
Two Types of Amazon Factoring Services
E-Commerce, Invoice Factoring, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationThere are two types of Amazon factoring services available. The first is Amazon vendor factoring, which is available to independent merchants and retailers who sell through Amazon’s e-commerce platform. The second type is for freight and transportation…

Rubber Tire Recycling – Where Tires Find New Life
Recycling and Waste Management, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationWe’ve all seen pictures of mountains of rubber tires and wondered: what do they do with those? The answer is in rubber tire recycling and re-use.
Rubber Tire Recycling: How Much is Out There and What is it Used for?
With the hundreds…

Starting a Trucking Company? Answer These 14 Questions First
Startups, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationStarting a trucking company? Before you map out your routes, you need to map out a successful start-up plan for your trucking company.
Whether you’ve been dreaming about starting a trucking company for years or you just realized…

5 Trucking Industry Milestones from 2016
Supply Chain, Trends, Trucking and TransportationThis was an important year for the U.S. transportation industry. Take a closer look at this year’s biggest trucking industry milestones and how they will affect which direction it moves.
What 2016 Trucking Industry Milestones Mean for Carriers…

Six 2017 Trucking Industry Trends to Watch
Logistics and Distribution, Trends, Trucking and TransportationFind out some of the 2017 Trucking Industry trends that will most-impact transportation and logistics companies next year.
Six 2017 Trucking Industry Trends are Shaping the Future of Transportation
Times are always changing, and the trucking…

6 Ways to Vet Suppliers Online and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Logistics and Distribution, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationThe work you do to vet suppliers online can help you identify those vendors who can best help you improve customer and employee relations and keep pace as your business grows.
Vet Suppliers Online as a Low-Cost Add to Process
While we aren’t…

Essential Payment, Logistics and Asset Tracking Apps for Small Business Owners on the Go
Logistics and Distribution, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationSome of best payment, delivery, fleet and other asset tracking apps small business owners can use in the office or on the road.
Smartphone Asset Tracking Apps, Fleet Solutions and Payment Platforms for Mobile Businesses
It’s no secret…

5 Reasons Carriers Should Expand with a Last Mile Delivery Fleet
E-Commerce, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationThe explosion of eCommerce retail made increased demand for last mile delivery fleets an inevitability. Find out how big the opportunity is as we make the case for carriers to expand by adding last mile delivery services to their fleet.
Now…

It’s a Bird – It’s a Plane – No, It’s Amazon’s Transportation Fleet Growing Again
E-Commerce, Logistics and Distribution, Trucking and TransportationAmazon One is the latest addition to the eCommerce giant’s ever-expanding trucking and transportation fleet, with 40 more planes on the way.
Amazon’s Transportation Fleet Unveils New Amazon One Airplane
Seattle-based Amazon debuted their…

6 Trucking Business KPIs Every Carrier Should Know
Logistics and Distribution, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationA KPI is a key performance indicator. Here are six business trucking KPIs every carrier should understand if they want to build a successful trucking company.
Why Trucking Business KPIs Matter
KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator. …

6 Trucking Company Costs Every Carrier Should Monitor
Logistics and Distribution, Trucking and TransportationThe more trucking company costs you can reduce or eliminate, the more profitable it will become. Let’s take a closer look at fleet analytics and operations to identify trucking company costs where savings could help you boost profits.
Monitor…

Experts Predict Driver Shortage to Worsen this Year; 8 Reasons Truckers are Leaving the Industry
Logistics and Distribution, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationHireRight transportation industry report says the driver shortage will worsen this year and provides a list of the top reasons truckers are leaving for other jobs.
2016 Transportation Spotlight Report: Driver Shortage to Worsen, 8 Reasons…

Truck Driver Health Concerns Lead to a Job Change for 1 in 5, Study Shows
Employee Culture, Trucking and TransportationNew transportation industry study points to an increase in the driver shortage, including 21% who leave over truck driver health concerns.
Trucking Health and Wellness Resources Address Truck Driver Health Concerns
Based on a benchmark…

Best Free Weather Apps for Truckers, Carriers and Owner Operators
Logistics and Distribution, Supply Chain, Trucking and TransportationApart from traffic congestion, few factors have the ability to slow or stall truck drivers on the road than bad weather. Check out this list of the best free weather apps truckers can use to avoid bad weather or find shelter before a bad storm…

What’s in the News for Women Truck Drivers and Women-Owned Carriers
Logistics and Distribution, Trends, Trucking and TransportationWhat's in the News for Women Truck Drivers and Women-Owned Carriers
We have previously reported on the growing number of opportunities women truck drivers and leaders have within the transportation industry. Not only are driver and truck technician…