Newbies

If you want more money, flexibility, back-office support and freedom to thrive, and are ambitious with a hard-working approach, becoming an independent freight agent could be the best move you ever make. Whether you’re a longtime veteran of the freight industry or a potential newcomer there are several reasons you should become a part of […]

Walmart announced Tuesday plans to scale a program it calls GoLocal to make final-mile deliveries for businesses of all sizes.Walmart had previously restricted its last-mile service to the delivery of its own products. The program, called Walmart GoLocal, opens new revenue streams for the company by expanding its access to inventory and increasing delivery density,

The trucking industry has entered a historically strong business environment, but trucking companies continue to face some persistent headwinds: Recruit enough professional truck drivers and infrastructure. With the shortage increasing driver pay, it can have a significant impact on supplier costs and therefore consumer pricing. It can also increase shipping delays and shortage at stores

Innovative start-ups are capitalizing on the high number of transactions and large amounts of data being handled and generated by logistics players to develop an expanding range of technology-driven solutions Digital freight startups use technology to streamline the process of connecting truckers with shippers looking to move cargo. Such ventures drew more than $2 billion

Amazon has spent years building one of the world’s most efficient and optimised supply chains.  It means that on top of its approximately 40 per cent market share of US ecommerce, Amazon stands to gain an even greater understanding of the shopping habits of global consumers. The e-commerce giant is focused “squarely on adding capacity

The White House and bipartisan lawmakers have agreed on a package that would provide funding for roads, bridges and other physical infrastructure. The deal calls for roughly $1 trillion in infrastructure spending. More than half is “new” money, including some $40 billion in spending to fix bridges, $39 billion to mass transit, $55 billion for

Over the last year, DAT saw a very tight positive correlation between loaded import container volumes and load board load posts on the dry van spot market at all of the major U.S. ports. It has been well documented that the huge hike in imported goods is being driven by American consumers eager to spend

Market Reports recently broadcasted a new study in its database that highlights the in-depth market analysis with future prospects of Freight Broker market. Some of the key players mentioned in this research are C.H. Robinson, Expeditors, Landstar System, TQL, Coyote Logistics, XPO Logistics, Yusen Logistics, Echo Global Logistics, JB Hunt Transport, Worldwide Express, Hub Group,

The past two decades have brought new tools, formats, technologies and content to online learning.Options in online learning are continually increasing with more people than ever choosing to further their education through eLearning.Since around 2010, smartphones have offered even more possibilities, enabling people to take their learning on the go: while traveling, on public transport,

Serving as Amazon’s freight transportation management system, Amazon Relay allows owner-operators and carriers to work directly with Amazon. Relay connects small freight carriers straight to available loads to help them quickly grow their businesses. Relay equips trucking companies, fleet owners, and their drivers with everything needed to book and haul loads.Relay has helped thousands of