As summer winds down and fall fires up, two products that herald the arrival of autumn contribute to the year-round cycle of shifting capacity demand…
An avalanche of apples plus a wave of wood pellets equals one quirky surge
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The future may be uncertain, but goods will always need to move better
Technology has unleashed cascading, rapid change across nearly every industry, but one thing has remained the same: goods still have to get where they’re going, and about 72% of U.S. freight…
Short distances can be a tall order
Moving goods by truck may bring to mind long hauls or regional runs, but some shippers also need frequent shuttle service over short distances. U.S. Xpress set out to solve that particular challenge for a multi-national beverage bottler…
There’s room for everyone on this ride
Trucking hasn’t always had a strong track record for inclusivity, but the industry is shifting gears to ensure folks from all walks of life feel valued and included.
For shippers, the last few years have been a wild ride
The challenges of moving goods aren’t for the faint of heart, even in the best of times. Toss in a global pandemic, economic upheaval unlike any we’ve seen in our lifetimes, and…
How a quick shift in strategy kept one shipper’s goods moving better
Shippers who relied on team drivers to move their freight fast had to scramble for new solutions when the pandemic threw a wrench into that tried-and-true system. It’s tough to social distance in a cab, and many…
Who’s thirsty? Everyone!
As temperatures rise, a big appetite for beverages can leave shippers sweating the details of getting a tidal wave of drinks hauled, delivered, and onto store shelves. A little bit of planning and a couple of season-specific…
U.S. Xpress celebrates drivers who go the distance
Class of 2021 includes first-ever 4 Million Miler When it comes to moving goods better, these folks are in it for the (extremely) long haul. We recently honored 181 elite professional...
Helping drivers stay healthy keeps Jared McNealy running
Preventing injury, incorporating exercise, eating better on the go benefit drivers and shippers. The road can be a tough place to stay healthy with long hours behind the wheel, limited...