The American Trucking System plays a considerable role in consumerism by bringing together businesses and customers through freight delivery. There are many choices available regarding the transportation of these goods…
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The annual 2016 state-of-the-union for 3PL Logistics paints an interesting picture for of today’s shipping, freight, logistics, and supply chain professionals. One of the most interesting takeaways is that shippers…
This summer the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a pilot program that would allow carriers to have non-preventable crashes removed from their record. The…
The key to a productive and profitable warehouse is maximizing efficiency levels. Easier said than done, right? Not necessarily. While optimizing the performance of your workforce does take a certain…
On June 16, Amazon rocked the organic food world by announcing its intention to buy the Whole Foods for nearly $14 billion. After announcing its intention to close 9 grocery…
One of the biggest reasons companies choose to host the logistics function in-house is the direct control it provides over operations. Many mistakenly believe that this type of “insider knowledge”…
Trucking Trends to look for in 2016 and Beyond Despite industry conversations about taking freight off trucks (in an effort to reduce costs, maximize capacity, conserve fuel, and reduce carbon…
The warehouse industry is rarely a static one. To the contrary, as customer demand rises and product markets and shipping schedules change, logistics have to evolve in order to meet…
If you’re in the process of selecting a third party logistics, or 3PL partner you probably already know how complex and challenging the process can be. After all, outsourcing all of…
Do you enjoy doing physical work and being part of a team? A career in warehousing may be a great career for you. You don’t need any specific qualifications to…