Ongoing driver shortagesand high freight rates have stalled the return to normal shipping operations. At worst, these obstacles halt cargo delivery, harm vendor relationships, and subject carriers and shippers to catastrophic losses. But the future of trucking is still bright. By 2026, the...
"When I look at the trends, what is pretty clear here is compared to last year, where retailers were destocking so they were artificially not bringing in inventory, we now see strong restocking trends," said Woodrow. Specifically, he cited an increase of 13%-14% with the discount retailers...
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Large carriers usually meet their service commitments, but smaller ones sometimes arrive with freight days later than promised, says Chuck McGourty, shipping/receiving coordinator at NTS’s lab in Boxborough, Massachusetts. “The solution is to use the bigger trucking companies,” he adds. “You ...
The light duty trucking industry is evolving rapidly, influenced by trends such as technological advancements, environmental regulations, and changes in consumer behavior. The increasing focus on sustainability has led to a rise in the adoption of electric light trucks (EV trucks), particularly in mar...
Additionally, intelligent data use can lower the incidence of deadheading and increase the profitability of the entire supply chain. Even your current clientele can be used to generate interest in backhaul transportation. Use data to examine routes and forecast delivery trends. You might have many co...
Many trucking companies work in the northeastern United States. Some of these companies are based in the area and have headquarters there, and to some the Northeast is one region among many where they transport goods. Trucking companies in the region pre
Capacity remains tight for shippers in most markets across the nation, pushing tender rejection rates a little higher each day. The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index is at an all-time high of 80, increasing the strength that carriers hold over shippers in rate negotiations for on-demand cap...
On the other hand, such trends as e-commerce growth, lower fuel prices, and technology-driven efficiency gains “could bode well for logistics. Historically, slowing growth and rising capacity have caused shippers to aggressively seek lower rates, causing suppliers to respond by slashing costs and...