Finding trucks to haul loads wastes too much time and money. Shippers post their loads on traditional boards, then hope carriers respond. Brokers promise to help find load matching, for…
Third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson is spearheading the transportation industry’s adoption of electronic bills of lading (eBOLs). The company now uses the digital shipping documents with 10 of the largest…
Cross-border freight between the United States and Mexico is poised for robust growth in 2024, fueled by nearshoring trends as companies aim to mitigate supply chain risks. Mexico’s proximity to…
Birmingham-based PS Logistics has purchased the 90-truck flatbed division of North Carolina’s ELS Transportation. The acquisition includes 240+ specialized over-length platforms for hauling building materials and industrial goods. The deal…
It would be like stores not stocking your favourite snacks, foods or smartphones not launching. Impossible to visualize, right? But that nightmare scenario could become reality without the supply chain’s…
Brad Jacobs, serial entrepreneur and chairman of XPO Logistics, shares key lessons from his new book “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars” that can benefit the logistics industry. He…
Port Laredo retained its ranking as the number one U.S. trade gateway with Mexico for the 10th time in the past 11 months. The South Texas port handled $26.7 billion…
The Department of Labor recently released its long-awaited final rule on distinguishing between employees and independent contractors. Reactions remain mixed on whether the complex guidelines will provide needed clarity or…
The Department of Labor’s long-awaited independent contractor rule maintains much of the existing framework, albeit with helpful clarifications regarding truck ownership and commercial licenses. Industry Groups Sound Alarm But Lawyers…
Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker believes an uptick in freight volumes could occur in the next few months as companies look to restock depleted inventory levels. In a research note…