WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

According to the American Trucking Association, the industry faced a shortage of over 80,000 drivers in 2021, projected to grow to 160,000 by 2030 if current trends continue. Current State of Driver Availability Statistics The trucking industry, which is pivotal to the economy, is grappling with an unprecedented shortage of drivers.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 23, 2020

Redefining The Road recently caught up with Jill Maschmeier, Director of Safety and Compliance at NCI and member of the Women in Trucking Image Team, to discuss the company’s best practices. The company often uses the cameras in its trucks to help coach drivers. They can be a wonderful training tool,” Maschmeier says.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2021

Over the last decade, ever since social media and the IoT became common-place mediums, there has been a change in marketing tools and strategies. A more streamlined communication is provided by omnichannel strategies. The crux of the omnichannel approach is to meet the customers where they are.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 26, 2021

When working intensive shift cycles with heavy loads, it is important to have the right tools at your disposal exactly when you need them. For this reason, Yale Europe Materials Handling has developed an all-new cab for its high-capacity trucks. In control.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Over the past year, as the nation struggled to deal with the global pandemic and the changes it brought with it, truck carriers have sustained the country in many ways. Despite this impact, many carriers also struggled to make ends meet and survive in 2020. The Causes of Poor Truck Carrier Profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The bridge was a vital link for commuters, tourists, and truck drivers, who had to find alternative routes or modes of travel. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.

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Women in Trucking

MARCH 9, 2020

More than 60,000 new drivers are needed, according to the American Trucking Associations. percent of drivers are women, according to the Women In Trucking (WIT) Index, developed in conjunction with the National Transportation Institute (NTI). Finding and keeping drivers has never been more critical. Facebook Live is a powerful option.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

However, with this year’s volatility, I was also given a front-row seat to a new level of hyper collaboration – including individuals going out of their way to help each other, more strategy sessions between shippers and forwarders, and continually leaning into historical data and current market insights to find smarter solutions.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Heavy equipment hauling is all about moving large items that regular trucks can’t handle. Many complexities come with heavy equipment hauling, and there are several common challenges and strategies employed to address these hurdles. It’s about more than driving from point A to point B.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. Running more efficient routes, with more fully loaded trucks, saves money and reduces emissions. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker.

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Penske Move Ahead

JULY 23, 2020

Kearney and lead author of the 31 st Annual State of Logistics Report ® , said the COVID-19 pandemic has brought risks to life, transforming the way companies think about supply chains, the logistics that enable them and the tools they need to be successful. That means technology, and 3PLs are investing in technology."

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

Whether through refrigerated trucks, insulated containers, or cold storage facilities, this infrastructure maintains the cold chain seamlessly. From processing facilities to retail stores or consumers’ doorsteps, every step must meet strict temperature requirements.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

Tirtakencana Tatawarna (Avian Brands), who shared insights on the significance of supply chain, Tirtakencana’s optimization strategy, and how Locus assisted in the process. However, trying to meet these high expectations without the right tools and processes can be a recipe for disaster.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Not surprisingly, some of the trucking trends that move drivers forward will also be those that present new challenges and opportunities for such a vital industry as commercial driving. 2017 Trucking Trends. Meeting Government Regulations and Laws. More Industry Interdependence. Finding Ways to Increase Efficiencies.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 20, 2024

Whether you’re being hired to relocate a household or hoping to diversify revenue streams by offering truck rentals at your storage facility, partnering with a trusted commercial truck rental provider like Penske is essential. Here are a few more ways professional movers can benefit from commercial truck rental solutions.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. On the flip side, the truck bulk and LTL markets adopted a more specialized approach. However, the linchpin of these challenges was the manufacturing sector.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2023

To streamline the last-mile delivery process, retailers, CEPs and other last mile players can implement technical strategies that optimize delivery routes. The need for faster delivery times and meeting customer preferences has made optimizing delivery routes a top priority. What is Delivery route optimization?

