Supply Chain Tech

Fri 10 Jul Trucking & Freight IATA Direct Air Waybill Changes Put Forwarder Contracts and Cargo Cover Under Review Breeze says forwarders should check airline contracts and cargo insurance as the revised IATA air waybill framework reshapes liability questions.

Thu 9 Jul Trucking & Freight 11 Security Questions Freight Forwarders Should Ask ERP Vendors Assess encryption, access controls, incident handling and recovery before trusting a freight ERP with shipment and customer data.

Mon 6 Jul Trucking & Freight Fleet Dash Cameras Can Protect Drivers During July’s Road Travel Surge AAA projects 72.2 million July travelers. Dash camera footage can document collisions, support driver coaching and help fleets manage claims.

Wed 1 Jul Trucking & Freight Freight Forwarders Risk Customer Churn Through Slow Quotes and Poor Visibility Slow quotations, delayed updates and disputed invoices can erode shipper trust over time, even when freight rates remain competitive.

Fri 26 Jun Supply Chain Tech DHL eCommerce Uses AI to Speed Contract Reviews and Customer Case Research DHL eCommerce says AI cuts customer case research from four to six hours to two to five minutes and supports faster contract reviews.

Wed 24 Jun Trucking & Freight Freight Forwarder Software in 2026: What One Platform Needs to Handle Forwarders weighing new software should assess shipment execution, live job profitability, customer visibility, data controls and scale in one platform.

Wed 17 Jun Trucking & Freight Summer Fleet Maintenance Checklist: Tires, Cooling Systems and Driver Readiness Prepare fleet vehicles for summer with checks for tires, cooling, brakes, batteries, visibility and emergency supplies.

Sun 14 Jun Ocean Shipping & Ports WIFM Mentorship Program Opens Applications to Fleet Professionals WIFM is accepting applications for its AFLA mentorship program through July 1, with pairings planned for mid-August and a paid mentee option for nonmembers.

Fri 12 Jun Trucking & Freight Oversized Loads: Dimensions, Permits and Route Planning for Truck Shipments Oversized freight can trigger permits, special markings, escort vehicles and travel limits. Requirements vary by state, so route planning matters.

Thu 4 Jun Trucking & Freight Freight Shipment Tracking Starts With the BOL or PRO Number Use the BOL or PRO number to check truck freight status, and keep documents organized so updates and delivery records are easy to verify.

Wed 3 Jun Trucking & Freight Summer Fleet Readiness: Tires, Cooling Systems and Driver Fatigue A summer fleet plan should pair documented vehicle checks with fatigue controls, emergency supplies and clear driver procedures.

Mon 1 Jun Ocean Shipping & Ports AFLA’s WIFM Mentorship Program Sets July 1 Application Deadline WIFM is accepting applications from corporate fleet professionals through July 1, with mentor pairings planned for mid-August.

Thu 28 May Ocean Shipping & Ports Fleet Lease Residual Value Shapes Monthly Costs and End-of-Term Equity Residual assumptions affect fleet payments, replacement timing and who keeps any value above the contract figure when vehicles leave service.

Wed 27 May Ocean Shipping & Ports High-Volume Contract Packing: Keeping Quality, Traceability and Fulfilment in Control Scaling packing across retail and D2C needs disciplined workflows, quality checks and live stock visibility to keep orders accurate and traceable.

Mon 25 May Supply Chain Tech Open-End vs. Closed-End Fleet Leases: Costs, Risk and Fit Open-end leases suit variable, high-mileage fleets; closed-end leases offer predictable costs for fleets with steady use and lower mileage.

Sun 24 May Supply Chain Tech A Driver’s 2017 Account Questions an $895 Dealer Gap Insurance Offer A 2017 car buyer declined an $895 gap insurance charge, citing a much cheaper Progressive quote and urging buyers to check every contract line.

Fri 22 May Trucking & Freight Fleet TCO: Where to Cut Vehicle, Fuel and Maintenance Costs Fleet costs extend beyond purchase price. Lifecycle analysis, driver habits, fuel controls, maintenance and resale value shape total cost of ownership.

Fri 1 May Warehousing & Fulfillment Leasing or Buying Business Vehicles in Canada: How to Weigh the Trade-Offs Canadian businesses can compare leasing and buying by looking at cash flow, vehicle use, ownership plans and tax treatment.

Wed 22 Apr Trucking & Freight FCL vs. LCL Shipping: Costs, Transit Times and Handling Risks FCL suits larger, urgent or sensitive loads; LCL can lower costs for smaller shipments. Compare quotes around the 12–20 CBM break-even range.

Tue 21 Apr Trucking & Freight Five Ways Canadian Fleets Can Cut Fuel Costs in 2026 Driver coaching, fuel spend controls, maintenance and route planning can curb fleet fuel waste; EV pilots help assess longer term options.