The Food Shippers of America Blog

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 …

Simplified inbound logistics supplier program expands Walmart’s first-mile capabilities for prepaid suppliers by using its national supply chain network. Suppliers send products under a single national P.O. to one location, …

A growing number of transportation teams have turned network drift from a year-end surprise into something they manage in real time, and in today's market that's becoming a real competitive …

Dan Egan, Agent for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, recently led a research study on the state of the temp-controlled LTL industry, which found there were five themes that emerged from …

Becoming a “shipper of choice” has quickly shifted from a nice-to-have distinction to a competitive necessity in food supply chains. In a market where capacity tightens, expectations rise, and disruptions …