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Log-hub

AUGUST 14, 2024

By leveraging technology, data analytics, and innovative strategies, companies can streamline their supply chains and achieve significant improvements. Key Components of Supply Chain Optimization Technologies and Tools The integration of advanced technologies plays a pivotal role in supply chain optimization.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 18, 2024

With 77% of transportation professionals relying on aggregated industry benchmarks to determine fleet performance, Catalyst AI™ addresses the need for real-time evaluation tools. Penske Truck Leasing is ushering in a new era in fleet management by enabling fleet managers to evaluate fleet performance. Read survey results here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

By involving employees in the AI adoption process and demonstrating the benefits of these technologies, businesses can help employees feel more comfortable with AI and view it as a tool that can enhance their work rather than a threat to their job security. Another common concern with AI adoption is privacy.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

However, we are often asked by members how they can become MORE proactive in supporting Women In Trucking (WIT) and our mission. You can find Women In Trucking on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. in the trucking industry. Companies can support the event and meet drivers by participating as a sponsor.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As the state of the trucking market evolves and innovations improve , OTR freight management technologies and logistics service providers offer transportation management optimization to help businesses avoid significant supply chain disruption. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Routing guide failures are frequently caused by poor communication, misunderstandings, unclear guidelines, poor decision-making, outdated or missing data points, mismanagement of privately owned trucking fleets, and unavailability of automated tools and technology. Increased eligibility for shipper-of-choice status.

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Locus

AUGUST 6, 2024

Peak and holiday seasons are typically when retailers have to scale their capacity to meet the demands. However, smart capacity systems have the capability to assign available service co-workers and then also make sure the installation expert is part of the same truck to decrease cost of transportation and installation time.

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Parade

MARCH 10, 2022

Digital quoting tools make collecting, organizing, evaluating, and auditing quotes simple. Parade’s digital quoting tools can streamline the process and make it easier than ever to find the right carrier for a load. Here are just a few of the advantages Parade’s digital quoting tools offer brokers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The current war in Ukraine will further destabilize the global supply chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

It also presented a new suite of connected solutions for HGV fleets, intended to give hauliers and own-account operators a complete, real-time vision of the way in which their trucks and trailers are utilised. Our analysis can unlock savings and help define future fleet strategy. We’re focused on adding value, at every stage.”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Transportation service providers look for new and innovative tools, technology, and processes to improve delivery solutions while staying competitive. Offering various last-mile delivery in retail makes it easier for shippers to appeal to consumers and meet their needs. The Last-Mile Needs a Sustainable-First Strategy.

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WorkWave

JULY 30, 2024

Mental Health and Stress The stress of meeting tight deadlines, dealing with traffic and spending extended periods away from family can take a toll on drivers’ mental health. Health Monitoring Tools Providing wearable technology that tracks health metrics can help drivers stay on top of their physical well-being.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to survey data, transportation operations (61%) and warehouse operations (56%) were hardest hit by resource shortages, from truck drivers to the fulfillment team on the warehouse floor, as companies struggle to meet customer demands with fewer workers.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 20, 2024

Whether you’re being hired to relocate a household or hoping to diversify revenue streams by offering truck rentals at your storage facility, partnering with a trusted commercial truck rental provider like Penske is essential. Here are a few more ways professional movers can benefit from commercial truck rental solutions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Control over trucking freight rating remains a blip for many carriers, particularly owner-operators and those trying to manage the chaos of a pandemic-stressed industry. Quite simply, freight rating challenges are not a problem limited to trucking carriers. Now, the industry is changing yet again.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 18, 2024

With 77% of transportation professionals relying on aggregated industry benchmarks to determine fleet performance, Catalyst AI™ addresses the need for real-time evaluation tools. Penske Truck Leasing is ushering in a new era in fleet management by enabling fleet managers to evaluate fleet performance. Read survey results here.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Meet all necessary licensing and legal obligations 6. Studying competitors is an integral part of market research as it helps the medical courier business gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and overall strategies. Marketing Plans: Outline the strategies for attracting clients and promoting the medical courier service.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Meet all necessary licensing and legal obligations 6. Studying competitors is an integral part of market research as it helps the medical courier business gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and overall strategies. Marketing Plans: Outline the strategies for attracting clients and promoting the medical courier service.

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