Frito-Lay makes first third-party EV delivery

Schneider's Freightliner eCascadias will begin handling drayage hauls for the snack giant in Southern California.

By Colin Campbell • April 17, 2023

How Quality Dairy built an in-house delivery program

The Michigan convenience store chain uses its own drivers instead of third-party workers.

By Jessica Loder • April 11, 2023

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

How an in-house fleet supports Love’s growing national footprint

The private fleet arm of the travel center operator expects to hire over 300 drivers this year.

By Larry Avila • April 10, 2023

Gatik rolls out AV deliveries for Kroger in Dallas

Automated refrigerated truck operations are expected to launch in Q2, and will run seven days a week.

By David Taube • March 20, 2023

US Postal Service spends more on ground transport as it shifts away from air cargo

Relying more on trucks than airplanes is one component in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's wide-ranging plan to improve the agency's financial health.

By Max Garland • March 16, 2023

Ryder’s supply chain business outshines other segments

Acquisitions over the past year strengthened operating revenue.

By David Taube • Feb. 22, 2023

Convoy to cut jobs, close Atlanta office

The layoffs come as the digital load board provider adjusts its customer service model and pushes profitability.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 17, 2023

Port of Long Beach supports push for single appointments system

Trucking groups have called for an easier way to access terminals after missed appointments contributed to port congestion at the height of the pandemic.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 9, 2023

Truck parts shortages set to ease in 2023

Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, although industry players still report lingering constraints.

By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2023

JB Hunt forecasts intermodal rebound in 2023

Intermodal President Darren Field told investors that “appropriately cautious” shippers want the carrier and its rail partner BNSF to prove they can achieve their service and velocity goals.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 23, 2023

Supply chains 2022: A year in pictures

Rising inflation, strike threats and slowing demand triggered a wave of business uncertainty following months of growth. Take a look back at 13 memorable moments.

By Edwin Lopez , Kelly Stroh , Sarah Zimmerman , Shaun Lucas • Jan. 10, 2023

Schneider expects 2023 intermodal boost from move to Union Pacific

Executives say the partnership with the railroad will boost transcontinental service and give the trucking carrier more access to trains.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 21, 2022

J&J Snack Foods taps NFI for managed logistics

After facing higher fuel costs year-over-year, the food distributor expects “$2 million to $4 million of opportunity” by outsourcing its logistics management.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 18, 2022

FedEx Freight tests dimensional LTL pricing

The pilot program takes into account the space a shipment requires in a truck, as well as the weight and shipping speed needed.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022

Port of LA cargo volumes drop as ongoing labor talks deter some shippers

The port handled 21.5% fewer containers last month compared to September 2021, and the ship backlog has receded.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 20, 2022

Hurricane Ian damage largely spares supply chains

Although some businesses will see delays, the disruption isn't expected to compare to the Texas deep freeze last February.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 18, 2022

Shipper initiative targets zero emission trucking fleets by 2040

Ikea, Unilever and Maersk are among the founding members of a push to phase out the heaviest, most polluting freight vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 27, 2022

Equipment outlook: Analysts differ on whether trucking industry will see relief in 2023

Supply chain constraints for OEMs could ease or worsen, depending on economic conditions.

By David Taube • Sept. 22, 2022

White House supply chain strategy shifts beyond 24/7 port operations

Port and Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Stephen Lyons said the initiative failed to gain traction due to the financial costs involved.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 20, 2022

Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina

The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes "all in" on the alternative fuel source.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 9, 2022

Bridgestone announces $550M plant expansion to meet demand for smart tires

The expansion will pave the way for the company to scale production of tires equipped with RFID tags.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 1, 2022

Plan for inland port in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert gains traction

Local officials signed off on a proposal that developers say could help relieve congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 16, 2022

White House supply chain data exchange doubles in size

Shippers, carriers and logistics providers have begun exchanging data as part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 12, 2022

Ships avoided Oakland in response to trucker protests: report

The Maersk Altair, for example, waited for three days off the Oakland coast before diverting to Long Beach.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 2, 2022

Fresh Del Monte doubles down on logistics services with 2 new deals

The produce company is stepping further into a different industry: end-to-end supply chain services.

By Alejandra Carranza , Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 1, 2022