Truck Tonnage Rose 0.9% in August
Trucking activity in the United States increased again in August, pushing the level up to the highest point since December 2023.| blog.foodshippers.org
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Food shippers are entering one of the most demanding and opportunity rich periods of the year – the holiday season. With festive demand soaring and supply chains under pressure, success depends on early, strategic planning. From navigating tight capacity and unpredictable weather to ensuring product freshness and security, Q4 presents unique challenges that require precision, agility, and resilience.| Food Shippers Blog
At a basic level, freight is about moving goods from one dock to another. Shippers who're running full truckloads across the continental US have two main options: spot freight and contract freight. Spot freight offers flexibility when the market shifts overnight. Contract freight delivers predictability when stability matters most. But which of the two do you choose? At Forza Logistics Group, we’ve seen the stress of volatile rates and the relief of predictable agreements. So, trust us when...| Food Shippers Blog
Trucking activity in the United States increased again in August, pushing the level up to the highest point since December 2023.| blog.foodshippers.org
Top executives in food logistics share their thoughts on how to ensure safe operations and procedures.| blog.foodshippers.org
ATRI's Rebecca Brewster presented fresh insights from ATRI's Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry 2023 report at FSA's 2024 Annual Conference.| blog.foodshippers.org
Please join Food Shippers of America September 10-16, 2023 in celebrating our nation's drivers in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.| blog.foodshippers.org
One surprisingly simple gesture continues to earn outsized appreciation from drivers: access to clean and available restroom facilities.| blog.foodshippers.org
Tariffs have become a defining factor in global trade this year, and food companies are among the hardest hit. From rising input costs to disrupted sourcing strategies, the burden of tariffs is reshaping how food manufacturers, processors, retailers and distributors operate their businesses and, ultimately, their supply chains.| Food Shippers Blog
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Retailers are racing to meet rising consumer expectations for speed, and next-day delivery has quickly become the new standard in food and grocery. What was once a premium service is now a competitive necessity, as shoppers expect fresh produce, meal kits, and pantry staples to arrive almost as quickly as they can be ordered. From regional grocers to national food brands, companies are investing in smarter logistics, advanced cold-chain technology, and partnerships with last-mile carriers to ...| Food Shippers Blog
At Starbucks, a premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, every innovation circles back to a straightforward mission: Enhancing the art of coffee while strengthening human connection. The company’s technology isn’t meant to take center stage — it’s built to seamlessly support store partners, freeing them to focus on what matters most: the craft and the customer. The newest example of this philosophy is AI-powered automated counting, a too...| Food Shippers Blog
Each September, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week shines a spotlight on the men and women who keep America’s supply chains moving.| blog.foodshippers.org
Overcoming food logistics challenges depends on establishing a few best practices and using technology to do more with less—things Edge Logistics is doing.| blog.foodshippers.org
Supply chain managers in the food industry are constantly striving to achieve error-free shipments every time - but is this quest realistic?| blog.foodshippers.org
The North American food logistics market, estimated to top U.S. $40 billion in 2023, is forecast to almost double by 2032, rising to $79 billion.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food companies are reimagining their supply chains—not just to survive, but to thrive amid rapidly changing uncertainty.| blog.foodshippers.org
The cold chain logistics boom is happening – and much of it is managed and driven by you.| blog.foodshippers.org
We try to address a variety of topics here, so we didn’t plan to revisit English language proficiency (ELP) and related issues this month after diving into it in both August and June. And yet, here we are. As you surely know, a fatal truck crash in Florida on Aug. 12 has crystalized federal officials’ focus on foreign drivers as a critical truck safety problem. As humans, we at FTR obviously care as much about highway safety as anyone, but FTR as an organization does not focus on safety. ...| Food Shippers Blog
Wawa, Inc. has partnered with supply chain and retail planning platform RELEX Solutions to help automate manual processes.| blog.foodshippers.org
Shippers and their supply chain partners found significant relevance in this theme of the 68th Annual Food Shippers Conference| blog.foodshippers.org
The 69th Annual Food Shippers Conference took place last week, March 2-4, at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, CA.| blog.foodshippers.org
Technology is a powerful catalyst for supply chain success, enabling food enterprises to operate with greater speed, accuracy, and resiliency.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped again in April as the freight market remained choppy early in the second quarter.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in May as the freight market remained choppy.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in June as the freight market eroded during the last two months of the second quarter.| blog.foodshippers.org
