press@cargomatic.com
Copyright © 2020 Cargomatic Inc. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
Press Inquiries
We believe that there is a tremendous talent gap across the supply chain, one that extends far beyond the driver shortage. There are several reasons as to why this might be. Graduating college seniors don’t know about the career potential that comes with roles in supply chain management and leadership. Maybe they see trucks on …
For many small businesses, the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was difficult — less than 6% of the small business owners who applied for a loan received one. Applications for the second round of PPP loans are now open, allowing businesses of all sizes to secure loans that ensure operations remain intact. …
Continue reading “Connecting Trucking Companies With PPP Loans”
Identity theft is so much more than someone skimming your credit card at a gas station and making some purchases. Identity thieves can open new accounts without your knowledge, accrue debt under your name, steal your driver’s license number, and so much more. The risk of identity theft is higher during the holiday season, and …
Continue reading “How Cargomatic Helps Drivers Protect Their Identity”
December is National Identity Theft Awareness Month. For drivers, this is a strong reminder that you’re more at risk than folks in nearly every industry, for several reasons. For OTR drivers, being away from home often makes it possible for thieves to steal mail and then start to take over an identity. For OOs, there …
Continue reading “How Drivers Can Protect Their Identity on the Road”
Just ahead of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, Maersk representatives shared the company’s perspective on the current state of the neighboring ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach with the Harbor Trucking Association’s Productivity Committee. Import volume is expected to continue through November. A slight decrease is expected in December, not due to demand but because …
Continue reading “Current State of the Ports of LA and Long Beach”
Last month, Home Delivery World took place on the internet, connecting hundreds of supply chain leaders for a series of panels, discussions, and even a few (virtual) happy hours, if you knew where to look. While the discussion covered everything from white glove delivery service to track & trace technology, our team in attendance came …
On-time deliveries are key to driving a successful business. Customers and shippers alike are counting on shipments to be moved and delivered on time and intact. But there are factors out of everyone’s control, and that can cause delays in deliveries. Traffic, accidents up ahead, and weather are just a few things that can prevent …
How do LTL Carriers meet the needs of today’s clients? If you’re an LTL trucking company, you’ve more than likely run into some challenges. From loose freight and shorter, more frequent hauls, to empty miles, there are plenty of obstacles. In the latest Cargomatic white paper, we provide insight into how our marketplace brings a …
Continue reading “Unexpected Partners: LTL Carriers and The Cargomatic Marketplace”
As you might have read in our past blogs and as you’re currently seeing with our Cargomatic, “Daniel, America’s Road Warrior” Comic Series, Truckers face a lot of challenges in the industry. From the aggressive drivers to poor road conditions, there is a lot that can drive truckers crazy. So we wanted to take a …
Continue reading “The Top 3 Things Our Community of Truck Drivers Love About Their Job”
You might think of a hot shot as an important person but in the trucking world, hotshot freight creates hot opportunities for the drivers able and willing to do it. Hotshot freight refers to hauling freight for a shipper in need of expedited delivery — the load is posted today and needs to be hauled …
There’s quite a bit of information out there about freight brokers, load boards and freight marketplaces, so deciding which of these models fits your operation best can be a challenge. If you aren’t sure what the differences are between the three, make sure you read our previous post which explains what role each model plays. …
Continue reading “Finding the Best Fit – Freight Brokers, Load Boards or Freight Marketplaces”
Freight Broker, Load Board and Freight Marketplace…Do You Know The Difference? Terms like freight brokers, load boards and freight marketplaces might be ones you hear often in trucking but they’re often used interchangeably and many people aren’t clear on exactly what they mean or which one best fits their operation or needs. Each of these …
Continue reading “Freight Broker, Load Board and Freight Marketplace…Do You Know The Difference?”
Press Inquiries
Our free, easy-to-use app allows you to track a driver on your phone or computer, from the moment your job is accepted to the moment your freight is delivered.
