Trucking: Demand and Capacity Edge Closer to Equilibrium
The trucking sector is nearing balance as freight demand rises and capacity tightens, according to ACT Research Co.'s latest indices. Story by Connor D. Wolf.
December 11, 2024Freight Brokers Adjust as Market Power Swings to Shippers
Throughout the pandemic-influenced years of 2020 through 2022, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers assuaged shippers by simply locating a truck for their freight.
September 25, 2023Freight Industry Downshifts From Hectic Pace for Shipping
A gauge of logistics stress in the U.S. economy eased in April as freight transportation cooled, a sign that the broader economy is downshifting to a speed that remains expansionary.
May 3, 2022Trying Times Give 3PLs an Opportunity to Prove Their Worth
The past two years have been difficult ones for shippers to move their freight. But times like these are when logistics providers can most clearly demonstrate the value they bring to their business partners.
April 8, 2022Executive Perspective: Capacity Matching Hype vs. Reality
Last year, the first-ever capacity matching co-op was launched to empower Brokers and 3PLs with a new competitive advantage. The adoption, success and feedback’s a story you’ll want to hear. We’re inviting you to join Shawn McLeod from Axle Logistics and Brian Hodgson from Descartes as they discuss the value delivered from a capacity matching network.
March 27, 2019Editorial: The Ceiling on a Hot Freight Market
As the U.S. economy and truck tonnage continue to power forward, trucking companies are enjoying the benefits of a hot freight market where their services are in high demand. At the same time, tight hauling capacity is making it tougher for shippers to find the trucks needed to transport their goods.
April 26, 2018Get, Keep and Grow Capacity in 2018
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January 30, 2018Spending on Trucking Services Soars in Fourth Quarter
Spending on trucking services advanced by their highest rate this decade in the fourth quarter of 2017, spurred by demand and tight capacity, according to the U.S. Bank Freight Payments Index, a quarterly measure of quantitative changes in freight shipment and spending activity tracked on a national and regional level.
January 25, 2018Tight Capacity, ELD Mandate Send 3PL Rates Higher
The new year is bringing good news to third-party logistics firms as tight capacity sends the rates they charge shippers higher and their spot market business flourishes.
December 27, 2017Opinion: The 2017 Capacity Crisis: Past Lessons, Current Advice
Jeff Tucker, CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide, reviews lessons learned and offers current advice relative to the capacity crunch of 2017.
November 3, 2017