By: Elisabeth Kilby, Transplace Transportation Management The Value of Dedicated Fleets Dedicated fleets have always been a potential source of truckload capacity for shippers but have become even more valuable during the current tight market. After years of unprecedented premium spot market rates and low primary tender acceptance, shippers are evaluating where they can implement…
Month: May 2022
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck (also known as DOT Inspection Week) will take place next Tuesday – Thursday, May 17-19. Over the course of this 72-hour event, commercial motor vehicles and drivers need to be prepared for inspections throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. What is International Roadcheck? During this large-scale…
Originally published in FreightWaves In the world of logistics, global supply chains are put to the test with regular disruptions and volatility. From skyrocketing fuel prices to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all assumptions about future challenges are being questioned. The historical trends and data forecasting tactics of yesterday cannot be relied upon to navigate current…