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United World Transporation
AUGUST 5, 2022
From the United States to the rest of the globe, trucking positions are not being filled at an alarming rate. What was initially called a shortage is now being elevated to a crisis. The ongoing trucker shortage is incredibly disruptive to the economy, from supply shortages to delayed deliveries.
United World Transporation
AUGUST 11, 2022
One of the biggest debates in the trucking industry is the value of low rolling resistance tires for commercial trucks. Below, we’ll discuss why low-rolling resistance truck tires are worth the cost.
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United World Transporation
JUNE 13, 2022
When it comes to obtaining a commercial driver’s license — not all CDL schools are created equal. After scouring countless CDL schools across the United States, we’ve honed in on the best.
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Trucking is a lucrative yet oftentimes lonely profession. Mile after mile, nothing sounds better than a companion that’s ready to go along for the ride by your side. In this case, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of having a pet in the truck as you criss-cross the country.
Speaker: Todd Simms and Andy Johnson
Join industry experts Todd Simms and Andy Johnson as they break down five budget line items that ballooned out of control in 2022 and strategies to control them in 2023.
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
It’s one thing to descend a mountain pass with heavy cargo. But it’s a completely different matter when descending steep gradients with cold cargo. Below, you’ll discover a handful of tried and true tips for safely descending steep grades with cold cargo. Make Sure Your Cargo is Secure.
United World Transporation
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
You’ve given it some thought, and now you want to take a giant leap and start your own trucking business and become an independent owner-operator. Starting an owner-operator business means you’ll get to run your business the way you want. However, starting an owner-operator business is no small task.
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
When your business deals with perishable goods or anything that requires precise temperature regulation — your cold chain logistics management must be on point.
United World Transporation
JUNE 23, 2022
Although the trucking industry has witnessed several setbacks, such as supply chain disruptions, it’s clear that 2022 is full of exciting surprises regarding innovative trucking technology. Below, you’ll discover next-gen trucking tech, from ELDs to self-driving trucks — and beyond.
United World Transporation
AUGUST 25, 2022
If you want to improve fleet safety and reduce liability costs, take a hard look at trucking video intelligence. Below, we’ll discuss how trucking video intelligence solutions improve road safety for your trucking fleet. What are Trucking Video Intelligence Solutions?
Speaker: Michelle Meyer, Founder and CEO of MatterProviders
Michelle Meyer is here to walk you through the future of supply chain strategy, and why your current approach is probably not working. In this exclusive webinar, she will explore ways to develop and perfect your new supply chain strategy in this post-pandemic era of uncertainty.
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United World Transporation
JANUARY 20, 2022
Every fleet manager wants to ensure that their trucks are running as efficiently. as possible. However, differences in fuel economy will emerge between two similar trucks driving the same route in the same conditions.
United World Transporation
AUGUST 18, 2022
As the saying goes — it’s better to work smarter, not harder. The same can be said regarding today’s business challenges in the trucking industry. There’s no reason to succumb to old pitfalls with modern software at your fingertips.
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world to its very foundation. No more was the shock felt than in the global food supply chain, which was heavily disrupted at the start of the pandemic. However, despite the amassing problems, the supply chain rebounded and, in some ways, strengthened.
United World Transporation
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Unfortunately, truck detention is a common and almost unavoidable occurrence. Not only is it irritating, but detention wastes precious time and money. Not only that, but it can delay other pickups and deliveries, essentially ruining any scheduling and planning.
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Prescriptive analytics is a type of advanced analytics that optimizes decision-making by providing a recommended action. Supply chain, with its complex planning questions, is typically an area where optimization technology is required. Read about 5 use cases.
United World Transporation
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Right now, there’s a shortage of truck parking spaces. You’ve likely had to deal with this problem as you search for an empty space to park up for the night. Searching for safe parking can ruin efficiency, burn fuel, and tire out a driver.
United World Transporation
AUGUST 12, 2021
One of the key ways owner-operators thrive is by setting and achieving goals. However, sometimes it’s difficult to tell if you’re reaching specific goals. That’s where key performance indicators (KPIs) come in.
United World Transporation
AUGUST 5, 2021
It’s no secret, trucks release a lot of emissions as they keep the supply chain moving. However, as technology gets better, the reality of a zero-emission Class 8 truck has gotten closer.
United World Transporation
OCTOBER 7, 2021
You’ve just gotten your CDL, and you’re eager to start driving, but to do that, you’ll need to land your first job. As daunting as this task might seem, it’s a lot easier than you might imagine.
