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Articlesby Jack RobertsFebruary 7, 2020

Q&A: DAT Analytics Guru Explains how Freight Forecasting Works

DAT Solutions announced a pilot program for a suite of new rate forecasting and market analysis tools in January ahead of a commercial launch in April. In this HDT interview, we asked the company how this new capability works and how it benefits shippers, brokers and carriers alike.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 30, 2020

Uber Freight: Facility Ratings Making a Difference

See what Uber Freight found out in its second Facility Ratings Report about how shippers can improve the experience at their facilities for truck drivers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2020

Choptank Unveils Freight Management Platform

A new freight management platform created by third-party logistics provider Choptank Transport allows fleets to track and analyze many operational factors based on their own shipping history.

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Articlesby Jim BeachJanuary 10, 2020

How Freight Visibility is Evolving

Long before the information technology revolution, “Where’s my load?” was a constant question from shippers. Technology has made providing an answer much easier for carriers.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 9, 2020

Trimble Aims to Transform Supply Chain with Latest Acquisition

Trimble Transportation says its latest acquisition will allow it to transform the supply chain – not by “uberizing” it, but by creating a single TMS that will allow true visibility and collaboration between shippers, carriers, and intermediaries.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2019

Cost Cutting, Lower Rates Keep Brokers Profitable

Gross margins and revenues were down for freight brokers in the third quarter of 2019, but cost reductions and lower rates allowed them to stay profitable.

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Newsby Steven MartinezNovember 8, 2019

Driver Detention Remains a Balancing Act, Study Finds

Time is money in the trucking business. Yet, with carriers, shippers and brokers agreeing that detention is a problem, solving the issue is a delicate balancing act – with no side willing to take full blame.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Transflo and EKA Solutions Announce Strategic Collaboration

EKA Solutions and Transflo have announced a new strategic collaboration agreement to produce products for brokers, shippers and carriers.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2019

The Front Lines of the Battle Against Truck Driver Detention [Commentary]

Driver detention is a major cause of concern because of the cascading bad effects that come from severe delays. Anecdotal reports indicate that there has been some progress made in battling detention.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2019

New Trimble Visibility Features Improve Shipper and Carrier Collaborations

Trimble added two new features to its Visibility platform designed to provide shippers and carriers with crucial insights into supply chain data and improve collaboration.

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