Brooklyn’s Sixpoint Brewery is known for its delicious blend of art and science (“mad science” for brew fans in the know). The beverage producer brings fresh and sometimes funky flavors to life for craft beer lovers all across the country. Over the past year, Sixpoint has released over 40 different formulations to local and national […]
Why is June 4-6 one of the most popular times for carriers to take vacations? Hint: It’s not kids starting summer vacation. Each June, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) designates a 72-hour period for “International Roadcheck.” This three-day event is described as “the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in the world.” […]
The RFP is a key part of the planning process for many high-volume shippers. In this three-part series, we’re going to show how Convoy is providing a unique and better way to get the most out of the RFP process. Please read prior RFP 2.0 posts: Introduction, Thinking Beyond the Lane, and Data & Analytics. […]
When people think Convoy, they think technology, data, and insights that result in lower cost and better service. Yet, at the end of the day, no matter how incredible our tech is, we are providing trucking as a service. When shippers hire us, they trust that the driver showing up at their facility is going […]
Last year, Anheuser-Busch named Convoy its Tech Partner of the Year. As a tech-enabled logistics marketplace, we were proud to have our teams and platform recognized by an industry leader. Through our tech-enabled marketplace, we share data and insights with our customers such as facility wait times, which can help forecast detention costs, driver ratings, […]
Convoy’s product team has worked closely with hundreds of businesses — from domestic glass makers to multi-billion-dollar energy companies — to better understand how we can give you more confidence, control, and knowledge throughout your shipping operations. We found that most organizations have similar challenges when it comes to shipping freight, and every business has […]
The RFP is a key part of the planning process for many high-volume shippers. In this three-part series, we’re going to show how Convoy is providing a unique and better way to get the most out of the RFP process. Please read RFP 2.0 – Improving the Shipper RFP Experience for the introduction and Think […]
Working with a third party service provider can bring additional risk to your supply chain if you’re not prepared and well-informed. Before booking your next load, verify your service providers have rigorous compliance standards in place. Ask these seven questions to start your assessment.
The RFP is a key part of the planning process for high-volume shippers. In this three-part series, Convoy is going to present a unique and improved approach for shippers to get the most out of the RFP process. Please read RFP 2.0 – Improving the Shipper RFP Experience for the introduction. In this installment of […]
Top of mind for most companies right now, supply chain sustainability involves a broad scope of activities that start at the point of raw materials and finish when the final product arrives at the end user’s doorstep or dock. At all points along the way there are opportunities to work in a more sustainable manner. […]