Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 11, 2018

More drivers are experiencing prolonged sitting, lack of exercise, poor posture, road vibration and increased stress and tension made worse by new HOS and ELD rules and parking shortages.

Exercises 154

Exercises Trucking 154

Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

Ltd (Westwell) have signed an agreement for an additional 100 battery-powered autonomous Q-Trucks. The order follows a tender exercise and a thorough testing and evaluation process. Hutchison Ports first introduced Westwell’s Q-Trucks at Terminal D in Thailand’s Laem Chabang Port in 2020.

Sourcing Strategies 44

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Trucking Purchasing Skills 44

Trinity Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

How do truck drivers eat healthy while over the road? Truck drivers can have jam-packed schedules with little time to think about their food choices. While truck stops and fast food joints are often full of food loaded with sugar, sodium, or to-go greasy food. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Skip ahead to the sections you want to read most!

Trucking 90

Trucking Tips Refrigeration Scenario Planning 90

United World Transporation

APRIL 1, 2021

As every truck driver knows, trucking isn’t easy. Depression and anxiety are some of the most significant issues facing truck drivers today. Fortunately, there are many ways you can improve your mental health while trucking. Of course, you won’t be able to hit the gym or always be in the mood to do exercise.

Tips 98

Tips Exercises Course Maintainability 98

Overdrive Online

JULY 31, 2019

Earlier this year, trucker Martin Hill and his wife put to use a new stepper machine in the truck, which weighs about 15 pounds and utilizes hydraulic shocks to provide resistance, and comes with resistance bands for the upper body that can be employed as well. .

Exercises 57

Exercises Operations Trucking 57

3PL Insights

MARCH 21, 2018

Truck driving can be dangerous. Not all motorists on the road are aware of how their maneuvers impact drivers, and driving a truck can be exhausting. Exercise caution in work zones. Watch out for your blind spots: slightly in front of the cab off to the side, behind side mirrors, and right behind the truck.

Tips 53

Tips Trucking Exercises Ordering 53

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 1, 2023

The logistics planning follows predefined principles, well-exercised scenarios, and calculations of ammunition consumption and attrition. The Russian military exercises before the war with Ukraine included logistics planning for supply, maintenance, medical services, and transportation.

Military 52

Military Scenario Planning Logistics Network Optimization Software Exercises 52

Women in Trucking

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

America just celebrated Women’s Equality Day, a day where the United States commemorates the nation’s 1920 ratification of female suffrage and reflects on what more it can do to ensure women can exercise their full rights and privileges as citizens of the United States.

Exercises 83

Exercises 83

Truck News

APRIL 1, 2021

Carriers that operate trucks in Ontario need to protect their Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR). This may mean exercising your right to a trial, but […].

Exercises 52

Exercises Trucking Operations Transportation 52

United World Transporation

JUNE 13, 2019

Let’s look at the 5 common causes of depression that are specific to truck drivers, and what can be done to help reduce these causes and lead to better mental health. Sleep is so important, especially for truck drivers who may have differing schedules and long work hours. With proper treatment, depression can be controlled.

How To 73

How To Trucking Exercises Events 73

United World Transporation

MAY 7, 2020

For truck drivers, it is very important to maintain mental health, especially in stressful times. We covered this topic last year, with a post on Depression In Truck Drivers ; while the world may look very different right now, the causes and tips still ring true. But remember, don’t overdo it! Get Outside. Connect virtually.

Exercises 53

Exercises Tips Maintainability Trucking 53

Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

Working out of a truck can create roadblocks to healthy living. Typically, drivers don’t have set schedules, rely on truck stops for nourishment and sit for long stretches of time. At the end of a long shift, many drivers opt to buy a snack at a truck stop rather than preparing a healthy homemade dinner. Stretch and exercise.

Tips 52

Tips Exercises Trucking Study 52

Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

About 65% of truck drivers say they feel fatigued while driving, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. What’s worse, fatigue plays a role in 31% of all deadly truck crashes, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Do some stretching exercises. Avoid sodas and other sugary drinks.

Exercises 26

Exercises Packing Trucking Examples 26

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2019

We developed our phone app as a tool to help truck drivers find safe and secure parking. My partner, Anthony Petitte and I became interested in truck parking because we both had family members in trucking who complained that is was sometimes difficult to find safe and secure parking. Tell me about your truck parking app.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 170

Logistics Network Optimization Software Security Exercises Trucking 170

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

A versatile truck , the MS20XD offers increased operational efficiency and productive transportation of goods. Consolidating a materials handling fleet is a cost-effective exercise and with the MS20XD’s working flexibility, it has the capacity to take on a multitude of roles within the warehouse logistics chain.

Material Savings 71

Material Savings Materials Handling Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction 71

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

Whether it’s for ocean freight, air, rail or truck, the fundamental issue with budgeting is that folks are called upon to assign accurate costs to transportation services that will be provided in the future. Today’s article comes from Emerge, and looks at how to create full truckload budgets in a volatile market.

Purchasing Skills 131

Purchasing Skills Scenario Planning Exercises Purchasing 131

Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The National Private Truck Council 2021 Benchmarking Survey Report provides fleets with new industry standards to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Information is power," explained Jim Lager, senior vice president for Penske Truck Leasing. There is not the luxury of being inefficient right now."

Survey 49

Survey Trucking Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 49

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

In terms of finding a 4PL solution provider, Mars wanted a company that could engage in truck loading and route optimization, and schedule shipments into and out of their warehouses. Cost considerations include making sure truck utilization is high and ensuring that items that are closing in on their expiration date get shipped out.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 126

FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 14, 2024

From a shipper’s perspective, transportation is a cost center, and the exercise of sourcing trucking capacity is not much different than that of procuring raw materials for production. The main difference is that if transportation fails, then the entire supply chain falls apart.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Logistics in War

AUGUST 3, 2018

Also known known as a ‘historical immersion problem,’ a decision-forcing case is an exercise in which participants take on the role of an actual person who, at some point in the past, was faced by a particularly challenging problem. The Road to Habbaniya’ is a two-problem exercise.

