Emerging supply chain risk trends for 2022. And How to Adapt

The payment process can present a number of challenges within the freight industry, from dealing with errors in invoices to managing and protecting the sensitivity of the data they contain. As a result, many companies opt to outsource their payments to third parties who specialize in payments to save time and avoid the complexities altogether. And when it comes to selecting a payment method, carriers are opting for factoring over QuickPay six times more often, but both options have pros and cons. So how do you ensure that you’re selecting the payment route that’s right for your 3PL while still building carrier loyalty?To explore the benefits and drawbacks of these payment options and provide the information needed to ensure you’re making the best option to meet your needs, FreightWaves is partnering with TriumphPay to present an hourlong webinar

The effect of long dwell time on driver retention—NEW research! How Census Bureau capacity predictions influence the order of new trucks What it all means for your business—this year and beyond

In 2016, large trucks were involved in 475,000 total crashes that resulted in approximately 180,000 injuries and 4,564 fatalities. Although large truck crash rates are much lower than historical averages, the rate of injury and fatal crashes has risen during the 2010-to-2016 time frame.One of the most effective ways for fleets to reduce crash rates is to create an enhanced positive safety culture. Although changing culture within a fleet is difficult, it can be done.

Disruptions continue to affect organizations, including inflation and energy crises. A common reaction to growing uncertainties is to put on hold or stop innovation initiatives, including reducing the use of innovation labs. Innovation labs are a unit within the organization whose mission is to devise novel ideas that can either disrupt or complement the rest of the organization.