Food distributors are often a necessary part of taking your brand to the next level. Their relationships with retail outlets are invaluable to many up and coming vendors. But using them correctly requires substantial effort and information. With seemingly hundreds of established and independent food distributors with varying connections, how do you choose when to […]

Shippers can expect tighter than typical capacity and possible delays next week, as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual Inspection Blitz from July 12-16. The safety event was initially scheduled for late May, but the COVID-19 outbreak forced its postponement. These twice-yearly inspection blitzes typically occur in late spring and late […]

Every industry has its own set of terms that are exclusive to the space. To an outsider, they may seem like a foreign language. Logistics is no exception. There are hundreds of logistics terms that make up the industry’s language. We will define some of the most prevalent in transportation for those of you who […]

A lot has happened during the first two quarters of this year. And as we head into the back half of 2020 with a global pandemic still looming, uncertainty will likely remain. However, the freight market, and the domestic economy, rebounded from April lows much quicker than anticipated over the last month. Whether that will […]

The unexpected upheaval to domestic commerce has thrown a wrench into many businesses’ 2020 plans. Vendors have had to overcome a multitude of issues since the COVID-19 outbreak began early this year. With the turmoil, like office closures and supply chain disruptions, many have looked for consistency. While that thought is understandable, it should not […]

It appears that 2020 will be known as the year of supply chain disruption. To potentially compound widespread logistics issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 1. And this year, the administration predicts […]

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound.   Currently, we are seeing signs of recovery. However, fluctuations are likely, and the road back to typical conditions will be bumpy.    Most states across the US have opened for business in some capacity. Even New York has taken […]

As we move into the fourth month of the US COVID-19 outbreak, businesses may begin returning to pre-pandemic operations as states begin reopening.   To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns.   Currently, we are seeing […]

Following the recent consumer demand surge prompted by the threat of the pandemic, truckload volumes have fallen off a cliff, as the entire non-essential industrial economy has shut down leaving a massive capacity glut in its wake.  Panic buying took hold of US consumers in late February and March, and as a result, retailers began […]