With rates rebounding and carrier reliability stretched thin, more shippers are asking: Should we take control with a private fleet? Chris Dorsen and Adam Gray share their insights on the benefits, cost structures, and tactical use cases of shipper-owned private fleets.
Given the prediction of sustained growth in the industry, it’s safe to assume investment in TMS and logistics software will continue in the years to come. What does this mean for logistics leaders who are tasked with ensuring their technology and systems ecosystem is durable and low risk?
As with each new administration, shippers must prepare for regulatory changes that could significantly impact operations. From tariffs and trade agreements to immigration policies and cybersecurity measures, the incoming administration’s approach could reshape the landscape for supply chains and shippers.
Understanding the broader business impact when a system outage disrupts operations is no longer optional—it’s critical.
Shipping managers need to be proactive about how they utilize the shipping resources they have at their disposal and explore opportunities to spread out volume in the current and future peak seasons.
Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen recently sat down with Adrian Gonzalez of Talking Logistics to discuss current trends in the LogTech world.
The Globalized Supply Chain models that have formed and become popular in the last several decades have been significantly impacted by recent events. The desire to reduce labor and materials costs comes into stark contrast with transportation spend when we experience disruptions.
Interruptions to the supply chain can have a significant impact on our daily lives. As supply chain professionals, we can take proactive steps to improve how we handle potential bottlenecks and complications.
The Commercial Carrier Journal spoke to JBF’s Chris Doersen about his analysis of the truckload breakeven price.
A TMS is a major investment, so when it doesn’t live up to your expectations, it’s frustrating (and that’s putting it mildly). The good news is that all is not lost—a little seasonal maintenance will go a long way.
