to the mall, and legacy retailers are facing the pressure to adapt to the times.

For some essential goods providers, the rush has meant booking full truckload without enough freight to fill the truck.

Drivers should closely watch the market and adapt to the freight in high demand.

Two opposing forces are making the task of transportation management more difficult than ever.

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, fleet wellness programs should focus their efforts on protecting drivers from the illness.

In partnership with Arrive Logistics… 3PLs are collaborating with their customers on business continuity plans.

Truck inspections are often land mines for motor carriers but additional maintenance can defuse the situation.

Insurance spikes can be attributed to the ongoing threat of nuclear verdicts.

In partnership with Arrive Logistics… shippers should communicate with their partners and stay focused on long-term strategy.

The 2nd Annual Supply Chain Data Analytics Competition is held for students to make sense of the cost points within supply chains and find ways to reduce shipper-associated expenses.

RPA technology could provide every broker an assistant to perform lower-level tasks so they can focus on high-level strategy.

It’s now possible for managers to virtually ride shotgun with their drivers—and that’s a good thing.

Companies have to work harder than ever to differentiate their offerings from all the other tools and applications flooding the market.

When companies are moving midsize loads, it can be almost impossible to find that balance within the traditional full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) models.

Reliance Partners’ Brenda Wiser helps carriers prepare to interact with insurance inspectors

Providing workers’ comp is a no-brainer, so why not take advantage of the benefits it offers?

The bankruptcy of several trucking firms has impacted capacity and U.S. trailer availability in Mexico, forcing companies to look at different ways to keep freight rates low.

“Quality brokers don’t just simply cast a wide net and wait for capacity to come to them,” said Noam Frankel, founder and CEO of FreightFriend.

Drivers looking to improve safety and avoid legal pitfalls must thoroughly understand Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules.

“Robert has turned the trucks faster than any other solution I’ve found,” said Max Fuller, co-founder of U.S. Xpress.

As supply chains speed up, fulfillment windows shrink, and customer delivery expectations evolve, the need for comprehensive supply chain metrics, KPIs, and analytics will only expand.

Drivers waste well over two hours at check-in, but Truckerd-In looks to streamline the process.

This strategic partnership will provide Redwood customers with visibility into an additional 500,000 trucks.

Trucking companies should understand the rules surrounding workers’ comp coverage.

The ramifications of 2019 will come in the form of shrinking capacity, pushing rates up as supply falls to meet demand instead of dwarfing it.

California owner-operators argue their livelihoods are at stake under new labor law.

Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service.

To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over a considerable period of time.

The recent Stay Metrics Stay Index Report echoed consistent themes among truck drivers: they want to work for companies with a driver-centric culture and get paid fairly for their time and service. Stress related to lack of home time, equipment troubles, and delays were highlighted as top concerns. While the focus of the report wasn’t specifically researching new trucking technology, integrating digital tools into everyday processes can address these concerns.

Incentivizing logistics yard spaces and zoned industrial capacities to rent out their vacant spots for truckers could help increase supply.

Digitalization of roadside assistance services can help fleets in not just getting immediate and seamless assistance but at flat-rate premiums.

Pest infestation within cold storage containers can cause major losses as companies are forced to discard entire shipments.

More and bigger ships are calling on the East and Gulf Coast, setting the stage for regional logistics development.

The winter season witnesses a lot of truck crashes and injuries, making it essential for drivers and carriers to find ways to reduce risk while hauling during inclement weather.

Investing in a TMS requires a critical look at what you want to accomplish, an understanding of what it can do and how to choose the right partner.

Container truck capacity for serving ports and rail yards may tighten in coming year, but volume outlook is muted.

Market Expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWaves EVP of Global Commercial Development Laura Fava to talk about what the drayage sector of the logistics industry may look like in 2020 and 2021, and also give some friendly advice for those who are looking to capitalize on new technology.

The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation attacks to keep their operations secure.

The digitization of the supply chain is no longer a future vision but rather an ongoing transformative event, and those that put off the adoption of digital tools are likely to fall behind their competitors.

Assembly Bill 5 limits companies from classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees to save operational expenses.

A company’s journey to improving freight payments yields broader insights about the value of data quality.

Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help.

Plan, then plan some more as the ability of a 3PL to handle the holidays becomes test for handling the rest of the year.

Maritime, air and overland trade routes into Europe are being piggybacked by criminal gangs deploying the latest digital supply chain technologies to help meet mushrooming demand for illegal drugs across the European Union (EU), according to a major new report examining the continent’s illicit drugs business. The 2019 EU Drug Markets Report by the EU […]

Ellen Voie, the CEO of Women in Trucking, spoke on the issues that female truckers in particular face when they are looking for parking spots.

Rapid advancements in technology continue to impact the transportation management system market. Here are five trends to watch in the year ahead.

Redwood Logistics has unveiled Redwood Connect 2.0, which can be leveraged by logistics experts to drag and drop what they want to happen to the data from start to finish, without the need to code.

Logging onto an air cargo web site to book space for your shipment is so 2010s. Forwarders and airlines looking for speed and efficiency are plugging directly into each other’s systems to match loads.

John Papageorgiou, Senior Product Manager at NEXT Trucking, sits down with FreightWavesTV’s Emily Szink in Chicago to talk about the company’s updated drayage marketplace.

This article is brought to you courtesy of NEXT Trucking The holiday shopping season is well underway even before Black Friday, as stores roll out promotions and shoppers look to get a head start on deals. For the logistics industry, this means a shorter period than ever to meet the challenge of surging volumes. A […]

Every day, more than 40% of all truck drivers on the road use an hour or more of productive driving time to search for a secure parking spot before their hours of service run out.