Every October 4th we highlight the changes, both big and small, that we’ve made to Convoy based on suggestions from carriers like you. It’s our way of saying, “We’re listening—your message has been received!” Thank you for your hard work, continued partnership, and honest feedback as we celebrate 10-4 Day. Improved trailer quality We heard…
Category: Carriers
#TruckYeah, It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Improving the lives of truck drivers and carriers is at the core of what Convoy is all about. This week, we could not be more excited to celebrate the dedication of all the carriers we work with. Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Drumroll please….announcing the 2023 Haul Stars Awards Winners As part of our…
Convoy empowers carriers to combat human trafficking with new in-app feature
Convoy, the nation’s leading digital freight network, announced today a unique, in-app feature aimed at fighting human trafficking. The new feature enables the 80,000 carriers in Convoy’s nationwide network to immediately flag suspicious behavior and take action when they encounter potential cases of human trafficking. Human trafficking is a crime of exploitation that affects individuals…
Grow your business with hazmat
How J.R. Pitts Services uses hazmat freight and lessons from LTL to succeed in today’s trucking market In a recent interview with James Pitts, J.R. Pitts Service’s founder, we learned how he transitioned from being a company driver to an owner-operator and built a successful trucking company from scratch. With a rigorous network strategy learned…
Introducing the next generation of bidding technology: instant bid responses
The next generation of bidding tech is here. Instant bid responses help carriers save time and hassle by providing instant bid feedback.
Four ways sustainability can grow your carrier business
The sustainable choices you make today can significantly impact the future of your carrier business and resiliency in a competitive market.
How carriers can find success in any market with reefer freight
Reefer freight tends to be higher value than dry van freight, which translates to higher rates for you. When hauling reefer freight, carriers also need to consider…
Happy 10-4 Day!
On 10-4 day, we celebrate our carriers’ feedback. Check out the new product updates we’ve made to improve the carrier experience.
Announcing the 2022 Haul Stars Awards Winners
With our fourth annual Haul Stars Awards, we’re celebrating 12 exceptional carriers who provide unmatched service and performance.
Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
As part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, carriers can get paid in 8 hours for free with Convoy QuickPay for loads booked this week.
Convoy Announces Enhancements to Industry-Leading QuickPay Service
New, same-day Convoy QuickPay option gives every carrier the ability to get paid 99% faster than industry standard on every load.
Carrier Spotlight: Thomas Singletary
Tithing Transport owner Thomas Singletary addresses how technology helps him deliver high performance and reduce waste for Fortune 500 shippers.
Carrier Spotlight: Jacinda Duran
Female trucker Jacinda Duran shares her experience as a woman in trucking and how shippers can improve the facility experience as more women take the wheel.
America Needs a Digital Supply Chain and Trucking is Next
Over the next decade, the $1 trillion that companies spend each year to truck freight around the country will shift from traditional, offline approaches to digital-first strategies.
Sustainability in Trucking Snapshot Report: March 2022
New survey data highlights sustainability in trucking trends, including carrier views on climate change and electric trucks vary by age group.
Visit Convoy at the 50th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
Visit the team at the 50th Annual Mid-America Trucking Show to relax in our lounge, earn prizes, learn about new app features, and more.
10-4: Your Feedback in Action
10/4 is a day at Convoy where we look back on the feedback that we have gathered from carriers who haul with us, and say “message received”
Introducing Power-Only for Private Fleets
Learn more about the problems we’re addressing with our new power-only freight service and why it will be a game-changer for private fleets.
Survival of the Fittest: How Convoy Data Science Used Survival Analysis to Estimate the Class 8 Truck Replacement Rate
Class 8 truck orders are one of the most important data points in freight, but conventional estimates of replacement demand are lacking in precision.
Where did all the drivers go?
Trucking jobs fell by 1,500 in April according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data published today. Where did all the truckers go? Convoy’s Aaron Terrazas says there’s no one-size-fits-all explanation for trucking’s worker shortage.
