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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke was named President & CEO of the TIA in October 2020, coming from the USDOT where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Congressional Affairs. As a collective voice for freight brokers, 3PLs, and other intermediaries, TIA plays a pivotal role in shaping industry policies and promoting best practices.

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U.S. Freight Rates Reach Six Year Low Milestone

Supply Chain Matters

freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. Freight Rates Reach Six Year Low Milestone first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. percentage points below the February value of 54.7,

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The FreightVana Story with Shannon Breen

The Logistics of Logistics

With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona. In early 2020 he left his executive role to embark on a professional passion project, FreightVana, one that he Co-Founded with a life-long friend and business partner John Gamero.

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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

If you thought it was difficult to find good drivers before the 2020 pandemic, try finding drivers of any caliber afterwards. One way to gain an edge is to analyze existing carrier contracts against spot market pricing posted on load boards and freight auctions to determine if your current carriers are in line with going rates.

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U.S. Logistics Manager’s Index Drops to an All Time Low in May

Supply Chain Matters

Noted was that one of the busiest times in freight logistics, the seasonal back-to-school retail stocking period, likely did not materialize. Supply Chain Matters highlights this week’s release of the U.S. Logistics Managers Index (LMI) that dropped to an all-time low for May 2023. Further reported was that volumes of U.S.

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REPOST: What Will Tomorrow’s Freight Broker Do with Ben Buchanan

The Logistics of Logistics

What Will Tomorrow’s Freight Broker Do with Ben Buchanan. Ben Buchanan and Joe Lynch talk about what tomorrow’s freight broker will do. Ben has a decade of experience in freight brokerage across various leadership roles, building best-in-class teams for high growth and scalability while delivering for the customer.

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What Will Tomorrow’s Freight Broker Do with Ben Buchanan

The Logistics of Logistics

What Will Tomorrow’s Freight Broker Do with Ben Buchanan. Ben Buchanan and Joe Lynch talk about what tomorrow’s freight broker will do. Ben has a decade of experience in freight brokerage across various leadership roles, building best-in-class teams for high growth and scalability while delivering for the customer.

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