The impact of burgeoning e-commerce on the transportation industry varies by shipper and carrier. For some it opens up new opportunities; for others, it’s a headwind to cope with. For all businesses, it is a growing reality.

Even with the end of peak season in sight, many shippers are still looking for trucks. The supply chain is tight for grocers, too, as food shortages reach retailers.

Things are looking up, right? Yes, we’re seeing light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. But don’t open the champagne yet. There could be more trouble ahead for importers and shippers.

Check out four trends that are raising storm-warning flags…

Some customers are surprised to learn that we have deep experience in flatbed shipments. Our teams have handled a wide variety of flatbed loads, including residential and commercial building materials, custom machinery, lumber, steel coils, generators, large HVAC units for commercial buildings, aviation equipment, wind turbines, and more.