Capacity is tight across most areas of the supply chain, presenting challenges in the truckload, drayage, less-than-truckload(LTL), intermodal rail, and warehousing markets.1 Economic growth, paired with various other factors such as driver retention, continue to impact supply chains across North America. Although many areas of the supply chain are experiencing a capacity constraint, transportation capacity… Read More
Throughout the U.S., produce season is currently in full swing with a high demand for large volumes of fruits and vegetables. Now that temperatures are at their peak, the demand for produce shipments has increased among consumers, which generates the busiest months for shippers.1 In 2017 there was a 3.3 percent growth rate for the… Read More
The Federal Highway Administration has projected that United States freight shipments will increase 41 percent by 2040.1 As shipments increase, factors such as the driver shortage and newly-implemented electronic logging devices have impacted truckload capacity. Diversifying modes of transportation can help address capacity constraints and keep freight moving.2 Intermodal, or rail shipping, has proven to… Read More
Inspired by the old covered wagons of the 1690s, Conestoga trailers provide the best of two worlds and offer some key advantages for shippers.1 The trailers utilize a moveable tarp system to maximize space for a large variety of loads, which has made them one of the most in-demand specialized trailers in the industry. When… Read More
There are many links in the supply chain that help it connect and function successfully, but the most important link of all is people. Without the forklift operators, material handlers, truck drivers, spotters, logistics coordinators, operations managers, warehouse supervisors, and others, supply chains would break; 37 percent of all jobs in the U.S. are in… Read More
