The Food Shippers of America Blog

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 …

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 …