It’s 2:43 a.m. in Chicago. A lone dispatcher leans back in his chair, eyes gritty from staring at load boards and GPS pings for hours. On I-80 in Wyoming, a driver sits at a dark rest stop, waiting for clearance to reroute around a weather-closed pass. The minutes drag. Every decision feels slower. Now cut […]
It is 2:14 a.m. Somewhere on a dim stretch of I-70 in Ohio, a driver eases onto the shoulder, hours ticking down, shipper paperwork still unsigned. He pulls out his phone, taps the night line, waits through three rings, then five, then silence. The problem is not traffic, weather, or even the delay at the […]
The phone stays silent, but your gut says something’s off. You refresh McLeod—still no update. By dawn, you learn the truth: the truck never left the shipper, the receiver’s dock schedule is blown, and your best customer is already calling other carriers. All because your night dispatcher “forgot” to close the loop. In trucking, that […]
In an industry where time matters and margins are razor-thin, the last thing your operation needs is a dispatcher who’s stuck learning your software on the fly. Everyone in freight talks about speed and scale, but no one talks about the drag of a dispatcher who doesn’t know McLeod. Let’s be real. McLeod is a […]
In today’s unstable global economy, tariffs are a political headline but alsoa line item on your budget. With the recent announcement of a 145% tariff on certain Chinese imports, trucking carriers across the U.S. are feeling the heat. And the fallout? Unfortunately, it’s higher equipment costs, unstable fuel prices, and shrinking freight volumes. Margins were […]
In today’s logistics landscape, speed is a necessity. One delayed load, one unanswered call, one misrouted truck is all it takes to cost your operation hundreds—if not thousands—in lost revenue and missed opportunities. Add in rising customer expectations, tighter regulations, and razor-thin margins, and the pressure becomes relentless. It’s no wonder the global digital logistics […]
In the logistics world, timing isn’t just important—it’s everything. A missed call at midnight can snowball into a delayed shipment, a lost customer, or worse. That’s why more logistics companies are turning to outsourcing for their after-hours and weekend dispatch coverage. The industry itself is projected to be worth nearly $0.45 trillion by 2027! But […]
What if your night shift operations were costing you tens of thousands of dollars—without you even realizing it? Many assume in-house night dispatch is the only option, but a growing number are discovering an alternative—one that reduces costs, improves reliability, and eliminates the struggles of staffing overnight. If you’re an HR manager, operations director, or […]
Today’s healthcare industry demands quick, efficient, and safe deliveries. Medical supplies, biological specimens, and other health-related materials can often mean the difference between life and death for patients. To meet the rising need for speedy and safe delivery, medical courier transport services have become that go-to lifeline for healthcare facilities – particularly during after-hours, when […]
Running a courier or logistics business means being ready for anything, anytime, and that’s no small feat. Meeting client needs around the clock can be challenging, especially when handling late-night emergencies or time-sensitive deliveries. That’s why we’re excited to kick off 2025 by adding a very special and essential service to our offerings. Our 24/7 […]