Diesel prices fell for the 14th time in the last 18 weeks on Monday, dropping 2.5 cents to an average of $3.838 per gallon according to U.S. Energy Information Administration…
Benefits of Using Direct Shipper Load Boards
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…
C.H. Robinson Leads the Push for Digital Shipping Documents in the LTL Industry
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…
Nearshoring Set to Spur US-Mexico Trade Growth in 2024
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…
PS Logistics Continues Flatbed Fleet Growth Through Acquisition
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…
What is the Role of Logistics in the Supply Chain?
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…
Making Billions By Investing In Tech, Teamwork, and Empathy
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…
Laredo Solidifies Spot as Top US-Mexico Trade Gateway
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…
Final Rule Leaves Questions about Trucking Contractor Status
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…
Final Rule Favors Status Quo But With Positives for Trucking Contractors
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…