How General Mills incorporated freight mini-bids for a more agile supply chain
General Mills has adopted shorter contracts and freight mini bids to handle increased demand during the pandemic. In the past,
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What are transportation mini-bids?
In the volatile truckload freight marketplace, transportation costs can change rapidly. And when the spot market surges, like we’ve seen
How technology is changing the game for small-to-mid sized carriers
While tools such as a TMS, load board, ELD and back-office systems are not new to the trucking industry, TMS solutions
How Valentine’s Day freight can be a thorn in the side of some carriers
On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy and gifts in the name of St. Valentine.
Top tax questions owner-operators ask
While death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, of the two, taxes come around way more often.
4 keys to forecasting accurate, reliable freight rates
In pricing, there’s a “zone of indifference,” which is the range of price points where the buyer will not change
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J.B. Hunt 360: Digital freight brokerage transforms trucking giant
J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson discusses the company’s journey from carrier to asset-based brokerage — along with its development of the
3 steps to avoid cargo scams
Here are measures that carriers can take to protect themselves against identity theft, double brokering, cargo theft and other scams.
Introducing the all-in-one trucking app
Life on the road isn’t easy. From finding parking and weigh stations, to refueling and finding your next load, it’s
Try the upgrade of the DAT Directory
For years, DAT has provided its load board users with a directory where they can to learn more about the
DAT adds automated ‘Book Now’ options to load board
Today, booking a load can be time-consuming for both carriers and brokers, involving multiple phone calls, emails, and back-and-forth negotiations. DAT