B-1 drivers offer unique value proposition for cross-border carriers

Freight movements between the U.S. and Mexico continue to grow, and ongoing nearshoring efforts show no signs of slowing. As more goods move across the border, conversations between carriers and insurance providers regarding B-1 truck drivers from Mexico are happening more frequently. While B-1 truck drivers from Mexico are able to enter the U.S. to…

UPS to close 200 sort centers in modernization push

UPS says a projected rebound in parcel demand combined with an aggressive strategy for network consolidation and automation to reduce excess capacity and labor costs will drive double-digit profit margins by 2026. Up to 200 facilities are slated for closure over a five-year period. The optimization plan, code-named Network of the Future, is expected to…

Fleet electrification does not have to break the bank

Electrifying truck freight transport to meet regulatory requirements and voluntary sustainability goals can be expensive and time consuming. One California company has figured out a way to get it done faster and at less cost than once thought possible.  Sustainability is a hot topic across the logistics industry. In addition, freight movement has been identified…