Bertha Benz: An Early Influencer of the Automotive Supply Chain
Discover how Bertha Benz's historic journey in 1888 laid the groundwork for modern automotive logistics and supply chain innovation.
Industry Insights
Grace Hopper: The Navy Trailblazer Who Revolutionized the Role of Data in Logistics
Explore how Grace Hopper's groundbreaking work in computing transformed logistics, enabling modern supply chains to thrive with data-driven solutions.
Carriers
Lillie Drennan: The First Licensed Female Truck Driver in the United States
Explore the inspiring story of Lillie Drennan, the first licensed female truck driver in the U.S., and her groundbreaking impact on the logistics...
Carriers
Amelia Earhart: The Aviator Who Reimagined Global Connectivity
Amelia Earhart's pioneering flights transformed global logistics, showcasing aviation's potential to revolutionize transportation and connect the...
Parcel
Excited to Announce Our Renewal as a FedEx Certified Auditor: Delivering Accuracy, Trust, and Partnership
TranzAct Technologies renews its FedEx Certified Auditor status for 2026, reinforcing commitment to data accuracy, audit integrity, and strong...
Celebrating a Decade as a WBENC Certified Company: Partnership, Progress, and Looking Ahead
Celebrating a decade as a WBENC-certified company, TranzAct Technologies highlights the importance of partnership and progress in building resilient...
Economy
Global Shipping Impact from the Ending of De Minimis
Discover the impact of the end of the de minimis exemption on global parcel shipping.
LTL trucking
Get Ready for NMFC Changes to Freight Class in July 2025
Get ready for NMFC changes in July 2025. Learn how new freight class updates will impact shippers, carriers, and logistics providers.
LTL trucking
TranzAct Technologies Receives Customer Excellence Award from Estes Express
TranzAct Technologies receives the Customer Excellence Award from Estes Express, showcasing their commitment to outstanding service and quality in...
Let’s Celebrate Women’s History in Logistics
Women’s History Month commemorates all the women who have made history around the world and in many cases that means being the first to do something.
Parcel
Parcel Volumes Making Moves
In the parcel market, UPS has recently made major changes to their sources of package volumes.
Top Supply Chain Optimization Strategies for 2025
As we approach 2025, the logistics industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Discover strategies that can upgrade your supply chain.
LTL trucking
Key Dates to Know for Upcoming 2025 NMFC Changes
Learn about upcoming changes to the NMFC that will take effect in May 2025 impacting LTL freight classification.
Freight budget
TranzAct Technologies Named in 2024 Top Food Chain Technology List
Recently the Food Shippers of America released their 2024 Top Food Chain Technology List.
Economy
Latest Logistics Insights from TranzAct’s Co-Founder
Discover the latest trends and insights in the logistics industry from the co-founder of TranzAct.
Economy
Navigating Supply Chain Risk Assessment
Discover how to identify and mitigate risks in your supply chain to minimize disruptions.
Celebrating Women in Logistics: Honoring Their Contributions
This blog post highlights the invaluable contributions of women in the logistics industry, showcasing their achievements and impact.
Ocean shipping
Insights from Our Webinar on the Red Sea Situation
Discover key takeaways and insights from our recent webinar on the Red Sea situation and its implications for global trade.
Ocean shipping
The Red Sea Situation: Implications for Supply Chains
Discover the latest updates on the Red Sea situation and how it is affecting global supply chains.
TranzAct’s CEO Jean Regan Named 2024 Chicago Titan
In early November, TranzAct’s CEO Jean Regan was announced as a winner of the Titan 100 program recognizing Chicago's Top 100 CEOs and C-level...
TranzAct’s Co-Founder Mike Regan Named 2023 Transportation Excellence Award Recipient
TranzAct’s Co-Founder Mike Regan was announced as the recipient of the 2023 Transportation Excellence Award at the annual CSCMP EDGE conference.
LTL trucking
Yellow Closes Its Doors – What This Means For Shippers
This past weekend Yellow notified its customers that they were officially closing their doors.
Insights on What the Board Wants to Know About Your Supply Chain
Learn about communicating upwards from our panel of supply chain professionals.
What is a true Transportation Management System?
If you’re looking to get a Transportation Management System or make a switch, let’s look at the core functions to consider for selecting the right...
Note to CEOs: Ignorance isn’t bliss—in fact It can be costly!
The Covid pandemic exposed a grim reality: Most shippers have supply chains that are completely unprepared to deal with catastrophic issues
Parcel Rate Changes for 2023
The general increase can play out in many different ways depending on a shipper's zones, weights, volumes, and negotiations.
