Food Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2022

Many shippers are turning to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping methods as a creative and flexible solution that provides retailers and supply chain operators with an efficient avenue to get their products into the hands of their customers on time.

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Supply Chains Efficiency Production Operations 148

Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect shippers' decisions as to whether to pursue contract or spot rates in the truckload market? And what's the trend today?

Trends 98

Trends 98

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Tech is the Game Changer for Truckload Shipping Communication with Mitch Violett. Mitch Violett and Joe Lynch discuss why tech is the game changer for truckload communication. Key Takeaways: Tech is the Game Changer for Truckload Shipping Communication. Learn More: Tech is the Game Changer for Truckload Shipping Communication.

Waste Reduction 195

Waste Reduction Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Waste 195

Talking Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

There is a constant focus on contract rates and spot rates in truckload transportation. Read more Truckload Fuel Surcharges: An Overlooked Opportunity for Improvement? Read more Truckload Fuel Surcharges: An Overlooked Opportunity for Improvement? The post Truckload Fuel Surcharges: An Overlooked Opportunity for Improvement?

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Transportation Logistics 112

Kuebix

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Kuebix offers our shipping members unprecedented access to a vast ecosystem of carriers and intermediaries including asset carriers, private fleets, truckload brokers, freight forwarders, and digital freight […]. The post Kuebix Has Your Truckload Needs Covered appeared first on Kuebix.

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Freight forwarding Digital Freight Trucking 156

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 15, 2020

This article compares shared truckload (STL) service to that of less-than truckload and full truckload, explaining how STL benefits shippers, carriers, and the environment more than any other shipping mode.

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Article 182

Freight Center

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Fluctuations in the truckload market happen throughout the year based on seasonal demand, capacity etc., and in turn, impacts rates and the different options available to truckload shippers. Understanding truckload shipping seasons can help you optimize your supply chain and plan ahead for busier months when capacity is tighter.

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Scenario Planning Capacity Optimization Supply Chains 95

Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Constraints on capacity and bullish demand send truckload carriers rolling into 2022 with “very robust” market conditions. However, carriers remain concerned about finding drivers, higher equipment costs, tight supplies, and infrastructure delays. Times are good for carriers, but challenges remain.

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Capacity 133

Freight Center

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Two common shipping methods are full truckload and less than truckload. From freight quoting factors to choosing the right carrier, discover the differences of full truckload vs less than truckload shipping. Others might be taken up by one business making a large shipment.

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Freight Cargo Trucking 97

NGT News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ascend LLC, a truckload carrier that offers middle-mile supply chain solutions, has formed a partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) to reserve capacity for V.A.S.’s s hub-to-hub autonomous transportation offering in the first lane planned for operation. “We

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Scenario Planning Supply Chains Capacity Networks 98

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 20, 2023

The truckload volume index (TVI) for vans fell by 7.0% while refrigerated TVI decreased by 3.4% and flatbed TVI shrank by 12.8%.

Refrigeration 98

Refrigeration Freight 98

Food Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Truckload freight volumes reached new heights last month as surging retail imports and peak produce shipments drove demand for transportation services.

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Freight Transportation Trucking 148

Logistics Management

AUGUST 6, 2021

DAT reported that the number of available loads on the spot truckload freight market increased 0.3%, and the number of available trucks, for the week, was off 1.2% on a sequential basis.

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Availability Trucking Freight 125

Logistics Management

JANUARY 21, 2022

And national average truckload spot van and reefer rates saw gains for the seventh consecutive month, with the average van rate hitting the $3 per mile mark for the first time. What’s more, van and refrigerated (reefer) truckload freight rates each set new records, up 21.9% and 29.5%, respectively, on an annual basis.

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Refrigeration Freight 116

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

Today’s article comes from Emerge, and looks at how to create full truckload budgets in a volatile market. The post Editor’s Choice: Creating Full Truckload Budgets in a Volatile Market appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Purchasing Skills Scenario Planning Exercises Purchasing 129

Logistics Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The firm reported that spot truckload freight postings, for the week ending December 13, fell 15%, and trucks available on the spot market rose 13%, which it said serves as an indication that spot truckload capacity is loosening up in advance of Christmas.

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Availability Capacity Trucking Freight 117

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As a transportation management system (TMS) technology provider we see a lot of truckload (TL) brokerage firms in various stages of growth. Read more Pitfalls to Avoid When Expanding Your Truckload Brokerage Business. Read more Pitfalls to Avoid When Expanding Your Truckload Brokerage Business.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Logistics 3PL 87

Freight Center

JANUARY 26, 2021

While less-than-truckload or LTL shipping can accommodate a lot of shippers’ needs, it might not match your shipping needs. Truckload shipping is best for small to medium-sized businesses that are moving large shipments, requiring little handling and speedy transit. Here’s what you need to know about truckload shipping rates.

