Bringoz Industry Weekly 8/11

ogistics companies are adapting to the ongoing driver shortage. Tractor Supply is growing its last-mile delivery operation. O’Reilly Automotive is expanding its distribution network. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

The truck driver shortage remains one of the biggest threats to U.S. freight and logistics operations in 2025, according to Tech.co’s Logistics Report. Nearly 70% of logistics companies say the ongoing shortage of drivers is limiting their ability to meet freight volumes. Most logistics providers are turning to tech investments, such as route optimization, driver monitoring, and fleet-tracking systems, to improve efficiency and reduce pressure on limited labor. Read more.

Tractor Supply is revving up its final-mile fulfillment operation as part of a push to grow digital and business-to-business sales. The retailer is hiring drivers and renting fleets of vehicles such as pickup trucks and trailers to handle more customer deliveries itself. Tractor Supply plans to fulfill more orders for delivery out of its stores across the U.S. as well as its distribution centers and mixing centers, where it stows additional inventory close to stores for faster replenishment. Read more.

O’Reilly Automotive acquired a facility in the Fort Worth suburb Haslet, Texas, as its 33rd distribution center. O’Reilly has been battling distribution capacity constraints in its Southeast and Eastern Mid-Atlantic region as the company continues to grow its store footprint. The new distribution center is slated to start operations in 2027 and is expected to have the capacity to serve 350 of the auto parts retailer’s stores in the South Central U.S. Read more.

In today’s competitive retail landscape, customers increasingly expect fast and reliable delivery service. For businesses looking to stay competitive, meeting tight delivery windows is crucial, and many are turning to third-party logistics providers to meet these demands. Here’s a look at how 3PLs are evolving to meet the growing demand for fast delivery. Read more.

For many retailers, managing logistics internally has become challenging. Partnering with a third-party logistics provider can transform supply chains, giving businesses the tools, expertise, and flexibility needed to meet rising customer expectations while streamlining operations. Here’s a look at some ways a 3PL partnership can help retailers, making supply chains faster, more efficient, and more resilient. Read more.

More consumers are holding onto their vehicles longer. As such, there is increased demand for automotive parts and maintenance. As auto parts demand continues to grow, distributors are expanding their logistics networks and last-mile delivery capabilities. However, last-mile delivery challenges can pose significant obstacles to delivery efficiency and reliability. Here’s a look at last-mile delivery challenges in the automotive parts distribution space. Read more.