PINC

AUGUST 24, 2020

Robinson and Iowa State University, favored shippers are receiving better pricing and service. truckload carriers and quantitatively measure the effects of “favored shipper” characteristics on transportation costs. Robinson and Iowa State University tell shippers to start using these strategies: Leverage live load flexibility.

Price Reduction 130

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Iowa Freight 130

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2015

What makes carriers prefer to move one shipper’s freight over another’s? Research shows that of all “favored shipper” qualities, longer dwell times result in higher transportation costs. Researchers at Iowa State University analyzed data provided by C.H. Robinson and TMC, a division of C.H. cost per load. per load.

Iowa 100

Iowa Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Freight 100

Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

I say one of the championships because in 16 days, the Walcott Truckers Jamboree at Iowa 81 will kick off. Need a major all-encompassing event this year, not just focused on trucks, Freightwaves Future of Freight Festival is coming up October 21-22, 2025.

Texas 52

Texas Houston Iowa America 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 21, 2013

I spent the day in Washington DC listening to a variety of really intelligent people talk about transportation planning models. A very interesting presentation was made by the Jennifer Murray on freight planning in Wisconsin. This may not sound like everybody’s idea of fun, but I found the discussion compelling and fascinating.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Network Software Scenario Planning 60

Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

Transportation 59

Transportation Rhode Island New Hampshire North Carolina 59

Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

Freight 52

Freight Rhode Island New Hampshire Delaware 52

CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Quarter-End Shipping Surges Impact Transportation Rates. Do month-end or quarter-end surges still affect your transportation costs? Our research at Iowa State University shows that transportation costs don’t actually rise during end-of-month surges. Well, you’re certainly not alone if you’re asking this age-old question!

Transportation 34

Transportation Shipping Modeling Iowa 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2017

How to Use Freight Attributes to Your Greatest Shipping Advantage | C.H. With the end of the year quickly approaching, some industries enter their busiest transportation season and others hit a shipping slowdown. In a previous post, I discussed aligning with service providers to best serve your freight attributes.

Freight 34

Freight Price Reduction Shipping Optimal Sourcing 34

Turvo

JUNE 8, 2020

A consultant, a tech wizard, a VP at a large Transportation company, and an ex-freight broker turned, a strategic sourcing specialist, turned HR consultant, mother of 3, trying to navigate her next career phase. Interestingly, we all had significant experience in the freight, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain world.

Supply Chain Planning Software 81

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software China Supply Chain Planning 81

TMC

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Companies continuously strive to optimize their freight operations by, for example, improving supply chain visibility, choosing simple or multi-stop delivery configurations, instituting pooling arrangements, and developing complementary crossdock facilities. Carriers can bestow this status on shippers they prefer to do business with.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning 48

Material Handling & Logistics

MAY 2, 2018

It was not until extensive research was conducted by a single Australian retailer that the community discovered that bananas were being mishandled in transport. From the wholesale manufacturers in Iowa to the farmers in Bangladesh, change is coming. Scott Nelson is CEO of Sweetbridge , a global blockchain alliance.

Waste Reduction 91

Waste Reduction Food Procurement Analytics Vendor Strategies 91

Freight Waves

JUNE 24, 2025

The hybrid approach allows Amazon to position products closer to customer households and reduce transportation distances. More specifically, it is changing existing rural delivery hubs into hybrid stations that serve multiple functions, including inventory storage and package preparation. Everybody loves fast delivery.

Inventory Reduction 84

Inventory Reduction Iowa Los Angeles Maryland 84

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 5, 2016

From surface transportation to global forwarding, our posts aim to fill you in on the topics that matter most. Anecdotal evidence claims that carriers look at shipper behaviors before deciding which company’s freight they will haul and what rate they will give them. Top Findings: What Makes a “Favored Shipper”?

Iowa 34

Iowa Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Research 34

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Whether or not this is true, this is a good opportunity to examine your processes to determine if there are strategies you can employ that will help position your freight to be as attractive as possible in an environment where carriers are seeking freight that minimizes driver down time. It’s time to truly think about transit time.

Price Reduction 38

Price Reduction Iowa Freight Electronics 38

Freight Waves

JUNE 9, 2025

For example, one strike lasted just 12 days, against Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) in Ottumwa, Iowa. Workers at Fleet Transportation Corp. It’s notable because the union said Fleet Transport Corp. The union said the company signed the National Master Automobile Transports Agreement.

Florida 111

Florida Tampa Texas Iowa 111

Zipline Logistics

JULY 28, 2020

Menards services 12 distribution centers throughout its territory with facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri, and South Dakota. Booking freight without a deliberate plan can undercut your relationship with the retailer. Background About Menards.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2013

LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight. YRC Freight is the third largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.2B YRC Freight has 9.2% YRC Freight is the largest subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. Yellow Transportation was founded in 1924 by A.J. LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight Equipment & People.

