As has been reported, after months of negotiations UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) reached a new labor contract. All the specifics, however, have not been fully resolved or revealed. In a recent Teamsters’ conference call,[…]

Over the course of about 15 years, the supply of truck drivers in the U.S. has dwindled. This means the trucking industry has been dealing with the growing problem of a US driver shortage – in particular, long-haul drivers – for while. At the same[…]

There are many areas that companies can look at to reduce small parcel shipping costs and improve their shipping process. Yet, many businesses still struggle to keep their small parcel shipping costs under control, especially with so few carriers to[…]

Manufacturers, distributors, and other freight shippers are all concerned about the rising cost of shipping. Matching invoices to the original quoted price has become an important step in keeping shipping costs in check. Carrier freight invoices are[…]