Note to CEOs: Want a Great Supply Chain? Don’t Tell Me, SHOW ME!
While many companies would like to think they have strategic supply chain management, we have a set of questions that can clarify if this is the case.
Tools to Evaluate your Supply Chain and Logistics Management
How much room is there for improvement in your company's supply chain and logistics management?
Fedex
TranzAct Technologies Named a FedEx Certified Freight Bill, Audit, and Pay (FBAP) Provider
TranzAct Technologies is honored to be one of only seven providers named a FedEx Certified Freight Bill, Audit, and Pay (FBAP) Provider.
Economy
Insights on Navigating Your Supply Chain in Survival Mode
The supply chain keeps getting more challenging to navigate for logistics professionals.
Remarkable Women in Logistics
For Women’s History Month we’re highlighting a few inspiring historical women in logistics as well as opportunities for women to get involved and...
Note to CEOs: Your supply chain issues will not fix themselves!
As 2021 came to a close, I had more conversations with Presidents, CEOs, and other C-Level Executives about supply chain issues than I have in the...
Insights on the Road Ahead in 2022 for Logistics Professionals
We recently gained some great insights from top executives in the industry during a webinar we hosted in conjunction with CSCMP and NASSTRAC.
Resources for Understanding the Ocean Market Indexes
Learn more about the different ocean indexes that exist and why they are different.
Historic Volumes at the Port of Los Angeles
Record after record has been broken for the number of ships at the Port of Los Angeles this year.
Taking Your Supply Chains for Granted Can Cause Bad Things to Happen
Since most CEOs don’t want to believe they are taking their company’s supply chain capabilities for granted, I often ask three questions to clarify.
Implications of the Infrastructure Plan for Logistics
As summer gets underway, so does construction season and many might be wondering what will happen with the proposed infrastructure changes.
Carriers
New Index and Expectations for Ocean Freight
This year the ocean market has made headlines often.
Are your accessorial charges under control?
Accessorial charges are rising sharply. Learn why and what to do.
Inspiration and Resources for Women Interested in Logistics
I wanted to share a few encouraging stories and statistics I’ve seen recently about advances for women in the business world and the supply chain.
Collaborative vs Transactional Approach to Supply Chain Management
Let’s cut to the chase: we’ve long held that a collaborative approach to supply chain management will deliver better results and value.
UPS Freight Selling to TFI International in Q2 2021
UPS announced this Monday that they’ve entered into an agreement to sell UPS Freight (UPSF) to TFI International (NYSE and TSX: TFII) for $800...
Highlights from the Code Red Ocean, Air and Truck Forecast Webinar
Hear advice from an outstanding panel about how you can manage the current challenging conditions in the ocean, air and truck markets.
A Few Impressive Features of COVID-19 Vaccine Logistics
Now that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved and distribution has begun, we can all breathe a small sigh of relief.
Highlights from the Code Red Solutions for Shippers Webinar
We’ve been riding a rollercoaster of freight trends in 2020 rather than following anything close to a “typical” pattern.
Parcel
Advice for Working with Regional Parcel Carriers and Managing Demand
Parcel volumes have been growing sharply for almost a decade and just accelerated.
Highlights from the Code Red Freight Forecast Webinar
The threat of disruptions is something that's been near the top of many shippers' minds since the shutdowns earlier this year.
Five ways you are wasting your time without a Transportation Management System
While many shippers have made a Transportation Management System part of their supply chain management suite, a significant portion of the industry...
New Funding and Momentum for Reshoring
While nobody was watching, the United States launched a new federal agency this January: the United States International Development Finance Corp...
Advice for Updating Your Supply Chain in Light of Coronavirus
The sight of empty shelves at a supermarket or persistent “Product Unavailable” messages online are a phenomenon that many of us never imagined...
Note to CEOs: Stop taking your supply chain for granted!
Candidly, I know that this is a challenging message for C-Level executives to hear.
How to Gauge the Economy When Forecasting Freight Trends
When you’re forecasting trends to budget for freight or anything else, it’s important to have a good picture of the economy in mind.
State of Women in Logistics, Winter 2020
To start the year on an encouraging, positive note, here are a few areas where we’re seeing progress in the field of logistics or in the bigger...
Insights from the new study Logistics 2030: Navigating a Disruptive Decade
To examine the goals of transportation departments, a group of experts from CSCMP in conjunction with others created a new study, Logistics 2030:...
What a difference a year makes in trucking
The truckload market has experienced major changes in the past year. Hear a few perspectives on what's driving this industry now.
