Archive for the “Transportation” Category
From Guesswork to Ground Truth: A Shipper’s Guide to Quote Accuracy
Authored by Joe Tillman on July 24, 2025
In our recent LTL 203 Session 3 “Reduce Invoice Surprises” discussion with Karl Manrodt, CLTL Instructor, and Scooter Sayers, director business development at Cubiscan, we unpacked the practical reasons these surprises persist—and, more importantly, how to eliminate them. Today’s post distills that conversation into four action‑oriented lessons you can apply before your next shipment leaves the dock.
Connections 2025 day two recap
Authored by SMC³ on July 9, 2025
After a packed opening day of SMC³ Connections, day two grabbed the baton and kept the momentum going with standout leadership talks and expert panels covering everything from supply chain resilience to AI innovation and the evolving dynamics of global trade. As LTL and logistics professionals gathered for another round of revealing discussion and fresh […]
Inside the Evolving World of Reverse Logistics and The Final Mile
Authored by SMC³ on May 22, 2025
One-click orders and doorstep convenience have caused a new problem for logistics. It’s no longer only about getting things to consumers, but it’s also about getting them back.
Recession vs. Reinvention: Where does LTL go in 2025?
Authored by SMC³ on May 8, 2025
SMC³ recently hosted an exclusive webinar delving into seismic industry shifts, offering detailed insights into tariff, impacts, the state of play in the LTL market and manufacturing outlooks.
The fastest route to better efficiency
Authored by SMC³ on September 19, 2024
LTL application program interfaces (APIs) are invaluable tools when it comes to improving 3PL operations. They heighten visibility, eliminate manual processes, and enable businesses to take a streamlined approach to shipping management.
Is sustainability moving too fast? Day 3 at SMC3 Connections grapples with policy problems
Authored by SMC³ on July 12, 2024
LTL continues to grapple with how sustainability concerns are poised to reshape the industry in the coming years. Promising innovations from within the industry and stringent regulations imposed by state and federal agencies all but guarantee seismic shifts on the near horizon. The question on everyone’s lips: will these changes transform the industry for the better – or do they have the potential to destroy it?