Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 11, 2021

Aaron Huff | CCJ Senior Editor • April 11, 2021. . The biggest challenge in the industry is knowing, and having visibility, to match the best load to best carrier to do that load,” said Robert Sutton, executive vice president of innovation for BNSF Logistics. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitization of the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Tesla’s Development of Electric Powered Trucks Will Start to Affect the Industry According to CCJ Digital , the development of electric semi’s will begin to affect the full truckload market, which will have the result of lowering rates in the long-term outlook.

Trends 77

Trends Material Savings Optimization Software Vendor Strategies 77

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Ok, enough about concrete; let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Majority of small fleets yet to comply with ELD mandate (CCJ). This week, for example, CCJ reported that “60 percent of fleets running between 1 and 100 trucks have yet to adopt ELDs, according to a recent survey conducted by CarrierLists.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

California proposes altering regulations to allow driverless vehicles (CCJ). These APIs are delivered through the SMC³ Platform, an innovative hub of LTL transportation technology solutions. Deutsche Post DHL to deploy self-driving delivery trucks by 2018 (TechCrunch). Postal Service is Building a Self-Driving Mail Truck (Wired).

Supply Chain Planning Software 68

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2018

OpenPort Announces the Launch of the OEL Foundation to Promote Blockchain Innovation within the Supply Chain Industry. Fuel prices soar to three-year high (CCJ). LLamasoft Names Razat Gaurav CEO. Samsung Jumps on the Blockchain Bandwagon (Bloomberg). Sticker Snafu Has Millions in Imports Stuck in Argentina’s Warehouses (Bloomberg).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Supply Chains 60

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

According to a CCJ article: Both the South Dakota House and Senate passed earlier this month a resolution “encouraging Congress and [FMCSA] to overturn the rules regarding” ELDs…. Procuring logistics services is not the same as buying paper clips, yet that’s how many procurement organizations approach it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 60

Commercial Carrier Journal

APRIL 1, 2024

The company uses analytics from its Lytx driver camera technology to score drivers in a head-to-head competition with brackets that align with the NCAA college basketball tournament. Winners get big prizes, and safety scores improve.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

RXO’s visual AI technology has reduced wait times at its Laredo, Texas, facility by roughly 30% and improved input data accuracy.

Data 108

Data 108

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Oklahoma grocers set to deploy fleet of autonomous vans for final-mile deliveries (CCJ). Blume Global Introduces a New Digital Era of Growth, Innovation and Value Creation for the Global Supply Chain Ecosystem. Instacart expands ALDI partnership (TechCrunch).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 60

Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

FMCSA confirms permanent ‘restart rollback’ based on study results (CCJ). I encourage you to read the post for my perspective on the matter, but here’s what I concluded: The only way to solve the driver shortage problem is through innovation. Volvo Trucks demonstrates truck-platooning technology (Long Beach Post Telegram).

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 60

Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

DHL Supply Chain is seeking to build on the Scouts' aptitude for logistics and, through mentorship, "show them real examples of women and men who have built successful careers in the field.”

Logistics 103

Logistics Supply Chains Examples 103

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

In five years, which technologies will have delivered the most supply chain innovation benefits? Source: “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation,” Adelante SCM & BluJay Solutions, 2018. req’d) Target beefs up offerings for Shipt same-day delivery (StarTribune) J.B.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Logistics 60

Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Findlay, Ohio-based trucking company launched a driver advisory board with a special element: money. The board has an annual budget it can use to implement measures that improve drivers' quality of life.

Trucking 89

Trucking 89

Commercial Carrier Journal

AUGUST 31, 2023

A lot has changed in the 5 years since Aim rolled out its RescuePro system, like the declining number of people whose preferred communication method is talking on the phone.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 31, 2023

Brakebush helps employees in other areas of the business, from maintenance to production, become drivers via its Driving Finishing Program, which has had a 100% retention rate so far.

Trucking 110

Trucking Production 110

Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 31, 2023

There are six steps of handling when household goods come into storage, and Load it Once slashes the number of times movers have to touch a homeowners' items.

Production 96

Production Handling 96

Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Both Ryder and fleets around the country are putting idle trucks to work thanks to Ryder's vehicle sharing program COOP, which analyzes the market to help bring equipment and renters together.

Trucking 110

Trucking 110

Commercial Carrier Journal

APRIL 30, 2023

ArcBest platform can unload an entire trailer in seconds, better organize the freight and give all stakeholders real-time visibility from dock to dock.

Freight 105

Freight 105

Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Melton Truck Lines takes advantage of social media as an advertising method with its new driver influencer program in which drivers post videos about their lives on the road.

Trucking 110

Trucking Video 110

Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

JLE's recent update to its DriverOS innovation, which involved taking the platform to an app, allows drivers to select the loads they want to haul and so much more.

Industry 110

Industry 110

Commercial Carrier Journal

JANUARY 31, 2023

Rather than deploy the standard driver workflow application from its ELD vendor, FristFleet created its own using the vendor’s software development kit.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2023

ACT last year hired a life coach to support employees who may be struggling in life and simply need someone to care.

Transportation 69

Transportation 69

Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

When Covid spread across the U.S., it wiped out Clark Transfer's core business. The company turned to a new pay model post-pandemic to bring the business back to life.

Strategy 105

Strategy Modeling 105

Commercial Carrier Journal

JULY 31, 2022

This approach allows the company to drive more revenue per truck than a traditional carrier, while improving efficiency for shipping customers and offering better pay and quality of life for drivers.

Optimization 104

Optimization Strategy Efficiency Trucking 104

Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 31, 2022

The shift away from a static CPM on all miles in favor of a sliding mileage scale based on length of haul takes into account the value of a driver’s time, making local and regional work more appealing.

Modeling 107

Modeling Transportation 107

Talking Logistics

JULY 20, 2018

Without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart establishes strategic partnership with Microsoft to further accelerate digital innovation in retail. FMCSA report outlines plan to overhaul CSA (CCJ). What if your grocery orders were prepared in a tiny robot warehouse?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 12

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Commercial Carrier Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The complexities involved in booking and quoting bulk loads have previously prevented the process for going digital.

Digital 95

Digital 95

Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 31, 2023

Brakebush helps employees in other areas of the business, from maintenance to production, become drivers via its Driving Finishing Program, which has had a 100% retention rate so far.

Transportation 52

Transportation Trucking Production 52

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

req’d) [Former Waymo engineer] forms new self-driving truck biz (CCJ) Toys and televisions litter island beaches after cargo ship loses containers (Dutch News). It’s not surprising, therefore, that Amazon and others are working with manufacturers to innovate their product packaging. Companies Turn to ‘Mobile Storage’ (WSJ – sub.

Material Savings 12

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2018

FMCSA: Hours violations have ‘dropped significantly’ under ELD mandate (CCJ). Flowspace Raises $2.2M to Fuel Growth of National, On-Demand Warehousing Business. Roambee raises $2 million to secure internet of things supply chain (VentureBeat). Risky Business? Startups to Deliver Packages for Amazon.

Negotiating Skills 12

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