Nov 28, 2017 | Economy, Shipping, Supply-Chain, Trucking
By Daniel P. Bearth, Transport Topics – Freight surged in October and carriers are bracing for what could be a record-breaking holiday shipping season. American Trucking Associations said its seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index climbed to 147.6 in...
Nov 28, 2017 | freight supply chain management, supply chain service company, supply chain services, Supply-Chain, trucking company services
By Annie Gasparro, Heather Haddon and Sarah Nassauer, Wall Street Journal – The country’s biggest grocers are increasingly demanding their suppliers deliver on time, imposing fines for late shipments as they try to keep customers satisfied and better compete...
Nov 10, 2017 | Economy, freight supply chain management, Logistics, Shipping, supply chain services, Supply-Chain, Trucking
By Jennifer Smith – Wall Street Journal – Trucking companies are worried about finding enough drivers now that the freight market is recovering. Shipping demand is strengthening after a roughly two-year slump, as manufacturing activity expands and...
Nov 10, 2017 | freight supply chain management, Logistics, Shipping, Supply-Chain, Trucking
By Laura Stevens – Wall Street Journal – Amazon.com Inc. wants you to open the door to your delivery courier—even when you aren’t home. The company on Wednesday introduced a connected door-lock and security-camera system to let package carriers, guests and...
Nov 10, 2017 | Economy, freight supply chain management, Logistics, logistics trucking services, Shipping, Supply-Chain, Trucking
By Paul Page and Brian Baskin – Wall Street Journal – Trucking fleets, railroads and shipping lines are rerouting cargo and setting up alternate supply lines as Tropical Storm Harvey promises to disrupt freight traffic across southeast Texas for days....
Nov 10, 2017 | Economy, freight supply chain management, Logistics, Shipping, Supply-Chain, Trucking
By Ari Ashe – Transport Topics – For the third consecutive month, American Trucking Associations’ truck tonnage index rose on a year-over-year basis, signaling trucking may be heading toward brighter days, experts said. In July, tonnage went up 2.3%...