Refrigeration 98

Refrigeration Optimization Strategy Handling 98

Logistics Management

JULY 26, 2021

Paced by a combination of rising truckload volumes, due largely to high levels of retail imports and peak produce shipments, June spot and contract truckload rates reached a new record, for the June edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was recently released by DAT Freight & analytics, an online marketplace for spot market truckload freight, (..)

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Capacity Freight 133

Logistics Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most recent edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), for the month of October, which was recently released by DAT Freight & Analytics, again set a new all-time high, with the firm observing that truckload prices, at all-time highs, reflect how shippers are willing to pay premium rates to move their freight.

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Freight 105

GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

If your goods are time-sensitive and prone to damage, we may have the right solutions for you – FTL ( full truckload shipping ). Regardless of the shipping method, you are using right now, truckload shipping can be a great way to optimize your transportation strategy. When should you try using full truckload shipping?

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Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Cost Reduction Freight 98

Locus

JULY 24, 2023

In a world where Amazon is the new storefront and everyone and their uncle suddenly loves to play SimCity with their supply chain, understanding the nuts and bolts of truckload types is as crucial as getting the latest iPhone before it sells out. Retailers should find ways to optimize truckloads to reap benefits. No sharing.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

And DAT said that national average truckload spot, van, and reefer rates headed up for the sixth consecutive month, with contract van and reefer (refrigerated) rates having seen increases each month going back to May 2020.

Refrigeration 121

Refrigeration 121

Freightquote

AUGUST 19, 2019

Freight shipments that don’t require the entire space of a truck are known as less than truckload (LTL) shipping, whereas full truckload (TL) shipments take up an entire trailer. Learn more.

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Trucking Freight 88

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This post from Kuebix’s blog highlights nine ways companies can save money on truckload shipping. Read more Editor’s Pick: 9 Ways to Save Money on Truckload Shipping. The post Editor’s Pick: 9 Ways to Save Money on Truckload Shipping appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Picking Blog Maintainability Supply Chains 104

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Optimizing truckload freight spend is essential in today’s freight market. Track truckload freight accessorial costs As reported by Inbound Logistics , “Carriers price accessorials, such as liftgate or non-commercial delivery, at a premium. This ultimately saves unnecessary truckload freight 5. Download the White Paper.

Optimization Software 98

Optimization Software Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Optimization Modeling 98

Logistics Management

APRIL 21, 2021

The DAT Truckload Volume Index reflects the change in the number of loads with a pickup date during that month, with the actual index number normalized each month to accommodate any new data sources without distortion, with a baseline of 100 equal to the number of loads moved in January 2015.

Refrigeration 117

Refrigeration Sourcing Data Trucking 117

Kuebix

JANUARY 29, 2019

There’s increased pressure on logistics teams to build perfect truckloads and optimize every route. But building the perfect truckload is a challenge for companies that are still manually building […]. The post Building and Optimizing Truckload Shipments with Technology appeared first on Kuebix.

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Optimization Software Optimization Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 136

Food Logistics

MARCH 30, 2023

Nearly 45% of shippers in 2022 reported shipping partially empty truckloads with an average of 25 linear feet of unused deck space.

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Study Trucking Transportation 78

Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

ATA reported that the truckload carrier turnover rate, for carriers with more than $30 million in annual revenue, decreased 12%, to 82%, which represents the lowest level going back to the end of 2018. On the less-than-truckload (LTL) side, the second quarter annualized turnover rate was flat, at 12%.

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Data 107

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. Making meaningful use of truckload shipping platforms helps fleets secure higher capacity trucks and trailers. And it has opened new channels for capacity procurement.

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Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead.

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Trends Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction 72

Kuebix

JANUARY 10, 2019

Even shipping full truckload isn’t as cost-efficient as it used to be. The post 10 Ways to Save Money on Truckload Shipping appeared first on Kuebix. Let’s face it, freight costs are rising as a result of the capacity crunch and driver shortage. Truck drivers are steadily aging out of the […].

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Capacity Ordering Efficiency Trucking 154

PLS Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

While logistics managers face many challenges, few are as crucial as full truckload shipping. We will outline some common full truckload (FTL) issues and how to avoid them. The pandemic, inflation, surging product demand, and driver shortages have challenged logistics managers to discover innovative solutions.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software How To Logistics Cargo 97

FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 1, 2021

As truckload capacity tightens, more companies find themselves faced with a choice between paying the cost of higher shipping or passing it along to customers, affecting all facets of freight management along the way. At the same time, there’s a massive interest in less-than-truckload among existing and new carriers that provide this mode.

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Freight Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software White Paper 93

Logistics Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The September edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index, which was issued this week by DAT Freight & analytics, an online marketplace for spot market truckload freight, picked up where August left off, posting all-time highs for spot market rates for van and refrigerated, or reefer, truckload freight.

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Refrigeration Picking Freight 99

GoShip Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Creating and sticking to the right truckload shipping strategy can enhance your overall efforts, save money, and increase profitability. Truckload shipping is the most common way of transporting goods, but not many businesses know how to make the best use out of it. How to optimize your truckload shipping strategy. Lead times.

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Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategy 86