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Chameleon Carriers Threaten Our Safety

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve read about another danger on US roadways: chameleon carriers. Tracking and compliance is a big part of what makes our roadways safe when it comes to trucking. Each category has a list of the point values for different types of violations.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3 Whether it is first, middle, or last mile, for truck drivers, safety is one of the most important parts of the job. New drivers will have the chance to sit behind the wheel of a driving simulator.

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Practicing Social Distancing while Keeping Inventory Moving during COVID-19 pandemic

PINC

In these uncertain times, companies are turning to technology to help them comply with social distancing rules and to keep their workers and drivers safe in any conditions. sees technology as a key enabler for companies that are implementing new driver and safety measures. “As Research firm Gartner , Inc.

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Walmart puts its money where its drivers are

247 Customs Broker

Wal-Mart has significantly upped the ante in its effort to compete for an ever-dwindling supply of qualified, compliant truck drivers. The nation’s largest retailer is increasing pay for truck drivers with three years’ accident-free experience to around $87,500. This year Walmart is hoping to add hundreds of drivers to its fleet.

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How To Grow Your Online Grocery Delivery Business

WorkWave

A quick online search is often the best way to get started, so you’ll have an idea of how many grocery delivery companies are operating, which areas they cover, and what types of groceries they offer. Work on an Operating Model. Time To Read: 14 minutes. Multiple Channels of Business.

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Top 6 Supply Chain KPIs: Keep Your Dashboards Simple

Logistics Bureau

If your company suffers from a low percentage of damage-free deliveries, you can safely assume that service suffers too, since customers are not receiving their orders in full. Some warehouse managers prefer to operate according to the ‘par level’ system’. Unit fill monitors the percentage of items delivered on the first attempt.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy? Do you have any specialised vehicles , and could they be removed by changing how you operate?