Freight Transportation

Inbound freight: Often a missed opportunity

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · Jack Ampuja and Ray Pucci When it comes to inbound freight management, many companies are missing the mark. They are failing to pay adequate attention to this crucial connection between themselves and their suppliers. By doing so, these companies risk leaving a significant amount of money on the table.

J.B. Hunt, BNSF Launch Intermodal Service Offering

Thursday, November 9, 2023 · Jeff Berman J.B. Hunt and BNSF have launched a new intermodal service to address the service-sensitive highway freight needs of customer supply chains.

Available Capacity, Stable Rates Among Shipper Expectations for Next 12 Months

Thursday, August 3, 2023 · Brian Straight A new survey of 500 transportation leaders finds most expect stable, but slightly above normal rates and plenty of capacity over the next 12 months.

Sagging demand pushes carriers to compete for volume

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 · SCMR Staff Latest TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index shows tumbling truckload rates, cooling LTL costs and conflicting forces are pressuring parcel rates.

Freight market declines test brokers in the fourth quarter

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 · SCMR Staff TIA’s latest 3PL Market Report shows members have managed to grow business despite challenging conditions.

DOT launches national University Transportation Centers Program

Monday, February 27, 2023 · SCMR Staff The intent is to improve the mobility of people and goods across the country.

The times they are a-changin’ for the 3PL industry

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff With apologies to Bob Dylan, the next two to five years will see a shift to asset-driven companies.

How can we drop the trailer without dropping the ball?

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 · Siqing Liu and Soon Kiat Ker The advantages of drop trailer service.

FedEx Freight launches space and pace pilot

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · SCMR Staff The LTL program will provide simple quotes based on space and pace customers need to move freight.

Expect an uneven ride in the transportation market this quarter

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff Cowen/AFS Index points to freight costs under pressure due to the economy, holiday peak and parcel rate increases.

XPO Logistics names Jamie Harris as chief financial officer for RXO spin-off

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff Harris is a career CFO with B2B companies.

Freight truck drivers not driving max hours

Monday, August 15, 2022 · SCMR Staff More than 70% say rising fuel costs and stagnant wages are major factors.

RXO is new company name for XPO Logistics spin off

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff The launch’s largest component will be truck brokerage.

Are we running into a freight recession?

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 · Dale Rogers, Jason Miller and Zac Rogers Rumors of the death of the freight market have been greatly overstated, but we may run into a slowdown.

AFS Logistics acquires DTA Services Ltd.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff The acquisition creates the largest freight audit and payment company in Canada.