Flock Freight

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! At Flock Freight, we’ll be celebrating the strength, success, and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community both within our organization and across our industry. Stay tuned for ways that you can celebrate along with us! #AAPIHeritageMonth #FlockFreightCares

#TruckDrivers, now’s the time to drive on the safe side; it’s International Roadcheck Week! Today through Wednesday, authorities will be looking for #safety violations and awarding drivers who pass with an inspection-immunity decal that’s good for three months. For guidance on the roadside checks, browse the details here: https://bit.ly/3gWHoA4... Safe travels!

We’ll miss you, Solana Beach, but don’t worry we’re not going far. Encinitas, here we come! https://bit.ly/3aSpJ8Z

For #EarthDay2021, we challenged our team members to: -Clean up local communities -Implement a home compost system -Recycle old electronics -Make secondhand purchases... -Buy from another B Corp -Support farmers markets -Eat meatless meals -Use reusable bags for groceries As you can see, they delivered! Thanks to the #FlockFreight employees who took (and continue to take) steps to reduce humankind’s carbon footprint. Shoutout to B Local San Diego, Civilian and Rescue: The Behavior Change Agency for participating in the Moonlight Beach cleanup with us!

We’re so excited to sponsor the first ever Spring Breakout furniture roadshow, beginning May 11 in Dallas, Texas and ending in Chicago, Illinois! As the official sponsor and #logistics provider, we’ll transport the conference materials to and from eight event locations across the country the #FlockFreight way: no hubs, no terminals, no worries. Check out the lineup below!

Want to know what the world might look like on Earth Day 2022? FreightWaves asked climate change and supply chain experts including Flock Freight’s founder and CEO about the environmental progress they hope to see in the coming year. Read their answers below: https://bit.ly/3gAqmr9 #EarthDayEveryDay #SharedTruckloadForTheWorld

You see us post about the environmental benefits of #sharedtruckload service a lot, but may still be wondering by how much, exactly, this shipping mode can help your company cut carbon emissions. With our emissions calculator, you can find out for yourself! Just enter the number of LTL shipments you move every month and the average distance they travel to discover the impact of switching to sustainable shared truckload shipping on your business.... Calculate your company's environmental impact today: https://bit.ly/3ox1HFA

Has your shipping business gained customers during the pandemic? According to our Harris Poll study, your strong #supplychain could be the reason why. More than half of consumers have been buying from unfamiliar brands and distributors to get specific goods since the onset of coronavirus. That means you have an advantage over your competition if you can guarantee product availability right now. Discover more findings from this study in our latest article: https://www.flockfreight.com//key-findings-from-flock-fr/

As a #sustainability-focused #BCorp, we measure our environmental impact and publish a report every quarter that describes the power of pooling #freight into #sharedtruckloads. In the last three months, our shared truckloads reduced carbon emissions by the same amount that 10,000 trees remove in 10 years! For more insight into shared truckload shipping, take a look at our Q3 Environmental Impact Report.

Carriers, are unpredictable detention times slowing you down? Are you running into scheduling conflicts? Are you hitting speed bumps as you book loads? We can help! When you move multi-stop #sharedtruckloads with Flock Freight, your truck stays full and on the move. You drive sensible routes and are in and out once you reach your destination. Best of all, you earn more per mile without any hangups.... Just higher rates and flexibility.

We’re thrilled to announce that Oren Zaslansky, our founder and CEO, won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award for the San Diego region! Oren gives Flock Freight’s team full credit for executing his vision of a more sustainable #freight industry. He says developing our pooling technology, powering #sharedtruckload shipping, and reducing carbon emissions wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of every Flock Freight employee. Learn more about Oren’s remarkable work on (not in) the freight space here: https://hubs.ly/H0y2VD30

#Freight trends are following consumer buying patterns as people do everything possible not to go stir-crazy in quarantine. With folks revamping their homes, furniture and decor are on the move. With home workouts gaining popularity, exercise equipment is hitting the road. And with high demand for necessities like food and consumer goods, grocery stores and other retailers have been shipping more freight than ever before. Discover other industries that have seen increased fre...ight volumes during coronavirus along with peak-season shipping tips in our quarterly report. Link here: https://hubs.ly/H0y1xwG0

With #shared truckload, Flock Freight is reinventing the way LTL #freight moves in the traditional marketplace. In a traditional marketplace of supply and demand, our demand comes from the LTL industry, while our supply comes from the truckload industry. We’re using technology to fundamentally change the way freight in and of itself moves from LTL supply to truckload supply, says our CEO, Oren Zaslansky. Learn more in our newest FreightWaves article. Link in bio!

The reality of the truckload industry is that TL shipments move with 20-30% empty trailer space, leaving a gap in operational efficiency and profit margins. Why is it so difficult to fill these truckloads completely? Because it’s an exclusive-use trailer. The Flock Platform digitally integrates with full truckload carrier operations and fills empty additional capacity within their container with shared truckloads, according to our most recent article in FreightWaves.... Check out the full article below. https://www.freightwaves.com//flock-freight-fills-empty-sp

Shippers, take some of the guesswork out of your busiest time of year with data insights from seasonal forecasts. In his most recent Supply & Demand Chain Executive feature, our Founder and CEO, Oren Zaslansky, predicts which industries will rise and fall during peak season so you can meet holiday demand. Find his insights in the link below.

Flock Freight is hiring! We’ve been lucky to grow through the pandemic and even luckier to add such sharp individuals to our team. Check out our latest FreightWaves article to learn how we’ve maintained our unique work culture and kept driving forward in these unprecedented times. #jointheflock

How can you, as a member of the #logistics industry, reduce your carbon emissions? How can doing so also reduce your costs? Learn about the three categories of greenhouse gas emissions that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created in our latest blog. You’ll also discover more environmentally friendly business practices and how to save money with #sharedtruckload service, a smoother, more direct shipping method. ... Link: https://hubs.ly/H0xGztQ0

Carriers, have your teams adapted to the HOS rules that took effect a week ago? Here are a couple of tips from our VP of Carrier Sales and Operations, Kevin McMaster: -#Truckdrivers, use your newfound optionality to boost safety and work/life balance. -Carriers, shift to a regional focus and concentrate on optimizing the work of your local drivers.... "The new rules, in my mind, are a benefit to drivers, says McMaster. Flock Freight will be standing by to see how the regulations positively impact transportation operations. See the four provisions here: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-of-service

Shared truckload takes the headaches out of shipping #freight. Your shipment moves via truckload service and arrives without damage or delays. No hubs. No hassles. No sweat. More in this video.