Cargo Theft Is on the Rise Thanks to an Increase in Valuable Goods Being Transported
The 2001 hit movie The Fast and the Furious opens with a daring heist of a truck hauling high-priced electronics by
Legal Cannabis Is Creating Nightmares for Freight and Logistics
The cannabis boom is sweeping the U.S. In some states, sales of recreational marijuana have created a billion-dollar industry overnight. In
Digitization Is the Key to Cost Cutting in the Freight Industry
Digital technologies transform every industry they touch. Freight is no exception. And while the past decade has seen unprecedented advancements in software, connected hardware,
Shipper Liability, Trucker Arbitration, and More Are Changing in 2019
The legislative landscape surrounding trucking is constantly changing. Each new court ruling or ratified bill sets the stage for a new
The Roadmap to Driverless Freight Trucks
Autonomous trucking has been at the top of freight industry innovation polls for the past few years. But as of 2022, driverless trucks still
Electric Vehicles Are Powering Change in the Freight Industry
The trucking industry is ripe for disruption. It’s no secret that electric vehicles are the next big innovation, but when will we see them?
Freight Contracts: Types and How to Manage Them More Effectively?
Freight contracts are the cornerstone of your entire procurement process. The rates and terms outlined within them dictate everything from the price you pay to
Drive Costs Lower By Building And Utilizing A Routing Guide
It is said that moving freight is all about relationships. If that is true, what value does a routing guide provide? A great deal, it
How a TMS can drive inefficiency out of your operation
Technology has been instrumental in ushering operational efficiency across large swathes of the freight hauling space, utilizing data in ways that were virtually unheard of
Gaining visibility into past events starts with the right TMS, and the right process design
Having the right visibility into the supply chain not only requires having the right TMS system, but also the right design of your networks. History
11+ Ways to Reduce Freight Costs Without Complicating Logistics
Freight shipping cost-cutting is generally seen as a last resort to help reverse profits that are trending downward. But if there’s fat to trim,
Minimize Problems with Freight Claims by Evaluating Common Errors First
Discrepancies among freight invoices can easily slip by unnoticed. A decimal point in the wrong place, confusion about an invoice number, or even the
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Parcel Audit: The Overlooked Intelligence Layer behind High-Volume Shipping
Parcel shipping is often assumed to be simple. A label is printed, a package moves, an invoice arrives, and payment follows. Compared to
Are You Auditing Against Empty Container Repositioning Fees?
When ocean freight invoices arrive with unexpected spikes, empty container repositioning fees are often the culprits hiding in plain sight. These charges, which are levied
5 Tips for Protecting Against Premium Charges and Unscheduled Rate Hikes
When transportation markets get tight, contracts don’t always hold. Shippers often find themselves absorbing unscheduled rate hikes and premium charges with little recourse or too