For years, segments of the transportation industry have relied on transportation management system (TMS) software for routing, tracking and tracing, routing guide creation, and reporting – from one computer or mobile device screen. The technology also
Continue ReadingExamining an overlooked reason for the truck driver shortage
2022 is in full swing and there are small signs of progress – at least theoretically – in confronting the truck driver shortage. The federal government is stepping in to move forward with measures that include an apprenticeship program for
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Diversify bulk carrier roster to mitigate truck driver shortage impact
Supply chain disruptions were headline news in 2021, and the world of bulk freight had its share. But the biggest challenge for bulk shippers in 2021 was also the biggest challenge in 2020, 2019, and 2018. We’re talking, of course, about the bulk truck
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Should bulk shippers skip the 2022 Transportation RFQ?
It’s that time of year again, where shippers try to shore up rates for the coming year by sending transportation RFQs (Requests for Quotes) out to carriers and freight brokers. With all the disruption in the supply chain this year, however, are such RFQs
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How shippers and carriers are handling the freight capacity crunch
As we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2021, we know a few things about the freight capacity crunch: it’s bad and only appears to be getting worse. As a shipper, you are having great difficulty moving freight, while carriers are being offered more loads
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As the freight capacity crunch drags on, you may begin to wonder if things will get back to normal. While “normal” may look a little different in the future, it is a safe bet that this capacity crunch won’t last forever. How long it lasts, however, is
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ISO-9001 logistics: Why choose a certified freight broker
If you’re like many shippers, you’re currently looking to freight brokers for freight transportation capacity due to the ongoing capacity crunch. When looking at your freight broker options, however, you may begin to wonder: “who can I trust?” While
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If you’re tasked with shipping bulk chemical products, there’s a few things you should understand about chemical transport before you pick up the phone and call a carrier or freight broker. After all, shipping a chemical product in a bulk liquid tank or
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Lean on 3PLs for Intermodal Freight Transport for Bulk Products
For importers and domestic shippers, intermodal freight transport is a key component of the modern supply chain. And it’s as essential for bulk products and materials as it is for finished products. In this article, we’ll examine the role that
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While the COVID-19 outbreak has temporarily halted non-essential travel between the U.S. and Canada, shipments between the two countries has been largely unaffected. This includes bulk shipments of liquid and dry bulk products. In this article, we’ll
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