By: Greg Umstead, Vice President, Fleet & LTL Services Transportation Management, Uber Freight Within the last few years, less-than-truckload (LTL) rates and capacity have fluctuated. Many carriers have shifted from the traditional National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) rate-setting formula to density-based pricing, which prices freight according to the amount of space the shipment uses in…
Year: 2017
A member of the trucking industry for over a decade, Joseph “J” wants you to hear him out. The driver job (though J says it’s more than a job, it’s a lifestyle) is all about…
When you ask Ike why he likes his job, he says it’s magnetic. “There’s something about that I can’t really…
Growing up in Reno, NV, Will spent every childhood summer in and around trucks. For his family, it’s tradition – he drives a truck just like his father and grandfather did.
When it comes to market competitiveness, strategic decision-making and maintaining standards of service, many organizations have realized the importance of proper data management. When properly maintained, data can provide businesses with visibility into the cost of their operations, the impact of their decisions, the status of their supply chain relationships and the ability to track…
By: Frank McGuigan, President & Chief Operating Officer, Transplace No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. Once consumers were shown what was possible in the world of online retailing and home delivery, their behavior – and expectations – began to change….
Starting today, carriers can upload their proof of delivery documents directly through the Uber Freight App.
How should leading-edge companies view transportation? Today, leading-edge companies are transforming their process for buying and managing freight capacity from a tactical, frequently siloed, rate-shopping exercise to a holistic, multi-modal, enterprise-wide optimization of their transportation network. This creates an ecosystem where transportation becomes a truly strategic weapon and sustainable competitive advantage. Unfortunately, very few organizations…