Tag: trucking
Why Is The Supply Chain Industry The Source of So Much Innovation?
Trucking is arguably one of the most vital jobs in the United States. When you consider that 70 percent of the freight that moves through the country is transported by trucks, the trucking industry is the backbone that holds the U.S. upright. As important as trucking is, however, it would be nothing without a strong […]
The Long Bumpy Road to Blockchain in Trucking
With rapid advancements in interconnectivity, such as the Internet of Things and the added advantage of instant data streaming, the freight industry has been devouring data technology as a whole and is getting a much-needed overhaul. Yet, the picture is incomplete. There are still some serious gaps, tracking being a great example of this. While […]
Choosing the Right 3PL to Align with Your Business Strategy
Most shippers don’t spend much time worrying about who is driving the trucks carrying their goods, but choosing a 3PL with the right carrier network makes all the difference when your business is expanding. B2B and B2C networks are increasingly determined by where the customer is, rather than a companies’ geographical location. With more business […]
The Digital Pathway to the Logistics Industry’s Future
Make no mistake, digitalization is merely the pathway to the future of the industry. For an industry so vital to the entire world, the freight industry has been rather stubborn to change its ways. Sticking by the tried and true, fax machines whir and phones ring off the hook as shippers try to connect to carriers, […]
The End of NAFTA Could Be a Nightmare for Truckers
Recent actions from the U.S. President, Donald Trump, have truckers more than a little concerned. During his time on the campaign trail Trump has made his opinion on foreign industries, Mexico in particular, very clear. Touting his “America First” slogan, Trump promised the American people that he would focus on bringing jobs back to the […]
Retailers Say Don’t Let Your Freight Be Early Or Late
Retailers Say Don't Let Your Freight Be Early Or LateShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 19, 2017 The transportation industry is perhaps one of the most daunting when it comes to rules and regulations. Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Devices are just a few of [...]
ELDs Are Coming Fast! Some Facts & Predictions – Infographic
Countdown to the ELD Mandate – December 16th 2017 It is time to plan for the ELD Mandate as a freight shipper, if you haven’t already. When the electronic logging device mandate takes place, many shippers will be caught off guard with shipments taking longer than expected due to the restrictions put in place on drivers. […]
Identity Theft is On the Rise, and Cargo Theft Might Not Be Far Behind
Identity Theft is On the Rise, and Cargo Theft Might Not Be Far BehindShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 30, 2017 Identity theft is among the most insidious forms of crime. Not only can it mean a person loses their livelihood, but for an enterprising criminal [...]
An Optimistic Outlook for the LTL Market
The US less-than-truckload (LTL) market is undergoing a tremendous change. Improving economic conditions as well as manufacturing growth has helped increase demand for LTL shipments. As a result, Stifel analyst David Ross noted that the $35 billion LTL market combined for publicly traded carriers reported tonnage per day increased 4% year-over-year during the second quarter […]
How Shippers Should Already Be Prepared For The Holiday Season
Do you smell the pumpkin spice in the air? If you close your eyes, do you hear the faint jingling of bells in the distance to be? That’s because the holiday season is approaching. And, it’s approaching fast. The busiest time for all, logistics companies, retail stores as well as shippers. This is the season […]
What Is The Current Status Of Trucking Capacity?
A sudden increase in freight demand throughout the United States might put shippers in a difficult position for capacity and price later this autumn. According to the American Trucking Association’s’ (ATA’s) Truck volume leaped 7.1 percent in August from July, and 8.2 percent year over year, the ATA said Tuesday. ATA revised July’s tonnage index, […]
How does Freight and Transportation Fit into your Budget?
The 2018 budget season is heating up! We all know how it goes. The heads of each department work on their annual budgets and turn them in to finance. Finance then returns with remarks like "the budget is too high, make it leaner." How do you go about "trimming the fat" off of the transportation budget? [...]
Why Heavier Trucks Aren’t the Answer
Why Heavier Trucks Aren't the AnswerShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - September 12, 2017 While the American Trucking Association has been rallying in an attempt to get approval for heavier trucks on the road from Congress, they might not be aiming in the right direction. The obvious [...]
OTIF – The New MABD for Walmart Suppliers
Walmart and other big box retailers introduced us to the “Must Arrive By Date” or MABD several years ago, which held suppliers to tighter compliance regulations. These regulations raised quite the concern over suppliers getting the right products to the right stores or distribution centers by a certain time or they would pay a fee. Fast [...]
Automated Trucking is Poised to Play Huge Roll in Transportation Industry
Automated Trucking is Poised to Play Huge Roll in Transportation IndustryShow SubmenuResources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - June 14, 2017 Navigating the Transition to Driverless Trucking Automated trucking is poised to play a huge roll in the transportation industry. Overall, the implications of driverless trucks have near limitless [...]