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Why last mile costs spike up ~30% on Mondays*

*if you're closed on weekends

Your last-mile delivery cost is often 3 times higher on Mondays—but not because you’re doing more deliveries. It’s because your delivery capacity hits a weekend backlog with zero prep time.

Watch the video for a full explanation and 3 tips on how to avoid the spike:

There's not much information about last mile delivery on YouTube, and we decided to change that. Our goal is to provide valuable information in ~60 seconds, highlighting the key aspects of a specific problem, trend, or a more general topic.

Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce: What's Best?

Choose Shopify if you want something easy to use, reliable, and built to scale. It’s great if you're managing inventory and fulfillment yourself or with a partner.

Choose WooCommerce if you’re very hands-on, want to customize every detail, and have a developer or tech support available.

Choose BigCommerce if you're selling wholesale, to retailers, or need more advanced features without the need to install a lot of add-ons.

For a deeper comparison between the three platforms, check out this blog post.

Is Route Optimization Software Worth The Money?

The answer lies in understanding a few factors and how they affect the Return on Investment (ROI):

1️⃣ Your costs—typically fleet costs, fuel costs, and salaries. While a part of these costs are fixed (like salaries, insurance, leasing), others can fluctuate (fuel consumption, fuel prices, mileage).

2️⃣ The potential savings—for example up to 70% in route planning, up to 20% in mileage, up to 20% in communication, etc. The amount of savings varies based on the volume of your deliveries, the magnitude of your inefficiencies, and how efficiently you implement and use the software.

3️⃣ The current efficiency of your delivery process—the general rule is the less efficient delivery process you have, the higher the percentage of savings you get, and the bigger the delivery volumes, the more money you can save.

Find a more detailed explanation in this article. You'll also find a formula to calculate the potential ROI and see whether it's time to invest in technology.

4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025

An article by Supply Chain Dive outlines essential practices for logistics managers to succeed in 2025. Key recommendations include adopting real-time visibility tools for better tracking and decision-making, and strengthening supplier relationships to boost flexibility during disruptions.

Sustainability is now a strategic focus, with growing pressure to reduce carbon footprints. Investing in workforce development—especially tech and data skills—is crucial, as is leveraging automation and AI to optimize operations. In addition, proactive risk management helps to ensure continuity in uncertain conditions.

Trucking and logistics bankruptcies reported across US

In a recent article, Freight Waves reports that multiple US trucking and logistics firms have filed for bankruptcy. These bankruptcies reflect mounting debt, operational challenges, and broader economic pressures facing small to mid-sized logistics companies.

Best Choice Trucking in Massachusetts, with nine trucks, owes over $1.6M to creditors, including a credit union and leasing company. C & C Freight Network in Georgia, operating seven trucks, reports high vehicle out-of-service rates and over $160K owed to the SBA. Best Logistics Inc. in Tennessee listed minimal assets and debts, with tax liabilities to the IRS and local governments.

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