Beverage season means a wave of demand for hauling drinks What’s happening: It’s hot, and that means a tidal wave of demand for hauling drinks to consumers, from water and tea to beer and soda. By the numbers: Beverages are a $146 billion business in the U.S. Tips for...
U.S. Xpress finds new ways to get goods to shelves for a longtime customer. The pandemic created huge demand for consumer and personal goods, and manufacturers had to get creative to move those goods on time despite supply chain challenges. For one U.S. Xpress...
More than a year ago, a once-in-a-century public health event covered the globe in a fog of uncertainty. There was no telling what the future would bring, but a considerable human and economic toll was all but certain.Yet what a difference a year makes! The U.S....
Historically, the trucking industry has been a bit of a man’s world. In the United States, women make up over 57% of the total labor force, but only 47% in trucking. Of those, only 7% are drivers and 23% in all management roles. Though the divide is shrinking, there’s...
As a way to celebrate Women’s History Month, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Women in Supply Chain Initiative (WISCI) is hosting a special leadership panel featuring exemplary women in the industry. We’re proud to say, Vice President of Customer...
Companies of all sizes are making stronger commitments towards environmental, community and social responsibility and U.S. Xpress is no exception. In our recently-released Corporate Responsibility Report, we outline key metrics across a wide range of topics, including...
