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Why considering a variety of stakeholders is critical to the success of your logistics company

by Jeff Lerner, vice president of marketing at Flock Freight

Today, the success of a business depends on its ability to generate social and political support. From customers and employees to investors and community members, stakeholder engagement plays a tremendous role in the future of your company. 

Subsequently, considering the needs and wants of all your stakeholders is critical. Each group will have a unique perspective of your business and contribute to its success in a unique way. While...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-considering-a-variety-of-stakeholders-is-critical-to-the-success-of-your-logistics-company

Flock Freight attracts top talent in competitive labor market

The logistics industry is rife with opportunities for innovation. Technology is advancing at breakneck speeds, and the previously slow-to-adopt industry is sprinting to catch up. Companies on the cutting edge are working to make transportation more efficient, sustainable and transparent, all attributes industry partners, investors and end consumers are beginning to appreciate more and more. 

The coronavirus pandemic temporarily took a toll on the labor market. Now, however, companies across the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/flock-freight-attracts-top-talent-in-competitive-labor-market

New prebate program makes shared truckload more attractive than ever

Companies waste huge amounts of money each year shipping air. In fact, shared truckload innovator Flock Freight estimates that North American companies spend $7 billion annually on truckload (TL) freight that ships with varying amounts of unused space.

For standard TL trailers, the average space utilization when a truck is not completely full comes in at just 66% per shipment, according to Flock Freight. That is the equivalent of moving five out of every 100 trucks completely empty. The...

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Freight start-ups poised to hire despite economic turndown

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The U.S. transportation sector gained 14,600 jobs in August and September of 2020 alone, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This sizable gain is a telltale sign of growth, and has been  beat only three times in the last decade. While the total number of jobs in the sector is still down considerably year of year, the trend we’ve seen over the last two months points to promising recovery from huge drops earlier in the year. 

It is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic sent the U.S....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-start-ups-poised-to-hire-despite-economic-turndown

Logistics company embraces greener practices for brighter future

Over the past several years, consumers and clients alike have asked companies to prove their dedication to people and progress through various corporate responsibility initiatives. In the transportation and logistics industry, those initiatives often focus on reducing pollution and increasing sustainability. This spotlight on the environment isn’t shocking – moving goods across the globe can take a heavy toll on Mother Earth. The U.S. leads the world in carbon emissions, with transportation...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/logistics-company-embraces-greener-practices-for-brighter-future