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Meet Jodi Edwards: A 2-Million Safe Miles Driver with a Million-Dollar Smile

Women in Trucking

Studies show that within three seconds people make many decisions or assumptions about one’s character. Within three seconds, one would be greeted with Jodi Edwards’ big smile and decide that she has a big personality interlaced with a passionate, giving, and caring spirit.

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Study urges TxDOT to advocate for truck parking needs across its many major corridors

Overdrive Online

Texas' look at truck parking might be more than just another study -- it urges capacity development directly along high-priority corridors. Perhaps most importantly, it recommends an advocate's role for TxDOT when it comes to the issue of meeting truckers' parking needs. Also: ATHS national show goes virtual, global.

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5 Things Your Carrier Wants with Brian Gibala

The Logistics of Logistics

Brian serves as Vice President of Sales at LTI Trucking Services , an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service. About Brian Gibala Brian Gibala is the VP of Sales at LTI Trucking Services, an asset-based truckload carrier and 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled contract service.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

It will be difficult to fill all these positions as the profession isn’t very attractive: There is very little flexibility in the working life of a truck driver, and the pay is bad. Which truck should be used for transportation? Massive potential – thanks to big data combined with self-driving trucks.

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The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study: Shippers, 3PLs Draw on the Power of Partnerships

Penske Move Ahead

The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study found that 95% of shipper respondents agreed that their relationships are successful and 99% of 3PL respondents agreed that their relationships are successful. The study, which was released Oct. Overall, those relationships are working.

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Top Reasons to Appreciate Truck Drivers

Blue Grace Logistics

Top Reasons to Appreciate Truck Drivers Show Submenu Resources. Case Study. In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week , we’re taking a moment to show our gratitude and pay respect to all the professional truck drivers for all that they do. What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers.

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Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals

Blue Grace Logistics

The largest year-over-year increase in pressure in 2021 came from investors, governments, and international governing bodies, according to The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 study from The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals.