May 18, 2021How to Get the Perfect Spot Rate: 8 Rules of Freight QuotingEvery shipper — no matter how big or small — has to move at least some of their freight on the spot market. Whether you have unplanned shipments, service failures, or not enough volume to secure contract pricing, if you move freight, you will have to get spot quotes. Though…Logistics7 min readLogistics7 min read
May 18, 20215 Things Shippers Need to Know about the Truck Driver ShortageCOVID-19 has (among many other things) disrupted the labor market. Even with high unemployment, some industries, such as manufacturing and retail, are having a tough time filling jobs. This has been especially true in the commercial trucking market, where the “driver shortage” has been a topic of conversation (and debate)…Trucking4 min readTrucking4 min read
May 18, 2021What is Power Only Trucking? (& How 3PLs Combine It with Leased Trailers)When sourcing truckload capacity, most people assume that the truck and trailer always come together as one complete package, owned and operated by the same carrier. That’s usually how it works, but it’s not always the case. Trucks and trailers are designed to break apart, and by considering these as…Logistics6 min readLogistics6 min read
Jan 13, 2021What Shippers and Carriers Need to Know About the Evolution of Last Mile LogisticsAmit Prasad, VP of Supply Chain & Data Science at Coyote Logistics, has spent the past decade living and breathing supply chain data. …Logistics4 min readLogistics4 min read
Jan 13, 2021State of the Global Logistics Market: 2020 Trends in Shipper & 3PL RelationshipsThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused extreme volatility across global supply chains. From raw material procurement and inventory management, to international transportation and fulfillment, shippers in all industries were faced with incredible challenges throughout 2020. In the current environment, supply chain flexibility has become the top priority, and shippers continue turning…Logistics8 min readLogistics8 min read
Nov 13, 2020Advancing Your Supply Chain Sustainability: 5 Steps to Keep Getting GreenerAs the effects of climate change continue to create volatility and disruption across supply chains, sustainability has become an increasingly popular topic in the logistics industry. Shippers around the world are ramping up their commitment to implementing environmentally conscious solutions. According to Coyote’s new original research study, Sustainable Supply Chain…Sustainability6 min readSustainability6 min read
Nov 13, 2020Starting Your Supply Chain Sustainability Program (in 5 Simple Steps)In recent years, the logistics industry has found a new sense of urgency when it comes to sustainability. As concerns about climate change continue to ramp up, shippers around the world are more committed than ever before to implementing sustainable supply chain solutions.Sustainability6 min readSustainability6 min read
Nov 13, 202015 Things We Learned at the Digital Summit: Key Takeaways from the Virtual EventOn September 30th and October 1st, we hosted thousands of supply chain professionals from around the globe during the Coyote Logistics Digital Summit. This free, virtual event featured over 35 speakers from leading organizations like CSCMP and UPS. …Supply Chain10 min readSupply Chain10 min read
Nov 12, 2020What Shippers and Carriers Need to Know About the Evolution of Last Mile LogisticsAmit Prasad, VP of Supply Chain & Data Science at Coyote Logistics, has spent the past decade living and breathing supply chain data. …Last Mile4 min readLast Mile4 min read
Nov 12, 20203 Types of Intermodal Pricing Every Shipper Should KnowEvery truckload shipper should have intermodal as a part of their strategy — cost-savings and predictable pricing are key reasons. But how many shippers understand what actually goes into an intermodal rate? While getting an intermodal rate from a reliable intermodal provider is straightforward (they take care of everything), having…Supply Chain8 min readSupply Chain8 min read
