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The Micro-Carrier Challenge: Building a Reliable and Sustainable Trucking Capacity Network

Adrian Gonzalez May 8, 2019

One of the big takeaways from 2018 was that finding trucking capacity during periods of high demand is very challenging, especially in a highly-fragmented market with hundreds of thousands of single-truck owner-operators and micro-carriers with 9 trucks or less. How do you efficiently tap into this large source of capacity? How do you make it a win-win-win for shippers, carriers, and brokers?

Putting Community in TMS: Enabling the Network Effect in Transportation Management

Adrian Gonzalez May 1, 2019

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from “Putting Community in TMS: Enabling the Network Effect in Transportation Management,” a research e-book produced by Adelante

Transportation Market Update Outlook – Where Are We Headed?

Ben Cubitt April 30, 2019

Despite a difficult first three quarters of 2018, the market began to show signs of softening and improved capacity in Q4. This softening and improved truckload and intermodal capacity has continued into 2019, and the outlook for a steadier market has remained. This quick shift from the historically tight market of 2018 to a more shipper-friendly market at the start of 2019 has been a surprise to many within the industry.

Last Mile Shipping Success Requires a Holistic Approach

Robert Iaria April 23, 2019

Crowdsourcing apps, same-day delivery, and ecommerce trends continue to impact last mile delivery expectations. With this ever-changing landscape, cost-effective management of the last mile has become a challenge that needs a broader view.

The Future of Ocean Data Sharing and Visibility

Adrian Gonzalez April 17, 2019

Over the past few years there have been many advancements in freight visibility technology, particularly in trucking. Those advancements are now making their way into

Blockchain is Coming to Transportation – Here’s How

JP Wiggins April 11, 2019

The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. But lately, we’ve started seeing more optimism and ideas for blockchain’s use, especially as it emerges as a possible solution to shipment visibility and carrier communications.