Month: September 2025

The U.S. Postal Service is investing in next-generation package sorting machines to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Two systems being deployed are based on similar technology, but differ in scale.  The quasi-independent agency recently completed testing a prototype package sorter that will enable it to increase processing capacity and retire some of its older… Continue reading USPS installs speedy, next-gen package sorting machines 

This year’s DAT Shipper Summit was another huge success, bringing together leaders from across the nation to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges together. It was more than a conference; it was a collaborative forum designed to help us all navigate uncertainty, refine procurement strategies, and make confident, data-driven decisions. The energy and insights shared by… Continue reading Shipper Summit recap: What’s next for freight?

https://loadpivot.com/ Founded 2020 John Ferguson, Founder & CEO Founded in 2020, Pivot Supply Chain Solutions has quickly made its mark in the freight brokerage industry. From a basement startup to a growing company with offices in Tennessee and Illinois, Pivot’s story is one of persistence, community, and big ambitions. Building a business from the ground… Continue reading Customer Spotlight: Pivot Supply Chain Solutions

Today ATRI released the 2025 findings of its leading costs and performance benchmarking report, An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. The industry’s average cost of operating a truck in 2024 was $2.260 per mile, a 0.4 percent decline compared with the previous year.  However, when lower fuel costs are excluded, marginal costs rose… Continue reading New ATRI Report Shows Trucking Profitability Severely Squeezed by High Costs, Low Rates

ATRI today released new research detailing a notable demographic shift in the U.S. truck driver workforce. The research examines how broader societal and labor force trends are reshaping the industry and presents strategies for motor carriers to engage younger, more diverse, and historically underrepresented populations.