Last year, the Federal Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act. This removal left it up to each state to make their own rules for the plant, causing confusion among the states and regulators on what to do next. Now, in some states growing hemp remains illegal, some states allow for the growth […]
You know you need to get there, but how? Customers’ heightened demands have changed expectations for shippers dramatically. Many companies are struggling to figure out how to compete with successful companies like Amazon, who have raised the bar for shipping excellence. In addition, shippers and 3PL providers must deal with a highly fragmented carrier market, […]
As your company grows, seeking out new final mile carriers that fit your business needs can be difficult. With a variety of service levels, service areas, and capabilities, each last mile carrier is unique. Finding, selecting, and integrating with each carrier is time consuming and expensive. eTrac provides confidence in your final mile, by making […]
Are drones taking jobs or improving operations? Eyes have been on the sky for final mile delivery for decades. Drone delivery is now a reality in many large cities, but opponents of the new technology are claiming that it’s taking peoples’ jobs, not being well regulated and impacting the public’s safety. Is it possible, though, […]
When trying to keep up with demand, finding new employees can feel impossible. What if you’re looking in the wrong place? Stay at home moms are the all-too-forgotten segment of the market. They’re looking for ways to contribute to their family’s budget or completely support them. They have a unique set of requirements when looking […]
A lot of responsibility rests on the shoulders of your final mile carrier. They can be the only face-to-face interaction your customer has with your brand ; they’re ensuring legal compliance for specialized deliveries; and they’re carrying your precious products. Finding a final mile carrier you trust to do all the above can be stressful. Here are a few […]
You grew your fleet during the Holidays to accommodate the overload, expecting to have to let some of your independent contractors go when the order volume dropped. But what if you could maintain those numbers year round, even during the slow seasons? Technology has changed the final mile industry forever, and new verticals are rising […]
The economy is on fire. New trends in consumer buying habits are setting the final mile home delivery industry ablaze. It’s time for you, the final mile carrier, to take advantage of this growth, break into new markets and expand. And naturally, the country is in the middle of a driver shortage. But, how do […]
Many companies have tried and failed to bring fully automated warehouses into fruition. Perhaps one of the most famous failures, Elon Musk, even stated: “Humans are underrated.” Now, Mujin Tokyo, a Japanese company, is the first in the world to create a completely humanless warehouse successfully. Adding automated robots to your warehouse can help you save […]
Time and time again, the biggest complaint we hear from our logistics partners is that they’re struggling with final mile carrier compliance. Carriers aren’t delivering packages on time, they’re not obtaining the signatures needed, or they’re not providing adequate updates on the shipment’s progress. All of this information is vital to you, the shipper, to […]