State of Women in Logistics, Summer 2019
Women have come a long way in the transportation industry over the past couple of decades and continue to advance each day.
Trade Agreements and Trucking: An Economic Update from the ATA
To put the latest logistics news in perspective, it’s good to step back sometimes and look where we’re stand now in respect to economic trends and...
TranzAct Technologies joins BiTA to promote blockchain in the supply chain
TranzAct is excited to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) and be a part of developing blockchain standards for the supply chain.
Get Ready for the Roadcheck!
This week, from June 4 - 6, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance road check inspections are set to begin under the International Roadcheck.
Note to CEOs: Great Supply Chain Orchestras Have Great Conductors
Supply chains are becoming more complex, which means having great coordination is more difficult than ever. Learn about a few things we’ve seen in...
Breaking Supply Chain News: YRC Negotiations, Tariff Increases, and Oil Anxiety
In the past two weeks there have been a few events that could have a big impact on the supply chain and we wanted to make sure they’re on your radar....
Integration of logistics technology provides end-to-end supply chain management at TranzAct
While a lot of attention has been given recently to developments in logistics technology, one of the most valuable tools in this area has been around...
International Women's Day: Resources for Women in Logistics
We’re very excited to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month as a women-owned business in the logistics industry. This year we...
Predictions on the Transportation Sector
Carriers benefited from a "sellers market" in 2018, and few shippers were prepared for the double-digit carrier rate increases that blew out freight...
State of Women in Logistics, Winter 2019
Since the role of women in logistics is always changing, we’re providing an update on some of the trends we’re seeing around the world.
Rates
Rates have gone up - but your costs don't have to!
This year hundreds of logistics executives had market conditions really wallop their freight budgets. Here is our reaction.
Water Level of the Rhine Becomes Critical for Navigation and Industries
The Commission for Navigation for the Rhine (CCNR), a Multinational Organization with headquarters in Strasbourg since 1920, announced on Wednesday...
Alert! UPS Freight Service Interruption for Shipments in Early November
In case you haven’t already heard from your UPS representative or seen the coverage in the Bloomberg or other place, we wanted to make sure you’re...
The Impact of Section 232 and 301 Tariffs: Hear insights about what's happening and what's to come
Tariffs are having a big impact right now. To get insights on this situation, we reached out to an expert who shared some outstanding insights on how...
Note to CEOs (Part 5): Stop Blaming Your Transportation People - Support Them Instead!
Recently I had a challenging call from Jim, a friend and the CEO at a company that has struggled with controlling their freight costs in 2018. Jim...
Note to CEOs (Part 4): Committed to reducing rising freight costs? What does different look like?
Based on the feedback we’ve received, the theme of our recent “Note to CEOs” blog posts appears to be resonating with shippers who are under the gun...
What blew your freight budget-the people or the process?
It’s that time when transportation professionals begin preparing their freight budgets for the upcoming year. With all that’s occurred in 2018, I’ve...
State of Women in Logistics, Summer 2018
Since the role of women in logistics and the world is always changing, we’re providing an update on some of the new events or trends we’ve seen...
Note to CEOs (Part 3): Committed to reducing your rising freight costs? You must be kidding!
The increased focus on freight is putting pressure on transportation and logistics executives who are responsible for managing their company’s...
Note to CEOs (Part 2): Your Logistics People Can't Do It Alone. They Need Your Support!
Why would the CEO of Halliburton be receiving a crash course on logistics? Because managing freight costs in 2018 is shaping up to be a very...
Heads up! Freight Could Be Delayed During June 5 - 7
It’s that time of year again. For 72 consecutive hours starting June 5, commercial motor vehicles will be inspected throughout North America as part...
Note to CEOs: Transportation and Supply Chain Issues are Demanding a Place at the Table
When CEOs from large companies like John Deere, Tyson Foods, and General Mills publicly state that their financial performance has been hurt by...
Who to Watch in the Autonomous Vehicle Race
As both a logistics and technology company, we’re watching closely to see how these vehicles will develop and impact our industry. Here are a few of...
Why is there a truck driver shortage in America?
Rates have been skyrocketing in the transportation industry since last summer and bottom lines are now showing the impact. Learn how a shortage of...
Here’s The Problem: Your Procurement Driven Transportation Sourcing Process Stinks!
There are plenty of companies using a flawed process in conducting their transportation sourcing events. Why? Because they are transactionally...
A word to the wise! What shippers can do about tight capacity.
