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All Non-Essential Businesses Were Forced to Shut Down March of 2020… As many manufacturers were considered non-essential, shipping was forced to stop, and all truck capacity struggled to remain open. Many manufacturers even switched to hauling groceries instead because groceries were listed as essential. Truck Capacity Struggles to Remain Open as Shipping Volumes Decrease May of 2020… Motor carriers can…

The supply chain industry is an extremely vast area of business. As a result, finding a place to collaborate can be challenging and building a brand can be even more of an obstacle. However, obtaining knowledge and building relationships can be key to your success no matter what part of the industry you’re involved in. Attending trade shows is an…

Unfortunately, shippers have fought tight truck availability for the past two years. Just like during a period of tight truck availability, having a wide-open market brings its own challenges as well. Some challenges include picking the right carriers, handling your incumbent carriers, knowing the right time to move on from a carrier, etc. Here are some questions to ask yourself before…

As spring is approaching, companies are seeking the best practices to manage the recent changes and disruptions in the transportation industry. Escalating costs, increased LTL demand, and driver/labor shortages are resulting in capacity shortages that are affecting both carriers and shippers. Seeking a solid carrier partnership with an experienced third-party logistics company may be helpful to reduce wasted human and…

What a year it has been! No matter what part of the supply chain you work for, we can all agree that we’ve had to stay diligent throughout 2021. While it has been challenging to predict and plan as we did during the pre-Covid years, there are still things we can count on. First and foremost, we can always count…

As we begin to emerge from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on 2020 reveals a year of unprecedented disruption. In the past year, we have seen steady business models wholly uprooted and entire industries shifted forever – including our global logistics supply chain. While the rapid adoption of technology has alleviated many of these disruptions, a continued lack…