DOT Regulations eBook: Current Rules And Regulations
In this eBook, you will gain insight into the current rules and regulations imposed on the transportation industry by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
A Simple Guide To Driving Customer Loyalty Through Freight Management
Freight management plays a large role in customer experience, and as you probably know, customer satisfaction is more important than ever. Some companies and e-retailers dedicate their entire business plan to the customer experience.
Powerful Reporting Improves Insight How Transportation Benefits From Big Data Initiatives
The concept of collecting and studying data for business intelligence is nothing new – but today, there is more data available than ever before. It’s estimated that each day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. This data, “big data”, is able to be gathered, sorted and analyzed thanks to advanced, systematized technology.
How to Become a Preferred Shipper: 3 Simple Steps To Gain Preferred Shipper Status
The driver shortage and fluctuating fuel prices have changed the way carriers work with shippers. Since freight transportation is predicted to grow significantly in the next decade, shippers will have to compete even more to move goods and find capacity.
How to Negotiate GRI and LTL Rate Reductions: A Brief Guide To Avoid Rate Increases In LTL Transportation
Motor freight carriers roll out general rate increases (GRIs) just about every year. There’s a lot of talk around why this happens, but what’s more important is how to mitigate the impact of these charges.
Logistics Trends: 8 Expected Trends In Transportation
The future will be fascinating for those in the transportation industry. There will be several factors coming into play that will affect the industry for years going forward, but by far the biggest story is rising transportation costs.
Transportation Management in the Oil & Gas Industry: 5 Mistakes That Cripple Profitability
Low oil prices, growing supply inventories and decreasing global demand have created new challenges in the oil and gas (O&G) industry.
Trends Expectations In Transportation And Logistics
In order to keep pace with new technology and shifting regulations, we are predicting some trends for the upcoming year. What can you expect from the transportation industry in the future?
Surviving The Capacity Crisis
The ELD mandate and the driver shortage have been key factors contributing to the capacity crunch the industry is experiencing right now. The capacity crunch has been an issue throughout 2018 so far, and is starting to hit home with businesses who may not have thought about what a trucking shortage could mean for their business.
A Shipper’s Guide to Understanding LTL Freight Class
LTL shipments are defined by a classification, depending on the type of product. Freight class plays a prominent role in calculating how much the freight carrier will charge you for transportation.
