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Newsby David CullenOctober 22, 2018

Urban Roads Need Plenty of Patching

It’s a bumpy ride in the city – and getting bumpier, according to a new report on the deteriorating state of America’s urban roads.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2018

Ryder Expands Last-Mile Delivery Network

Ryder System is expanding Ryder Last Mile, a home delivery and white-glove installation service for big-and-bulky goods, in 11 North American markets.

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ArticlesSeptember 21, 2018

Strength in E-Commerce Could Stress Holiday Season Capacity

Rising overall retail sales — both e-commerce and traditional — and the pressure to deliver products more quickly has led to more truckload and LTL delivery points, not fewer, resulting in greater pressure on capacity.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2018

XPO Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue

For its second quarter, XPO Logistics reported increased revenue, net income, adjusted EBITDA, and cash flow.

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ArticlesJuly 23, 2018

Don’t Let Cargo Claims Take Your Final Profit on Your Final Mile Shipments

With the boom in e-commerce demand, trucking and logistic companies all over the country are racing to get into the final mile industry. But to avoid losing profit, there are steps that every provider should walk through before and after accepting the business.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

XPO Logistics Adds Augmented Reality to Improve Last Mile Experience

XPO Logistics wants to use new visualization technology to help customers decide if heavy goods, such as furniture or appliances, are what they expected before the items get delivered.

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3 Things You Should Know About Amazon and Trucking

Trucking economist Noel Perry earlier this year got an opportunity to visit Amazon, and came back with some interesting insights into the e-commerce giant, its logistics operations, and what it all means for trucking.

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ArticlesMay 24, 2018

How Business Intelligence Can Drive Your Final Mile Forward

While the final mile may be the last piece in the supply chain, businesses often consider it the most important because of the value placed on customer satisfaction levels.

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ProductsMay 16, 2018

UFO+ Lock Secures Vehicles Between Deliveries

The UFO+ Lock from National Fleet Products replaces padlocks and puck locks, allowing users to quickly enter and exit a vehicle between deliveries while remaining secure.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeApril 30, 2018

How E-Commerce Trends Are Affecting Final Mile Logistics

A bi-annual survey into home delivery and final mile finds that customers want their e-commerce orders faster and faster – and they want them free. But it’s hardly free for the companies doing the delivering, and it’s driving changes in the retail supply chain that may affect even carriers not in the final-mile business.

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