The Food Shippers of America Blog

In strong freight markets, capacity often masks weaknesses in partnerships between shippers and their providers. In softer or more volatile markets, the quality of relationships becomes more critical than price …

As food supply chains face ongoing pressures, from labor shortages and rising transportation costs to growing consumer expectations for freshness and visibility, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and trucking companies are …

Across more than 100,000 loads and $3B+ in high-stakes commodities, one pattern becomes clear: a food shipment rarely fails at the moment everyone notices. It usually fails earlier. The appointment …

Amazon recently announced the U.S. expansion of its less-than-truckload (LTL) freight beyond its current inbound-to-Amazon offering, to any type of destination, including third-party warehouses, distribution centers (DCs), and retail partners, …

When a large, national bakery and snack food manufacturer turned to Penske Logistics to optimize their middle mile logistics across a sprawling network, Penske delivered. The manufacturer’s middle mile was …

A powerful storm system sweeps across a major agricultural region overnight — flooding highways, delaying deliveries, and leaving grocery distributors scrambling to answer a simple question: Where are my shipments …

Trucking activity in the United States remained unchanged in April after increasing 1% in March, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. “April’s unchanged …

For shippers in the food industry that leverage third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and truck brokers, the ruling sends a clear message: carrier selection practices are now under much greater legal …

Orgain makes delicious, clean, organic nutritional products that range from powders and ready-to-drink beverages, to bars and hydration mixes. Orgain’s growing portfolio includes the No. 1 Plant Protein Powder Brand …

Rising consumer expectations, tighter regulatory requirements, and more complex supply chain needs are creating a higher focus on visibility for food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Leading food brands such as …