Today we are announcing our partnership with Sustainable Brands®, a growing global community of passionate individuals who are committed to leveraging environmental and social innovation to deliver exceptional business performance. We are joining more than 70 other companies worldwide committed to leveraging their unique role in business and society to pave the path towards a…
Category: Carriers
Occupational Licenses as a Barrier to Exit for Skilled Workers
Carrier bankruptcies over the past year have sparked some fears about whether there will be enough truck drivers when freight demand eventually rebounds. The freight industry is cyclical and the market can quickly shift. But fears that recent bankruptcies among trucking companies will prompt meaningful numbers of drivers to seek jobs in other industries may…
Trucking does not have a driver retention problem; trucking companies do
An abbreviated version of this article appeared on Trucks.com in February 2020 Driver turnover is notoriously high in the freight industry — with some estimates suggesting that, on average, trucking companies see their entire driver pool change over each year. Such eye-poppingly high turnover statistics would suggest a massive labor retention crisis. In a year…
The Logbook: The Making of a Legacy with Mandip Mahil
Convoy is dedicated to better understanding the everyday experiences and problems carriers face behind the wheel. Today, we sit down with Mandip Manhil from Puyallup, Washington to discuss his journey through the trucking industry. Mandip has been involved in trucking for over 20 years and first began using Convoy to find and book loads in…
Convoy Launches Hassle-Free Lumper Payments For Carriers Nationwide
Today, Convoy announced the launch of an industry-first feature for carriers: hassle-free lumper payments via EFS (Electronic Funds Source) integration in the Convoy’s mobile app. Carriers can now request and receive lumper payment codes immediately, with just a few taps on their mobile device – eliminating the time-consuming phone calls and out-of-pocket expenses that can…
Convoy Reaches 100% Automated Brokering in Top Freight Markets
Today, Convoy announced another first in the trucking industry: 100% automated brokering of loads to carriers, comprised of matching and freight pricing, on lanes in top freight markets including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Los Angeles, among others. In February 2019, Convoy announced 100% automated load matching. With today’s milestone, we have now achieved 100% automated…
Improving the lives of America’s 3 million truck drivers
Trucking is the backbone of commercial transportation in America. It’s not hard to see why: the vast majority of the things we interact with every day – the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the raw materials of the buildings in which we live and work we’re all likely on multiple trucks by…
Convoy Veteran Heroes: An oral history
Today we thank and recognize the servicemen and women nationwide for all they do to keep our country safe. Convoy has around 30 veterans working in all parts of the company in both our Atlanta and Seattle offices. Nine veterans, with more than 80 years of combined military service, answered our questions about their transition…
Veteran carriers: Enter to win a $500 fuel card
Many veterans have found a second calling in trucking. From Friday, Nov. 8 to Tuesday, Nov. 12 Convoy will honor those who served in the armed forces and continue to serve on the highways. As a small token of our gratitude to thank you for your service, Convoy is giving away three fuel cards (values…
Announcing direct-from-shipper loads, enabling carriers to access 10x more spot freight
Convoy has launched direct-from-shipper loads nationwide, a new capability that provides carriers access to 10x the amount of spot freight from America’s largest shippers. One of the biggest problems that carriers face is having to call and work with many different brokers to find the best next load to haul. It is very time consuming…
Automated Reloads Are Reducing Empty Mile Carbon Emissions by 45%
Today, Convoy is proud to share that bundling loads through our Automated Reloads program is yielding a 45% decrease in CO2 emissions from trucks running empty less often. Launched nationwide in June, Automated Reloads algorithmically groups multiple full-truckload shipments for carriers — minimizing empty miles, eliminating time wasted between loads, and lowering the resulting unnecessary…
Hassle-Free BOL Uploading From Your Computer or App
Today, we added a new capability to Carrier Web so carriers can now upload Bills of Lading (BOLs) directly from their computer, in addition to the Convoy mobile app. Carrier Web is an online tool for carriers and their office staff to centrally manage paperwork, assign loads to drivers, and track payment status. BOLs have…
Why Veteran Charmaria Gurley Started a Trucking Business
On Thanksgiving of 2015, while eating dinner with her siblings, Charmaria announced she was ready to quit her job in investments and start her own business. Her brother Martin, who was working as a company driver, said, “Why don’t you open a trucking company?” By Christmas, Charmaria had made up her mind: Once she got…
Thank you, carriers!
The Convoy team continuously works to make things better for carriers. We hear the issues you face each day and each day we aim to make it easier for you to earn more with less hassle, with access to all the information you need to successfully run your business. During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week,…
The Most Visited Truck Stops in the Lower 48
When you drive a heavy truck, highways are your second home and many truckers have strong preferences for where they stop their rigs. Inspired by American Trucking Association’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we identified the truck stop in every state most visited by our community of tens of thousands of carriers. When carriers turn…
5 Takeaways from GATS 2019
We had a great time meeting owner operators, dispatchers, and drivers in Dallas at The Great American Trucking Show . Whether or not you made it to GATS last week, we wanted to share takeaways we heard from industry professionals. 1. Low rates cause carriers to get creative Many owner operators, dispatchers, and drivers expressed…
Let’s talk the future of freight at the Great American Trucking Show
The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) kicks off today, Thursday August 22. We’re looking forward to meeting carriers from across the country! At Convoy, we’re focused on empowering carriers to earn more and find work hassle-free. Hearing from those of you on the road helps us improve the experience. Stop by the Convoy booth (#4033)…
Experience Hassle-Free Hauling with Convoy
We hear from carriers regularly that they want an easier way to find loads and get paid, all with less hassle. Convoy has developed products and features that help you do just that. Streamlined sign-up, easy search, and ability to bid on loads that match your preferences Get set up in minutes and book loads…
Michael Rivera Shares What He Loves About Driving for Himself, Plus Advice for New Owner Operators
Some kids know what they want to be when they grow up. Only a lucky few make their childhood dreams come true. Michael Rivera is one of them. He grew up in the era of Smokey and the Bandit. His dad drove for Greyhound for 20 years. “Driving is in my blood,” Michael says. “The…
Earn the most with Convoy’s app and features
Read about our TruckYeah Savings discounts. Keeping your trucks full and moving is the key to success in the freight hauling industry. Convoy is continually working to make it easier for you to earn more. Here are just a few of the reasons you’ll want to add Convoy to your toolkit so you can maximize…
