GoShip Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) manages an international roadcheck where certified inspectors check carriers’ and drivers’ compliance, enforcement, educational initiatives, and vehicle safety. Each year, thousands of drivers and carriers are placed out of service because of the blitz.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week presents an opportunity to appreciate and thank drivers for their commitment, service, and dedication to an extremely difficult job in an extremely important industry. Here are some things I admire and appreciate about truck drivers: Their hard-working nature. Their commitment to safety.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. Since sales is a strong driver of success, there should integration between sales and production planning. In addition, demand forecasting has to be accurate and costs have to be managed.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A deliberate approach to detecting, assessing, and reducing risks that could have an impact on the effectiveness and safety of logistics operations is known as risk management in the industry. Work safety risks in the logistics system Transporting freight can be risky, especially if proper safety precautions are not used.

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Penske Move Ahead

JANUARY 18, 2024

Safety: We prioritize safety with features like anti-lock or air brakes, power steering, and more, emphasizing our commitment to the well-being of drivers, their cargo, and others on the road. CDL Requirement: These trucks require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), to ensure safety and compliance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The shift to e-commerce within the LTL market has pushed more freight into its space than ever before, but stakeholders should expect to see more consolidation with an increased focus on first mile and final mile, white glove and special handling, expedited service, and over-dimensional and bulky deliveries.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2021

While keeping over-tired truck drivers off the road is certainly a worthwhile goal, providing an adequate amount of safe truck parking spaces still presents a problem. Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey and Assessment was developed and implemented to identify driver safety problems and avoid further tragedy. Who is paying for it?

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WorkWave

MARCH 28, 2023

Time To Read: 4 minutes As a business owner, are you applying for a cannabis delivery license in California? The legalization of recreational and medical marijuana has led to an increased demand for licensed cannabis delivery services. Improved safety measures for customers and employees. Delivery Software. Business plan.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

Making the situation worse, trucking companies haven’t been able to hire back enough drivers to meet demand. T he goal is to have the minimum amount of inventory on hand (plus a safety stock) to meet demand. . appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. The current war in Ukraine will further destabilize the global supply chain.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A drop trailer refers to a truck trailer that the driver leaves (or “drops off”) with a shipper for unloading or loading at the recipient’s discretion. The original driver or another driver returns at the pre-agreed time to pick up the trailer. Improved Service Hours for Drivers.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Designed with the driver in mind, this cab offers a driver air-ride seat, Bluetooth, air conditioning, power steering and more, ensuring a pleasant and productive driving experience. Designed With Safety in Mind: Safety is important when it comes to heavy-duty trucks.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Consumer purchasing is spiking weeks earlier than historical levels, and increased demand for last-mile delivery has put pressure on capacity, service and pricing. Automated processes for faster delivery. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics. Locked-in capacity and budgeting. Lane loyalty.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

Given the availability for these trailers and the public need for the vaccine to be distributed, produce shippers will have to pay a premium for reefers in addition to working around a delivery schedule that is tighter and decidedly more limited than years past. Driver Shortages and a Highly Regulated Supply Chain.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

There are a lot of rules to follow, roads to pick carefully, and safety steps to ensure everything goes smoothly. Safety Concerns : Ensuring secure transport and minimizing accident risks. Safety Concerns : Ensuring secure transport and minimizing accident risks. It’s about more than driving from point A to point B.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

1) Shorter Shipping Windows and More Efficient Last Mile Deliveries. One of the significant trends in shipping and logistics that will continue into coming years will be an increase in the number of and efficiency of last mile deliveries driven by the surge in e-commerce sales. 3) A Greater Emphasis on Safety. billion by 2025.

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Locus

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The sense of safety has increased with vaccinations and businesses can expect to be busy until we bid adieu to the year. This is the time to personalize communications as well as set delivery timing expectations right with the customer as demand goes up. What to anticipate during year-end festivities?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2022

Considering extra measures and diligence for the health and safety of our driver and warehouse pools is crucial to keep them available and interested in keeping America moving. Consumer spending and ecommerce are large drivers of the supply chain. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Whether you’re new to refrigerated trucking or a veteran, it’s important your company knows how to properly transport temperature-controlled products, from pick-up through delivery. If this is not done and the shipper requests a reefer download after delivery, the data will be inaccurate. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This can happen for several reasons , including: Lack of drivers. Drivers running out of time per DOT regulations. The pickup and delivery windows in LTL are often very short, and any number of small delays can leave a driver unable to finish their scheduled day. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Locus

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Which is the best prescription delivery service? What are some same-day prescription delivery apps that will save me money? Which pharmacies have free deliveries? These questions reflect how users are rampantly looking out for the same-day delivery of their prescriptions. What is same-day prescription delivery?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 7, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the final blog post in the 3 part series of how to better spot supplier and carrier risk by Ben Goldwasser, Business Development at Spendrix, a a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. Driver State.

