Trucking companies have been reducing transportation costs with a variety of tactics ranging from employing increasingly effective transportation management systems like Nationwide’s TruckTrack™ to managing their own inbound freight, according to a Supply Chain Digest...
Steadily increasing freight capacity demand has stretched many operations thin. The solution for many shops is to manage their equipment needs with Nationwide one-way trailers. In many cases, it’s least stressful and most profitable to use one-way trailers in your...
Communication in Freight Industry Basics It seems like we're communicating more than ever. Email, text, messaging apps, social media; technology seems to connect us like never before. But technology only provides a means to communicate. It doesn't guarantee good...
Freight Rates Projected to Rise Steadily Through 2015 The level by which the Cass Linehaul Freight Index - which measures per mile truckload rates in the US - rose in November versus 2013, as the strong rate hikes continue on, Supply Chain Digest reported. Starting in...
Trucking Industry Success Finding trucking industry success is not a mistake and surprisingly doesn't always require that you understand trucks and trailers at all. Sometimes it's the basics that can help you succeed in this industry. As we explore other business...
Tight Capacity Creates Favorable Pricing, Growth Opportunities for Efficient Trucking Operations Tight capacity has created a favorable pricing environment for freight brokers and truckers, Supply Chain Digest reports. Those who can leverage technology and operational...