Looking for the latest information on how you can help areas devastated by Hurricane Helene? American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) provides an update.| blog.foodshippers.org
Learn how fire turned Lahaina into a disaster area and how you can help through the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN).| blog.foodshippers.org
ALAN mobilizes for California fire relief, aiding with logistics and supply needs. Learn how the food chain community can support recovery efforts.| blog.foodshippers.org
As the first two quarters of 2025 come to a close, a clear trend is emerging: manufacturers are carrying less inventory across their networks.| blog.foodshippers.org
Unilever has 400 brands around the world - many of them are food-related products. Learn about it's supply chain and supplies.| blog.foodshippers.org
Learn how Food Shippers of America member Sysco is working to lower emissions throughout its supply chain.| blog.foodshippers.org
In honor of Earth Day, Food Shippers of America takes a closer look at food companies that are taking steps to become more planet-conscious.| blog.foodshippers.org
Cargill is building a soybean processing facility to meet rising oilseed demand. Learn more about the company’s broader soybean supply chain.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.4% in May after decreasing 1.7% in April.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.1% in June after increasing 1.2% in May.| blog.foodshippers.org
Tonnage hit bottom in April but increased in previous months. This freight market is volatile and last month’s index contracted erasing gains made.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.7% in April after decreasing 2.8% in March.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.8% in July after falling 0.3% in June of 2023.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.2% in February after increasing 0.6% in January.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 0.7% in January 2023 after increasing 1% in December.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 5.4% in March after increasing 0.9% in February.| blog.foodshippers.org
There is a myriad of events that can cause major disruptions in today’s supply chains. What can be done to anticipate these forces?| blog.foodshippers.org
Private and for-hire fleets have a number of alternatives to diesel. Experts explore electric vehicles (EV) and the growing reasons to consider them.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the U.S. contracted in December, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.| blog.foodshippers.org
Learn how food manufacturers, retailers and distributors have set ambitious goals to decarbonate their food chains and their current progress.| blog.foodshippers.org
A collaboration between Cargill, BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi, and Yara Marine Technologies has the potential to decarbonize cargo vessels by up to 30%.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.6% in May after decreasing 1% in April.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 5.4% in March after increasing 0.9% in February.| blog.foodshippers.org
ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 3.5% in January after increasing 1.2% in December.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.1% in October after declining 1.1% in September.| blog.foodshippers.org
With world events placing extraordinary pressures on people in need, FSA has made financial donations to worthwhile non-profits and charities.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States surged 3% in February, marking the largest sequential increase in several years.| blog.foodshippers.org
The American Logistics Aid Network, otherwise known as ALAN, has activated to support tornado survivors via our network of non-profit partners.| blog.foodshippers.org
The Food Shippers of America (FSA) has a long history of giving back to the industry and community at-large.| blog.foodshippers.org
The FSA Golf Tournament took place on March 2, during the 69th annual conference at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States was unchanged in January, despite a myriad factors that depressed freight volumes around the country.| blog.foodshippers.org
Food Shippers of America hosted its 68th annual conference March 3-5 at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.| blog.foodshippers.org
Giant Food, a leading regional grocery chain, recently announced the opening of a new Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Va.| blog.foodshippers.org
Dollar General is building distribution centers in AK, CO and OR to help the retailer combine efficiencies of DG Fresh and traditional supply chains.| blog.foodshippers.org
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is essential to PepsiCo.| blog.foodshippers.org
Interest in environmental responsibility is growing significantly among food shippers as there is an increased focus on sustainability in the industry.| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States contracted in November, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index| blog.foodshippers.org
Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in October, according to ATA's advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.| blog.foodshippers.org
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.1% in September after rising 1.7% in August.| blog.foodshippers.org
In 2023, transportation professionals question how GDP continues to grow while the portion of the economy linked to freight transportation remains weak.| blog.foodshippers.org
