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Though new cases of COVID-19 continue to drop across the country, extreme ordering and waves of panic hoarding during the pandemic seriously impacted consumer behavior and supply chains. Truckers were happy today, but how will that look in a year—or more.

The truckload capacity market moves in cycles of supply and demand with four major shifts in the past 15 years. Is there more volatility in today's market, or is that just our perception? Three industry experts weigh in on how market dynamics are changing—and why.

Telematics give fleet managers insight into productivity, efficiency, and driver safety, yet best practices for staying on track include as many don'ts as there are dos.

Outgoing TIA Board Chairman Brian Evans looks back at a lifetime fascination with problem-solving and shares core lessons he’s learned about surviving and thriving in business and developing a healthier, happier outlook on life.

As labor rates continue to rise, accounting for nearly 65% of total fulfillments costs, many operations are seeking streamlined processes and automated equipment to improve production efficiency.

The logistics industry continues to be a major target of cybercriminals with damages estimated at more than $6 trillion annually by 2021. At an average cost of $150 per stolen record, and the possibility of lawsuits in the wake of a breach, a cybersecurity strategy is crucial to protect company and customer data.

Tracking has become less about location points and more about having the visibility to realize and reduce costs along to the entire supply chain.

Consumer habits are sticky, and it’s clear that even post-vaccine, consumer behaviors and a digital economy are here to stay.

Arguably, the “Amazon Effect” has had many far-reaching implications, including significant advances in technology for the transportation industry.

Emily Johnson of eTractFinalMile talks with Brian Byrd of Transportation Impact, about the parcel delivery sector and how national carriers’ surcharges and capacity caps will affect the upcoming holiday “true peak.”