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Wasted Space and Damaged Freight Overshadowed Favorable Conditions for Businesses in 2022
March 31, 2023
According to 200 transportation and logistics professionals surveyed by Flock Freight and Drive Research, only 55 percent of shippers filled their trucks to capacity last year. The rest were unable to fill 25 out of 53 linear feet of deck space. The combined empty space on trucks revealed an even greater cost for businesses: one in five truckloads (TL) shipments moved completely empty in 2022. The cost of shipping air is compounded with substantial fees, damage, and shipment delays tied to the freight industry’s...
Top Issues Affecting Shippers Last Year
March 30, 2023
2022’s deflationary market conditions gave shippers more flexibility and service options. In 2022, consumer buying habits slowed given the rising inflation rate and global trade seemed to come to a halt — thus resulting in a deflationary market. Shippers began to see an excess in inventory leftover from last year’s demands.
6 Lessons from CSCMP EDGE 2022 to Improve Shipping Freight & Supply Chain Inefficiencies
October 26, 2022
CSCMP EDGE 2022 was one for the books, with the conference being held in Nashville it was the perfect place for supply chain professionals to gather, discuss transportation challenges, and brainstorm creative solutions.
Inefficiency - Not Just the Labor Shortage - Is Breaking Supply Chains
October 26, 2022
This report reveals new data and actionable insights to help today’s shippers overcome their most pressing challenges.
Today’s Post-Pandemic Parcel Delivery Marketplace
September 6, 2022
Three of our top parcel industry sources offer their respective takes on one of the most ubiquitous parts of freight transportation and logistics - parcel and last-mile delivery, and with providers and carriers continuing to have the upper hand over shippers, they suggest to leave no stone unturned when it comes to carrier selection and leveraging partnerships.
A Shipper’s Guide to Navigating Post-Pandemic 2022 Holiday Freight
August 25, 2022
In this educational and informative guide, we take a look at how to navigate the shifting market demands with these industry insights and tips for maintaining a steady supply chain during this peak shipping season.
Shared Truckload Freight Increases Carrier Revenue by 20%
June 29, 2022
Carriers can earn an additional $200 per day by hauling shared truckloads.
Prioritizing Partials: Taking Midsize From Overlooked To Always Booked
June 29, 2022
In this whitepaper, we look at how the shipping industry overlooks partials more than any other load size, and how a new service option offers a different and more cost-effective solution - Shared Truckload!
Flock Freight Honored For Its Terminal-Free, Carbon-Neutral Shared Truckload Technology
June 9, 2022
Flock Freight is ranked number 14 on the tenth annual CNBC Disruptor 50 List!
How Toshiba Achieved a 99.3% Damage-Free-Shipment Rate While Reducing Costs
June 7, 2022
Find out how noted technology company Toshiba America Business Solutions is cutting costs and increasing customer satisfaction by switching from less-than-truckload, LTL, to shared truckload, STL.
5 Ways for Driving Sustainability within Your Organization
May 1, 2022
When you’re ready to up your organization’s sustainability efforts, start by challenging the common assumption that industry and sustainability don’t mix - here are 5 ways to build sustainability into your corporate value system.
Flock Freight 2021 Annual Impact Report
April 20, 2022
Here’s how Flock Freight® drove positive change for people and the planet in 2021.
Study Finds Traditional Freight Shipping Inefficient & Costly According to Shippers across the US
March 22, 2022
According to a study by Drive Research, 96% of LTL shippers reported 1 to 4-day delays on shipments, and over 50% of truckloads are moving at less-than-max capacity.
Shippers Nationwide Find Traditional Freight Modes Inefficient and Costly
March 18, 2022
This report reveals new data and actionable insights to help today’s shippers overcome their most pressing challenges.
Raising the Bar on Sustainability Reporting
January 25, 2022
This paper provides a technical guide to calculating the sustainability of Flock Freight’s shared truckload solution.