Transportfolio Blog: Join the Supply Chain Conversation

Have you ever wondered why some roses last two days, while others last two weeks? How long you get to enjoy your flowers depends mostly on the care taken to ship the delicate blooms from field to store. Read More...

Flatbed freight is a highly specialized transportation service and differs from traditional van freight in many ways—the highly fragmented market and array of equipment requirements can present many challenges. Flatbed trailers are used for shipments that cannot be accessed from a standard loading dock and to carry over dimensional objects. Whether you know a little or a lot about the flatbed market, there are several ways to improve your flatbed procurement processes. Read More...

This week, Congress will be discussing transportation infrastructure in both the House and the Senate. You will hear the bill referred to as the Transportation Bill, Highway Reauthorization, SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization, the infrastructure spending bill, or any combination of those names. No matter the name, it refers to the large, comprehensive bill that typically funds the Federal portion of our nation’s roads, bridges, and other transportation projects and maintenance. Transportation infrastructure bills also typically include a number of policy and rule changes germane to transportation. Examples of potential policy items could be adjustments to the scope and jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or it could be as specific as changing the requirements for responding to a hazardous materials spill on the roadways. Read More...

This December, pets in 40 animal shelters on the east and west coast had a more joyful holiday. Halo, Purely for Pets and FreeKibble.com, Halo's non-profit partner, distributed 400,000 donated pet food meals to animal shelters across the country. Halo is a pet food supplier with a large emphasis on philanthropy from co-owner Ellen DeGeneres, a celebrity known for her commitment to animal welfare. Read More...