American Shipper magazine was first published under that name in May 1974 and is designed to serve the information needs of shippers, carriers and third parties involved in international transportation and for executives managing international logistics and supply chains.

J.B. Hunt acquires RDI Last Mile, continuing to scale final-mile division
With the acquisition of RDI Last Mile Co., J.B. Hunt’s Final Mile Services group will…

Stephanie L. BondJanuary 2, 2020
How sleep apnea causes trucking accidents?
Sleep apnea is one of the more than 80 different sleep disorders that can be…

Stephanie L. BondJanuary 2, 2020
Safety, legal protection key benefits of dash cams, users say
By fully recording a view of the road and inside the cab, dash cams provide…

Stephanie L. BondJanuary 2, 2020
12 tips for freight brokerage success
If you are planning to create a freight brokerage, here is a basic checklist you…

Stephanie L. BondJanuary 1, 2020
Truckers’ holiday season wait times top 7 hours in San Antonio
San Antonio was at the top of the list for wait times for truckers in…

Stephanie L. BondJanuary 1, 2020
Today’s Pickup: Amazon driver stole package delivered by UPS, police say
A home surveillance system captures Amazon driver dropping off two packages at a Pennsylvania home…

Stephanie L. BondJanuary 1, 2020
How much weight can a big rig carry?
Big rigs are limited by federal regulation to a maximum loaded weight of 80,000 pounds…

Stephanie L. BondJanuary 1, 2020