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Locus

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It spurred our founders to create an application for women’s safety, eventually making Locus into what it is today: a real-world ready Dispatch Management Platform for last-mile excellence. . Before Locus can unleash its powerful optimization engine , a very crucial input is the map location of where the deliveries have to be made.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Dock delays and detention not only affect truck drivers but shippers as well. In this blog, we’ll dive into what truck detention is, why it happens, how it impacts truck drivers and shippers, and how shippers can help reduce dock delays and detention. Freightwaves also collected data on driver wait times.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. Cobots are involved in packaging, picking, shipping, delivery and visibility throughout logistics, but they are rapidly becoming key players in the artificial intelligence and data analytics movement. Drivers credentials must be verified.

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LandLink

AUGUST 29, 2018

So let's examine some of the applications that are more hardware based like drones, driver-less vehicles, robotics, smart glasses and augmented reality. Drone Delivery Drone delivery offers some significant promise in final mile delivery challenges in particular. Refer back to our March 8th blog post for a quick review.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 29, 2021

FTL shipping offers some of the most flexible and convenient methods to land delivery, particularly in North America. For time-sensitive deliveries . Highly trained drivers and operators . Safety Standards . FTL shipments deal with highly time-sensitive deliveries. . Security is the top priority .

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Transporeon

MAY 17, 2018

Why Hours of Service regulations should be shaping your dock, yard and delivery management. So why do shippers and carriers continue to put up with costly delays that frustrate drivers and dockworkers? better traffic control and safety on location. Nobody likes to be kept waiting: Standing in line. Stuck in traffic.

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Envase Technologies

AUGUST 24, 2021

And how do you make sure a driver gets all the info they need to accept a run, make a delivery, and record everything? And how do you make sure a driver gets all the info they need to accept a run, make a delivery, and record everything? It provides drivers with information on-the-go (weather, traffic, fuel deals).

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a special guest blog from our friend Jake Tully where he fills us in on the 4 essential things all truck drivers need to do to prepare for the Holiday Season. Truck Drivers Need To Get Plenty of Sleep.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Every month, we’ll be sharing some of the top stories in logistics and transportation right here on our blog. False Driver Log Violations on the Rise ahead of ELD Mandate. Citations for falsifying driver logbooks was on the rise in 2017, a main driver behind the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate slated to take effect December 18.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 30, 2020

The lack of parking spaces is a safety issue for drivers, which makes it a safety issue for anyone on the road. There are times when drivers must work beyond their permitted hours in order to reach a safe, designated space. In addition to being restrictive in the name of safety, the rules can also be somewhat complicated.

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Envase Technologies

JULY 18, 2023

Everyone that eagerly awaits a package relies on track and trace technology to tell them when to be at their door, rather than sitting on their doorstep jumping up at each delivery truck that passes (it’s the Amazon effect for consumers). In the shipping industry, however, this is far less prevalent.

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WorkWave

MARCH 22, 2023

Time To Read: 5 minutes As restaurants and food delivery services look to stay competitive, one of the most important aspects they must consider is how to keep food hot for delivery. Types of Containers for Keeping Food Hot When it comes to food delivery, keeping it warm and fresh is crucial to ensuring customer satisfaction.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The Driver Shortage Will Impact Capacity in 2021. When a driver gets a positive COVID-19 test, the carrier’s terminal is shut down for safety measures, removing capacity from an already tight market. Also, the average age of LTL drivers is in the mid 50’s and older. Here’s a look at three key factors.

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Loginext

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This blog entails what a fleet management system is & how it helps automate logistics operations by offering end-to-end visibility & performance data insights.

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Freightera

MARCH 23, 2020

They are changing their processes to ensure your health and safety at the time of pickup and delivery. Some of their services – like inside delivery – may be temporarily stopped as a precaution. Driver availability may also be an issue for some carriers. I hope you all are adapting well to remote work.

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Locus

MARCH 30, 2022

The growth of the e-commerce pharmacy or e-pharma, has made the doorstep deliveries of medicines possible. The last-mile delivery is the most critical component to make a lasting or delightful customer experience. . Unlike other countries, last-mile deliveries in India are highly complicated and expensive. billion in 2020.

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