Military 94

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Exercises Logistics 94

United World Transporation

MARCH 26, 2020

COVID-19 has taken over all our lives, and during this pandemic, refrigerated truck drivers are providing the essential service of delivery food to grocery stores. So, how can truck drivers practice social distancing while providing their much-needed service? When to Exercise Heightened Safety Measures. It is possible!

Tips 84

Tips Exercises Procurement Solutions Refrigeration 84

FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

Will a delayed produce harvest in Florida and Southern California tighten refrigerated trucking capacity in midsummer? But supply-demand imbalances in the trucking spot market were emerging and warning that demand was turning negative. Will ports experiencing congestion remain clogged or will they clear up before peak season?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Data Freight 52

PINC

AUGUST 31, 2020

By establishing lanes to operate in, carriers, independent operators, and large trucking operations can run more efficiently and effectively (versus trying to serve “everyone everywhere”). Much like any industry that fluctuates according to supply and demand, freight usually costs more to move when everyone is vying for space on trucks.

Price Reduction 69

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Modeling Software Exercises 69

Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

The industry has observed lower volumes as importers exercise caution, contrary to expectations. It’s vital to have cargo prepared and shipped early, with ample buffer times due to ongoing port congestion, potential lockdowns like those in Shanghai, and US trucking shortages.

Price Reduction 85

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Scenario Planning 85

LandLink

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Typically, this is a no cost exercise provided by your 3PL so there is every reason to have the review done. It’s not unusual for companies to spend millions or tens of millions of dollars annually to ship their products with trucking companies or parcel carriers like UPS and FedEx. What is a Freight Invoice Audit?

Freight 64

Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Exercises 64

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The industry saw more parcel shipment related movements and trucking kept the economy afloat. Therefore, the 2021 budgeting should be a strategic exercise that considers data insights to unlock value and bring flexibility in resource allocation to ensure desired resilience in the supply chains. Predictive Analytics.

Resource Reduction 62

Resource Reduction Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

An Australian Army HX77 truck from the 1st Combat Service Support Battalion delivers a load of blank ammunition to a 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment combined arms team in preparation to begin training activities under Exercise Predators Run 2018. Time will be on the side of the mobile.

Military 110

Military Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Logistics 110

10xLogistics

MARCH 22, 2020

When I was in the Army in Germany we used to practice going to our "General Defensive Position (GDP)" and we would periodically go visit the warehouses set up all over Europe with stockpiles of tanks, trucks etc. Similiar exercises were done in Korea and other places. We would start them up, move them, practice deploying them etc.

Supply Chains 98

Supply Chains Military Training Modeling 98

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

UK Midlands-based forklift truck sales and service provider Compact Fork Trucks is now the official Hyundai Material Handling importer for the West Midlands area. Mr Silvers explained, “I have been selling forklift trucks within the Midlands area for over 13 years and have driven past Besblock’s factory on many occasions.

Manufacturing Procurement 65

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Materials Handling 65

Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

According to FreightWaves , “A storm of this magnitude is likely to cause localized diesel supply and price disruptions, as extreme weather impacts the downstream distribution of refined products to fuel stations and truck stops.”. Higher winds from the remnants of the storm could affect truck drivers far away from the storm landfall.

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Logistics 73

Freight Center

JULY 9, 2019

Truckers don’t just drive trucks, they drive the economy forward. Sitting, for extended periods of time, in a cramped truck cab does not sound like a routine that most personal trainers would suggest. They’re a crucial part of any business’s supply chain. Just hearing about the physical demands of the job makes your neck and back ache.

Exercises 42

Exercises Trucking Supply Chains Scenario Planning 42

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When it comes to delivery to their own production facilities, “on time” is defined as the truck being at the dock at its appointment time. The company moves 46,000 shipments per year using dry van, temperature-controlled trucks, hoppers, live haul, and other trucks as well. An RFP is a data intensive exercise.

Procurement Solutions 124

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 124

Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

They are long-term agreements, typically six to twelve months, agreed to in advance of freight execution via a procurement exercise between shippers and transportation providers. They’re volatile and constantly changing since they’re based on the fluctuating truck-to-shipment ratio, which reflects supply and demand in the freight market.

Price Reduction 62

Price Reduction Scenario Planning Capacity Freight 62

Conger

MAY 28, 2021

What Are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? In 1984, a study was conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to determine the effectiveness of a lift truck safety training program. What are OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Requirements? Let’s dive in.

Buyer Training 94

Buyer Training Training Course Operations 94

Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Some truck carriers have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture. As a result, some truck carriers such as JB Hunt, Estes and Werner have introduced last mile delivery services for items such as exercise equipment, mattresses, and furniture.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 49

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 49

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Moreover, this exercise might need to be repeated several times depending on how the war proceeds. For example, we can now model adding or removing a warehouse, increasing capacity at our production lines, adding more trucks to the fleet, and basically any other change you can think of. Their time frame was short and resources limited.

Supply Chain Design Software 108

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 108

GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Meaning they are not sharing the space or flatbed of the truck with other businesses. While this might be pricier than LTL shipping, wherein you share the truck space with goods from other businesses, it can be a more strategic investment if you are dealing with time-sensitive products. Communicate in a timely manner.

Inbound 52

Inbound Optimization Software Material Savings Optimization 52