Puerto Rico 100

Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Freight Oklahoma City 100

Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2014

If freight demand grows as it is projected to, the driver shortage could balloon to nearly 240,000 drivers by 2022.” What is the Future of Truckload Transportation? Transportation Management driver shortage driverless trucks Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 self-driving trucks transportation trucking Wolfe Research'

El Paso 244

El Paso Netherlands Modeling Modeling Software 244

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

We have written about the truck driver shortage quite often and its impact on transit times and freight costs. One sector that is dealing with this now is fuel transportation. The companies that transport fuel to gas stations are scrambling to find qualified drivers to deliver every shipment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software San Antonio Logistics Virginia 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 8, 2021

UK freight shipping costs quadruple after Brexit, COVID. This means that it can be stored and transported in regular refrigeration trucks. Hy-Vee is also administering the Moderna vaccine to frontline health care workers in Iowa and Minnesota. A Canadian “buy-local” effort fights Amazon on its own turf.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 53

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Los Angeles Long Beach 53

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2015

white paper that was based on research conducted by Iowa State University in conjunction with C.H. In the white paper, the researchers measured which characteristics make an impact on transportation costs for “favored shippers.” This in turn creates more attractive freight for carriers. The driver has 24 pallets to deliver.

Cost Reduction Strategies 34

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 34

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 6, 2016

New Overtime Rules "A Slap in the Face" to Freight Brokers. Regarding the Texas lawsuit, it’s unclear whether the court will hold a hearing or issue any decision before December 1, according to Will Sehestedt, government affairs manager for the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a trade organization for freight brokers.

South Carolina 120

South Carolina Nebraska Utah Texas 120

DAT Solutions

APRIL 6, 2017

DAT has launched a new benchmarking service for freight brokers that provides a level of detail found nowhere else in the industry. The webinar also includes an educational presentation on a current topic relevant to freight brokers. Moore has been part of a 2-year pilot program that has developed and refined the benchmarking product.

Benchmarking 70

Benchmarking Iowa Oregon Just-in-Time 70

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 8, 2021

UK freight shipping costs quadruple after Brexit, COVID. This means that it can be stored and transported in regular refrigeration trucks. Hy-Vee is also administering the Moderna vaccine to frontline health care workers in Iowa and Minnesota. A Canadian “buy-local” effort fights Amazon on its own turf.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 136

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Los Angeles Long Beach 136

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Same-day delivery is not currently available in Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming, and delivery of orders containing alcohol is currently limited to select stores in Illinois and Florida. The largest U.S. This year, Union Pacific Corp. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 273

Logistics Network Optimization Software GEP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 273

DAT Solutions

JUNE 14, 2016

Gerald Moore of Hybrid Transit says his DAT Keypoint transportation management software was a great help in tracking the commissions paid to each of his 42 employees. A Good TMS Can Help. That helped him determine which employees were subject to the new overtime rules. Learn more about DAT Keypoint.

Analytics Software 70

Analytics Software Iowa Freight Expense Reduction 70

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

No matter your industry, company size, or overall transportation spend, use these four transportation market insights to guide your development of a strong, resilient logistics strategy. Segmenting a freight portfolio by the attributes of the freight, affords for alignment with the market’s capabilities and interests.

Price Reduction 44

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Transportation Price Mitigation Strategies 44

DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

DAT load boards provide the largest and most trusted digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more than 279 million loads and trucks posted annually, plus insights into current spot market and contract rates based on $57 billion in real transactions. loads per truck. California.

Minnesota 70

Minnesota Turkey Minneapolis North Carolina 70

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

Illinois is the only state that has all seven Class I freight railroads. It is the 3rd largest in total freight railroads. Content Summary: Iowa has 4,389 miles of railway lines, with 2,431 miles of railway tracks classified as Class 1. Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure includes: · Six interstate highways.

North Dakota 85

North Dakota Kentucky Fort Worth Manufacturing Procurement 85

TMC

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Whether or not this is true, this is a good opportunity to examine your processes to determine if there are strategies you can employ that will help position your freight to be as attractive as possible in an environment where carriers are seeking freight that minimizes driver down time. It’s time to truly think about transit time.

Price Reduction 62

Price Reduction Iowa Electronics Freight 62

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Freight 40

Freight Shipping Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Freight 40

Freight Shipping Rhode Island South Dakota 40

Freight Center

JANUARY 1, 2019

Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Yes indeed, freight shipping prices do vary by state. Additionally, our freight experts are here to guide you through the process if needed.

Freight 40

Freight Shipping Rhode Island South Dakota 40

TMC

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Whether or not this is true, this is a good opportunity to examine your processes to determine if there are strategies you can employ that will help position your freight to be as attractive as possible in an environment where carriers are seeking freight that minimizes driver down time. It’s time to truly think about transit time.

Price Reduction 48

Price Reduction Iowa Electronics Freight 48

TMC

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Whether or not this is true, this is a good opportunity to examine your processes to determine if there are strategies you can employ that will help position your freight to be as attractive as possible in an environment where carriers are seeking freight that minimizes driver down time. It’s time to truly think about transit time.

Price Reduction 48

Price Reduction Iowa Electronics Freight 48

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2023

Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 261

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2015

What makes carriers prefer to move one shipper’s freight over another’s? Research shows that of all “favored shipper” qualities, longer dwell times result in higher transportation costs. Researchers at Iowa State University analyzed data provided by C.H. Robinson and TMC, a division of C.H. cost per load. per load.

Price Reduction 34

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Iowa Freight 34