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Introducing Power-Only for Private Fleets
Learn more about the problems we’re addressing with our new power-only freight service and why it will be a game-changer for private fleets.
Survival of the Fittest: How Convoy Data Science Used Survival Analysis to Estimate the Class 8 Truck Replacement Rate
Class 8 truck orders are one of the most important data points in freight, but conventional estimates of replacement demand are lacking in precision.
Introducing a new online platform for shippers
Shippers are able to cut tendering time in half and reduce freight costs by automating and standardizing the bidding processes.
Introducing Flexible Drop
For the first time, shippers can rely on nationwide drop-and-hook coverage across primary, backup, and spot – all from the same provider.
Where did all the drivers go?
Trucking jobs fell by 1,500 in April according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data published today. Where did all the truckers go? Convoy’s Aaron Terrazas says there’s no one-size-fits-all explanation for trucking’s worker shortage.
Global aluminum and glass supplier paves road for sustainability’s economic viability
Read the case study about Convoy’s work with Ardagh Group which saved 34,632 pounds of CO2 in the past year by eliminating empty miles.
Did Winter Weather Snow the Signal in February’s Headline Jobs Data?
For the second month in a row, nonfarm payroll data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Employment Situation Report underwhelmed.
Trucking Freight Rates in Tight Markets vs. Soft Markets
Freight rates change as the market tightens and softens. This guide shows how to make sense of truckload prices in tight and soft markets.
How Faurecia leverages Convoy’s automotive practice group
Convoy is the only digital freight network with a dedicated automotive practice group of specialists and auto parts suppliers.
Six Senses’ VP of Sustainability Jeff Smith on Sustainable Tourism
Jeff Smith, VP of Sustainability at Six Senses, discusses how the brand approaches operating a luxury hospitality business without compromising the ability of future generations.
5 Considerations when Hiring a Refrigerated Trucking Company
Hundreds of companies promise to safely deliver your refrigerated goods. Here are 5 things to consider when choosing a trucking company.
Convoy Launches Inaugural Freight Insights Report
Convoy’s Annual Freight Insights Report provides a detailed analysis of trends in 2020 based on data from Convoy’s digital freight network.
Prioritizing Health, Authenticity and Sustainability With Rich Products Nira Johri
Learn how COVID impacted a global business and adapted sustainability in this interview with Nira Jorhi, Director of Global Diversity and Sustainability at Rich Products Corporation.
Toy seller Joyin’s 2020 boom offers lessons in agility
Convoy provides Joyin with a convenient and user-friendly online one-stop-shop experience to quote, book, manage bills and track shipments.
Cultivating Sustainability And Regeneration With Guayaki Yerba Mate’s Gretchen Grani
Learn how sustainability can magnify in this interview with Gretchen Grani, Regeneration & Sustainability Lead at Guayaki Yerba Mate Co.
The Road To IKEA’s Sustainable Mobility With Angela Hultberg
Get insights from Angela Hultberg, Head of Sustainable Mobility at IKEA, on how to approach sustainability from a mobility lens.
Reduce pickup and delivery delays with Convoy’s Automated Bill of Ladings
Shippers can reduce carrier delays by streamlining communication using Convoy’s Automated Bill of Lading generator.
Leaning in at Owens Corning
This case study was originally published on FreightWaves.If you like this story, you’ll love our other Shipper Testimonials. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the global manufacturer of building materials and fiberglass composites, has embraced cultural and digital transformation as the company seeks to do business in a more inclusive and forward-thinking way. Owens Corning’s workers, products and facilities…
Anheuser-Busch’s sustainability challenge: 20 million empty miles
Convoy helps drive asset utilization in A-B’s private fleet This case study was originally published on FreightWaves.If you like this story, you’ll love our other Shipper Testimonials. More than ever, the world’s largest and most sophisticated shippers are using logistics technology to drive efficiencies in their supply chains and meet corporate sustainability goals. Consumers, employees…
