Inbound Logistics

06/05/2026

We’re back with another round of top picks from the 𝗜𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 library. This info hub features the latest research from industry leaders to help you make smarter, faster decisions in 2026.

This week’s two essential reads are:

1. Busy But Not Profitable: A Fleet Owner’s Guide to Margin-First Operations– Find out where your fleet is quietly losing money and determine what a margin-first operation actually looks like. Offered by PCS Software

2. Navigating Volatility: Top 5 Supply Chain Trends for 2026 – Learn to automate, unify, and secure your operations so you can master five critical trends reshaping global networks. Offered by Loftware

Access the full collection for free:

A collection of the latest logistics and supply chain management industry whitepapers, eBooks, case studies and more.  

06/04/2026

[Content Partner Post] The supply chain industry is entering a new phase of transformation. What was once centered on efficiency and cost optimization is now increasingly defined by resilience, visibility, and ex*****on across highly complex global networks.

This report from Papryon brings together perspectives from leading companies across procurement, manufacturing operations, logistics, supply chain consulting, and industrial AI — examining how organizations are adapting to volatility, operational complexity, and the growing role of real-time decision-making.

Download full report here:
https://report.papryon.com/suppPapryonlychainreport

Featuring:
Rinchem
Schneider Electric
ProcureAbility

Carpedia
Keelvar
Unilog SC
LoadProof by Smart Gladiator

06/03/2026

Logistics Planner Partner Alert! ⭐ Guided by a “what’s possible” mindset and advanced technology, Romark Logistics stays ahead of evolving market demands. The company offers expertise in distribution, fulfillment, transportation, industrial real estate, and consulting.

👉 Learn more about Romark: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/planner/romark-logistics/

Looking for more trusted supply chain partners? Explore the full 2026 Inbound Logistics Logistics Planner: https://magazine.inboundlogistics.com/view/955153756/209/

06/02/2026

High freight costs? Inefficient workflows? Before you rush into a massive network redesign, make sure you're diagnosing the right problem. Many organizations fail to extract meaningful value from their logistics because they confuse macro strategy with micro ex*****on. In our latest guest editorial, Alan Miller, President of TransportGistics introduces a modern framework to help supply chain leaders look at both layers independently, yet execute them cohesively.

Stop treating symptoms and start fixing the root causes.👇

Discover how combining MacroLogistics and MicroLogistics strategies can improve supply chain visibility, efficiency, responsiveness, and overall logistics performance.

06/02/2026

🌿 Announcing the 2026 Inbound Logistics G75 — 75 Green Supply Chain Partners! Each year, we recognize the carriers, 3PLs, and other supply chain and logistics partners setting the standard for environmental stewardship and sustainable operations. This year's honorees are reducing emissions, advancing clean energy, and proving that green logistics is good business.

Congratulations to all 75 awardees. The full list is live now 👇
https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/75-green-supply-chain-partners/

06/01/2026

Get Featured On Our Top 100 3PLs List! Add your company to our survey database to be considered for Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 3PL Providers list. Companies that go above and beyond to meet their customers’ supply chain and logistics demands will be announced in our July edition.

APPLY BY JUNE 17: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/3pl-questionnaire/

06/01/2026

📢 What we're talking about this week: The top trends of 2026; the $10B and delivery deal; the importance of and frameworks; why it matters who pays the ; and more!

📢 What we're talking about this week: The top trends of 2026; the $10B and delivery deal; the importance of and frameworks; why it matters who pays the ; and more!

05/29/2026

What are companies getting wrong in their digital transformation journeys—and how is warehouse automation evolving to fix it? At , we spoke with Patrick Maley of Softeon about the biggest pain points customers are facing today, how Warehouse Ex*****on Systems (WES) are adapting to manage increasingly complex automation environments, and which advanced supply chain technologies would have seemed impossible just a few years ago.

He also discusses what the IFS + Softeon merger means for customers moving forward.

Watch the full interview ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZti0xLOwA0&list=PLwvAEVf4mLgIwzSN_Ad0XSxES9zpnjGRe&index=25

05/28/2026

1 in 6 women truck drivers experiences harassment or discrimination on a daily basis, according to ATRI research. Truck stops are the most common location for those incidents.

Women In Motion and Trucker Path have identified truck stops that meet key safety standards for women drivers, including lighted parking, security, restroom access, and 24/7 facilities. The top three have shown a commitment to safety across the board.

Read the full story:

Women truck drivers face high rates of harassment at truck stops. New safety initiatives and federal funding aim to improve conditions.

05/27/2026

A 1,000-page surface transportation bill dropped last week. The BUILD America 250 Act has to clear Congress before Sept. 30, and the headline numbers are big.

Here's a breakdown:

𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ pages in the bill

$𝟱𝟬𝗕+ earmarked for bridges, marking the the largest bridge investment in U.S. history

𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 federal framework for autonomous trucks

𝟭𝘀𝘁 new funding mechanism for the Highway Trust Fund in 30+ years (an annual fee on EVs and plug-in hybrids)

$𝟳𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 — what a broker has to post in surety bond today. A motor carrier? $750,000 in liability coverage minimum. Section 5006 moves to close that gap with enforced broker qualification rules.

𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 for DOT to finalize broker experience and qualification requirements with a Congressional check-in every 6 months until it's done

𝟭𝟵𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ drivers sitting in prohibited status in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse as of mid-2025. Hair testing, also in the bill, could move that number higher.

𝟭𝟰𝘅 — how many more drivers failed a hair test vs. a urine test in a University of Central Arkansas study of 151,000+ applicants. Urine alone isn't telling the whole story.

What's on your radar from this one? Sept. 30 is closer than it seems.