June 2020

Freight markets have been volatile during COVID-19, making load and route planning decisions more complex. Besides rates fluctuating, shippers and receivers have been shortening business hours, shifting appointment times and operating docks with reduced staff. Using technology for route planning and to match assets with loads has become more critical, and technology is giving carriers …

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The COVID-19 pandemic has made navigating the trucking industry even more complex. One of those complexities is the significant drop in freight volumes that has compounded issues within the less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Though the market saw an initial surge in volumes due to panic-buying of essential supplies before the onset of lockdowns, volumes dropped after …

Optimizing trucking routes improves efficiency, saves money Read More »