DFM Commentary: John Paul Hampstead’s article on the acquisition of RMIS by Truckstop explores the benefits to customers and the history of the relationship between the two companies and their leaders. The combined company will have better predictive data to operate and work with customers. More accurate and cleaner data along with broader data-sharing can […]
Truckstop.com acquires carrier compliance firm RMIS Read More »
DFM Commentary: UNCTAD’s article, although specifically addressing the maritime industry, has clear parallels to ground freight transportation in North America. As the freight marketplace embraces digitization, siloed thinking and mindsets need to transition to collaboration and transparency to solve the known and emerging issues in the marketplace. Fragmentation is a clear obstacle. DFM Data Corp.
Collaborative innovation within the maritime sector: the path to grow back better Read More »
DFM Commentary: The driver shortage is getting plenty of airtime and analysis. It’s not easily solved and certainly not overnight. Supply and demand never quite match as the economy and trucking capacity rise and fall. Extending your network through deliberate collaboration with visibility, trust, and transparency provides an optimized capability to best match your truckload
Study issued by Coyote and Emsi examines themes related to the truck driver shortage Read More »
DFM Commentary: Jim Stinson’s article highlights the high price shippers pay for consistent, planned capacity. Broader visibility to freight capacity through standardized data-sharing could help reduce volatility. DFM Data Corp. has the answer in a member governed cooperative structure. Link to Source: https://www.transportdive.com/news/inflection-contract-spot-rates-freight-trucking/594321/ Quotes from Article: “Croke said he expects the trucking and freight markets
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