trucking Archives

Cargo theft reporting during January 25-31

Cargo theft reporting during January 25-31 was down significantly from the week prior After last week’s record high numbers for 2017, which saw documented thefts rise to almost three times more than the week before, cargo theft plummeted by eleven incidents. Only seven events occurred this week, and all of the thefts happened over the weekend. Four additional events from the week of January 17-24 were received by CargoNet, the industry authority

What 3PL companies can offer shippers beyond standard carriers

When it comes to making the choice between working with a 3PL or directly with a carrier, the question is -- How much time and capacity does your business have to devote to logistics? Hiring a carrier means dealing another vendor, which involves getting quotes, handling paperwork, and overseeing the shipping process in-house. When you work with a 3PL, you gain a partner with the expertise and resources to manage your complete

January diesel fuel prices stay stable

This week and during the rest of January, diesel fuel prices remain even After enduring a steady increase at the pump that saw prices rise nearly twelve cents in the last weeks of 2016, January diesel fuel prices remained steady, only fluxing 2.4 cents. Down for the third week in a row, but only seven tenths of a cent, the national average of on-highway diesel fuel prices fell to $2.562. Prices are still

Domestic cargo theft reporting nearly triples this week

Cargo theft reporting reveals the most incidents recorded in 2017 This week in cargo theft reporting produced the highest number of events to date in the new year. At least two thefts occurred per day, with the majority happening on Sunday the 22nd and Monday the 23rd. Eighteen incidents were recorded from January 18-24, up an astonishing eleven from last week. Eight extra events from the week of January 10-17 were received

Diesel fuel prices fall, but are still up significantly from last year

Diesel fuel prices fall, but only slightly Truckers find relief at the the pump when diesel fuel prices fall again this week. Though the price reduction wasn’t considerable, this marks the second week in a row that diesel saw a decline. The national average of on-highway diesel fuel prices decreased to $2.569, down just 1.6 cents from the last week. According to last year’s numbers, prices have increased nearly fifty cents from when

Diesel fuel prices drop for the first time in 2017

Diesel fuel prices drop after weeks on the rise After a six week climb to prices that haven’t been seen at the pump since summer of 2015, diesel fuel prices drop only marginally. The national average of on-highway diesel fuel prices fell slightly to $2.585, down 1.2 cents from the prior week. However, prices have inflated 47.3 cents more than the same time last year, when diesel was $2.112 a gallon, as

January 11-17 Cargo Theft Reporting Summary

Texas reports most incidents in January 11-17 cargo theft report Seven incidents were recorded in the January 11-17 cargo theft report, down two from the week prior. Four additional events from 1/3-1/10 were received this week by CargoNet, the industry leader in cargo theft prevention and recovery. This week Texas took back the top cargo theft hot spot from California after a two-week streak. One of the incidents was classed as fraud,

January 4-10 Cargo Theft Reporting Summary

California reports most incidents in January 4-10 cargo theft report Nine incidents were recorded in the January 4-10 cargo theft report, four more than the week prior. Five additional cargo theft incidents from 12/27-1/3 were received this week by CargoNet. For the second week in a row, California was the country’s cargo theft hot spot with three reported thefts. The stolen commodities included a tractor, which was taken from a warehouse/distribution center,

Tag: trucking

HOME • OUR STORY • OUR NETWORK • OUR SOLUTIONS • WHO WE SERVE • OUR TECHNOLOGY • CAREERS • CONTACT