Adam McDonough -
Director, North American Surface Transportation - Truckload
4.12.18
12-04-2018
After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. » Read More
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Carriers, Customers, Freight Services, Logistics, Over the Road, Supply Chain
Steve Raetz -
Director, Research and Market Intelligence
3.27.18
27-03-2018
When you’re picking carriers to move your freight, there may seem like an overwhelming number of options. In fact, there’s an estimated 206,600 for-hire full truckload carriers in the United States. Yet despite all the options, securing the equipment you need can be challenging—especially during a tight market.
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Freight Services, Logistics, Over the Road, Supply Chain, Transportation Market
Mark Petersen -
Vice President of Global Transportation, Robinson Fresh
2.7.18
07-02-2018

How many orders can you honestly describe as perfect? Before we answer that question, we should first consider why perfection is so important for food and beverage shipping. If you’re like many other food and beverage companies—or companies in general—you are probably seeking opportunities to accomplish some or all of the following:
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Freight Services
Steve Raetz -
Director, Research and Market Intelligence
1.25.18
25-01-2018

What is normal for the truckload industry? That may seem like a difficult question considering how rapidly things change in our industry—especially in the last calendar year. But there are several trends presenting themselves that will help us redefine what “normal” means for truckload in 2018 and 2019.
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Categories:
Freight Services, Transportation Market

Not having certain products delivered to your store in time for key sales windows can be a major blow to your bottom line. Not only do you miss out on large numbers of sales, but you also disappoint customers and cause them to find what they need at a competitor’s store instead.
Thus, you work hard to avoid this situation and probably put a lot of energy into inventory forecasts and designing your supply chain accordingly. However, whether your plan is highly detailed or a one size fits all approach, it’s critical to consider how unique products and transportation requirements could cause hiccups in your supply chain.
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Categories:
Food and Beverage, Freight Services, Global Transportation, Over the Road, Produce Sourcing, Temperature Controlled