The Food Shippers of America Blog

As others spread doom and gloom or pie in the sky, FTR has held off on crafting major changes to our economic forecasts based on tariff fallout, mostly because of …

Trucking activity in the United States slipped in March, giving back a little more than half of the gain from February. Specifically, truck freight tonnage decreased 1.5% after surging 28% …

Thieves targeting freight shipments—sometimes with an emphasis on food shipments—are costing the supply chain up to $35 billion annually and fueling price inflation for consumers. Strategic theft has risen 1,500% …

Having options as a food shipper is always a good thing. Having them all available in one place is even better. When you have freight ready to move, you want …

When describing what makes a shipper of choice, this saying applies: “Everything I’ve ever needed to know I learned in kindergarten.” The term “shipper of choice” refers to those who …

President Trump said he will levy import taxes on China, Japan and others equal to half of what they charge the U.S., based upon White House Calculations. Essentially the US …

A significant portion of supply chain activities in the food industry relies on the ability to manufacture, store and transport temperature-sensitive food ingredients and products – and it’s rapidly growing …

In an era where supply chain agility and cost efficiency define success, food shippers operating multiple distribution centers (DCs) are increasingly looking for ways to streamline logistics. One strategy gaining …

Operating private fleets are a significant initiative by many food companies in management their supply chains. In fact, nine of the top 10 private fleets in North America are food …

Trucking activity in the United States surged 3% in February, marking the largest sequential increase in several years. February’s gains followed a slight decline in January, according to the American …