Last week, I had to chuckle when one of my buddies told me that since one of the hottest trends in today’s business environment is to get yourself a...
Celebrating International Women’s Day and the Advocates in the Logistics Industry
As a women-owned business in the logistics industry, we take special note of International Women’s Day and women’s history month. This year, we...
Carriers
NITL 2018 Summit Keynote
In this Keynote, Derek Leathers, the CEO of Werner Enterprises, gives an overview of the transportation landscape, the issues we're facing, and how...
Carriers
Amazon’s Latest Advancement in Logistics
Hear about the new moves Amazon is making into the logistics industry and what it could mean for their competitors.
Rates
Forget the Perfect Storm…This Is Looking Like A Full-Fledged Frankenstorm!
Over the past four weeks, numerous transportation, logistics and supply chain professionals have contacted me and asked for something they can pass...
New ways shippers benefit from freight audit and payment
Freight audit and payment services have been evolving greatly to meet the current demands for better analytics and faster communication.
What is the story behind retail store closings?
Retail growth is happening online, but sales are stagnant or shrinking in stores. How should retailers and their suppliers respond?
How will blockchains impact supply chains?
Blockchain is a great fit for the supply chain because of the huge number of players and transactions, so it’s no surprise that it’s now getting...
Hurricane Harvey and Irma Will Touch Everyone!
Make no mistake about it, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will touch all of us and will also significantly impact corporations throughout North America.
Carriers
Is Your Company Prepared for 10% to 15% Increases in Freight Costs? Understanding Changes in LTL Dimensional and Density Based Pricing and the Impact of ELDs.
Learn about two critical issues that could increase your company’s freight costs by as much as 10% to 15% so that you're not caught by surprise.
TMS
How Idahoan’s Delivery Operations Improved from Using Constellation TMS
Idahoan has both excellent potato products and logistics management. Learn how they optimized one area of their operations with a Transportation...
Are You Leveraging Your Data Like Amazon?
Last week, Amazon opened a brick-and-mortar bookstore on Chicago’s north side. It was the fifth such store Amazon has opened in the United States.
Mike Regan on DCV-TV at the 2017 ProMat Conference Hosted by MHI
Mike Regan, the Co-founder of TranzAct, recently appeared on DCV-TV at the MHI Conference and talked about what the future holds for transportation.
Carriers
Autonomous Trucks in the Supply Chain: No Reason to be Behind the Curve
While we in the Transportation Industry often project change in a linear manner, our market may be one of the first to take a quantum leap with...
Achievements of Women in Logistics
Since March is Women’s History Month we’re highlighting some notable accomplishments of women in the logistics industry.
A Logistics Outlook for 2017
As seen in the JOC's 2017 Annual Review and Outlook, here are several reasons why capacity could tighten in the logistics industry in the latter half...
The Next Roadmap for the Future of US Infrastructure
If you’re a shipper you know our roads are in need of some major work! Tracking the future of our infrastructure is important since it can have big...
5 Considerations for Parcel Spend Management
The parcel industry is one of the fastest changing areas of logistics. As you manage your parcel spend, here are 5 things to consider.
Advice for Women in the Logistics Industry
As the CEO of a logistics firm, I have a few pieces of advice about working in this male-dominated industry. I hope you’ll find them helpful.
TMS
How to Choose a TMS
Learn about a few areas to consider when looking for a TMS to manage your shipping activities.
Is EDI dead?
Recently I was asked by a colleague, “Will EDI die out?” My response was: “Of course, but not yet”. Here's why.
Rates
Predictable Surprises: 3 Things you must do to Avoid Higher Rates
Waiting to negotiate until your carriers propose a rate increase can spell disaster. That is why I encourage you to be proactive and do the things...
NMFC Rules Change for Concealed Damaged Goods Notifications
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) recently has amended the NMFC rules for reporting concealed freight damage. Learn what's...
10 Considerations in Choosing a Freight Audit and Payment Provider
Shippers tend to retain a freight audit and payment company for a long time, so choosing the right one is a big deal. Here are tips for making a...
Carriers
Why We've Created the C-Level Spotlight
Transportation costs are increasing, and you need to be aware of what industry trends are impacting you're supply chain. So, we've created the...
Message to Presidents and CEOs: Chaos at the West Coast Ports Equals Chaos For Your Supply Chain
Learn about the problems underlying the current crisis at the west coast ports and what you can do to manage your freight.
Why You Should Say Yes to Your Ideas in 2015
With the arrival of the New Year, many of us make resolutions. One of mine is to take the advice Seth Godin offered in a recent blog post.
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