The Commercial Carrier Journal spoke to JBF’s Chris Doersen about his analysis of the truckload breakeven price.
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SupplyChainBrain Interview with Mike Mulqueen and ORTEC CEO Mat Witte
Mike Mulqueen, our Executive Principal of Strategy & Innovation, was recently quoted in a Supply Chain Brain article. Read his insights here.
Truckload Prices Are Primed To Increase In 2025
Truckload costs and the associated market prices are—for three years in a row now—still at or near the lowest threshold that the market can support. Here is the Commercial Trucking Operating Costs Mid-Year 2024-Q3 Update.
Industry Experts Share Smart Solutions for Freight Challenges in North America
Industry experts explore the latest market trends and challenges in North American freight transportation, including artificial intelligence, transportation networks, nearshoring, sustainability, and data-driven decision making. Going one step further, discover solutions empowering shippers and carriers to respond more quickly, intelligently, and effectively.
Challenges and Strategies for Electric Vehicle Adoption in Freight Hauling
The shift from diesel to electric vehicles in the freight hauling industry is both challenging and strategic. This article addresses the challenges of infrastructure, route planning, and environmental factors, while highlighting the necessary strategies and investments for a successful migration to a more sustainable future.
How Extended Sea Routes are Impacting Emissions for Large Shippers
For large shippers, the adaptation to changing maritime routes presents a dual challenge of maintaining operational efficiency and meeting environmental responsibilities.
3 Ways Intermodal Freight is the Eco-Friendly Solution to Freight Volatility
Increasing use of railroads in moving freight has a moderating effect on volatility. Focusing rail on long distance hauls where it clearly has fuel economy advantages, while getting trucks to do the first and final mile hauling, has the potential to minimize freight supply and demand troughs. A more stable and predictable freight system using both rail and truck means lower operating costs for all.
FreightTech Reality Check: Insights on AI Impact and Effective TMS Implementation
Brad Forester sits down with Joe Lynch, host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast to talk about the FreightTech market, focusing on the impact of AI and machine learning, and strategies for implementing logistics technology.
Truckload Prices Are Still Scraping The Bottom In 2023
Truckload costs—and the corresponding market prices—are still at or near the lowest threshold that the market can support. Truckload Breakeven Price Per Mile is now above $2.50 for the first time.
Trends of Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Over 20 Years
It’s no surprise that over the last 20 years, the “Duopoly” of FedEx and UPS tops the list of carriers consistently over the span of time. This post shares some fun factoids and trends.