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[WHITE PAPER] Carrier asset utilization and allocation best practices to reduce operating costs

FreightWaves SONAR

The freight transportation industry has always been slow to adopt new advances in tools, software and automation. Maximizing asset utilization will remain key in 2021. Fill out the Form Below to Access a COPY of the White Paper. Not a lot has changed when it comes to fleet asset utilization within the supply chain.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise.

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5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

FreightWaves SONAR

Congratulations and welcome to 2021! And demands for 2021 already reveal strife in procurement in the shipping industry and visibility through all operations, including carrier troubles. If a business wants to “thrive” in 2021 abnormalities, it’s essential to consider the top trends to expect through the year. The short answer?

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What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

Download the White Paper. Digital freight tools and platforms also form an integral piece of the puzzle. And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond. The post What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021 appeared first on SONAR.

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What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021

FreightWaves SONAR

Download the White Paper. Digital freight tools and platforms also form an integral piece of the puzzle. And as such, automated processes are an essential part of proactive supply chain management in 2021 and beyond. The post What enterprise shippers can expect from logistics automation in 2021 appeared first on SONAR.

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Understanding the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index

3PL Insights

Yet the ATA Trucking Tonnage Index has proven to be a valuable tool in evaluating the state of the U.S. The tonnage index for July 2021 was 109.8, The most recent report in July 2021, shows a slight decrease in tonnage of 1.2% This has been a consistent downward trend since April of 2021 where the index was 114.7.

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Why Freight Brokers Are Overpaying This Week (with video)

FreightWaves SONAR

Co-hosts Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor discuss why freight brokers are overpaying their carriers to haul loads during the first week of 2021 on this episode of #WithSONAR. Because SONAR provides real-time data, its data is more up-to-date than many of the rate assessment tools that are still showing pre-Christmas rates.

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