The Extra Mile Q2 2025 Logistics Industry Report is now available. Get all the key insights on freight rates, fuel prices and shipping indices that you need as a logistics professional.
Third party logistics providers (3PLs) engage themselves in various aspects of your shipping and distribution needs. They manage the day-to-day aspects of your logistics so that you can focus on growing your business and acquiring new customers. Because 3PLs handle...
Nov 18, 2016
Truck driver fatigue is not just bad for businesses, it is dangerous for carriers and everyone who is on the road at the time. Driver fatigue is the leading factor in the more than 4,000 deaths related to crashes with large trucks every year. With the holidays coming...
Nov 4, 2016
Before you know it, winter will be here. Along with the harsh weather that is sure to blanket most of the country, retail sales will also put a heavy strain on the supply chains of businesses. The National Retail Federation forecasts that holiday sales this year will...
Oct 21, 2016
In this “need it there yesterday” world, shipping speed is an essential component of customer service. As it’s a key performance indicator that can help ensure return business, it’s one that shippers are constantly striving to perfect in any way possible. While...
Oct 7, 2016
For businesses who operate a supply chain that ships freight nationwide, understanding the differences between shipping items to rural and urban markets is essential. While the end goals of rural and urban distribution are similar, the challenges associated with each...
