May 2018 - Trucking Blog - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Booking and dispatching loads with J.B. Hunt 360

Carrier 360 Tutorial: Booking and Dispatching Loads [Video]

May 22, 2018 Comments Off on Carrier 360 Tutorial: Booking and Dispatching Loads [Video]

In today’s market, trucking companies have a lot on their plates. Finding the right load for each driver, assigning work, and ensuring freight arrives safely and on time are just a few of the tasks dispatchers do every day. With Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt, managing your workload is easier than ever. Connect with us! Read More

Why It Matters Who Delivers to Your Customers

May 18, 2018 Comments Off on Why It Matters Who Delivers to Your Customers

Authored by Nick Hobbs,?EVP and President?of DCS and Final Mile The last experience with a brand often defines the whole experience for consumers. This is especially true for final mile deliveries, which can involve assembly and installation. As a final mile service provider, we know this represents a meaningful instance when a client’s brand is Read More

Roadcheck 2018: Prepping for Current and Future Market Conditions

May 15, 2018 Comments Off on Roadcheck 2018: Prepping for Current and Future Market Conditions

Roadcheck is the annual event by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) where tens of thousands of inspections are performed on commercial vehicles.?This year’s Roadcheck will take place June 5th – 7th. Additionally, end of month and the Memorial Day holiday will increase pressure on our market. It’s important to recognize what’s coming and how Read More

Securing Capacity When Peak Season Demand is Strong

May 6, 2018 Comments Off on Securing Capacity When Peak Season Demand is Strong

Balancing demand and capacity has become increasingly difficult in recent months. In February 2018 – a historically low-volume month – pricing and load-to-truck ratio were at levels higher than any time throughout 2017, while intermodal capacity was 100% utilized.* Businesses are struggling to adapt to the new normal of less capacity and higher costs, particularly Read More