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An in-cab dash cam video system can help fleet operators significantly reduce risky driving, costly legal judgments, and insurance costs. Download the eBook and learn 6 ways to improve driver safety by using dash cams on your trucks.
United World Transporation
JULY 7, 2022
One of the most prevalent issues facing truck drivers daily is parking shortage. Although the general public is unaware, truckers are constantly faced with the dilemma of parking. As the need for truck drivers increases — so do the number of trucks on the road.
United World Transporation
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Long haul truck drivers have a lot of time on the open road. All that time can get pretty dull without some good noise. Most truckers have likely listened to their favorite albums at least a million times. That’s why public radio is so important for truckers.
United World Transporation
JUNE 3, 2021
As it stands, the trucking industry is responsible for about 28 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in the US. If the US wants to reach its climate goals, the trucking industry will need a big change. However, we all know that the trucking industry runs on diesel and other fossil fuels.
United World Transporation
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Nationwide, class 7 and 8 trucks get on average about 6 miles to the gallon. Now, what if we told you that you might be able to push that number up to 11. You might be thinking, reaching 11 miles per gallon in your truck is an impossible.
Speaker: Rod Robinson, SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group
In this exclusive webinar, Rod Robinson, SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice Lead & Center of Excellence at Insight Sourcing Group, dives into the key benefits corporations are seeing emerge from their supplier diversity programs, and how you can gain unique competitive advantages with a supplier diversity program of your own.
United World Transporation
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Repairs and maintenance are a fact of life when it comes to the trucking industry. You’re likely all too familiar with problems that can happen with diesel engines. However, it looks like electric trucks will be the trucks of the future. So, what does that mean for repair and maintenance?
United World Transporation
JUNE 10, 2021
GPS has revolutionized the way that truckers get from point A to point B. However, truckers may not always use GPS devices correctly. Sometimes drivers simply put in the wrong address and don’t double-check their route.
United World Transporation
MARCH 4, 2021
The United States Department of Transport (USDOT or DOT) is responsible for regulating the entire transportation industry. The branch that’s responsible for the trucking industry is called The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
United World Transporation
JUNE 30, 2022
Regardless of your position within the trucking or overall shipping industry — supply chain visibility is the crucial component that determines efficiency. Without point-to-point tracking information, truck drivers are lost to dwell time.
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To build your supply chain’s agility and responsiveness, you need to look at scenarios more frequently instead of relying on a single plan. Let’s explore how you can apply scenario modeling in supply chain network design.
United World Transporation
MAY 27, 2021
Lately, the popularity of the premium apple category has exploded. In years past, conventional apples have lost a lot of ground against premium apple varieties like Pazazz and Honeycrisp. So how have premium apples captivated so many new buyers?
United World Transporation
AUGUST 26, 2021
Owner-operators have a lot to take care of—finding freight, day-to-day responsibilities, tracking expenses, delivering invoices, and even driving a truck themselves. It can be overwhelming, to say the least.
United World Transporation
APRIL 1, 2021
As every truck driver knows, trucking isn’t easy. Long hours on the road, isolation, time pressure, and cramped conditions can do a number on mental health. Depression and anxiety are some of the most significant issues facing truck drivers today.
United World Transporation
MARCH 18, 2021
Dash cameras have been around for a long time, but new artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades are revolutionizing them. AI dashcams are no longer passive recorders but are active in detecting threats on the road.
Speaker: Bart Huthwaite, Principal, RSM, Operations and Supply Chain
In this webinar, Bart Huthwaite will explore best practices in building and improving supply chain resilience for a successful and productive future.
United World Transporation
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
The last thing any carrier wants is to have a high turnover rate. That’s when employees are quickly coming and going —usually due to employee dissatisfaction. Of course, not all drivers are up to snuff, and finding good drivers is a difficult task.
United World Transporation
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Heavy diesel trucks made their debut in the 1930s, and now almost all commercial trucks on the road are diesel-powered. However, the future of trucking is upon us as battery, and fuel-cell trucks become more viable.
United World Transporation
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Truck driving can be a dangerous job. About 13% of all traffic fatalities come from heavy trucks. Furthermore, COVID-19 has added a lot of new challenges to the world of trucking. Whether you’re a truck driver or a fleet operator, things are different than they used to be.
United World Transporation
MAY 20, 2021
Perhaps you’re done with driving for others, and you’d like to launch your very own trucking business. Or you’re from an entirely different profession and you think it’s a good time to jump into the hauling business. The question is, how much will it cost to start a trucking business?
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How to model carbon costs in your supply chain design? Make conscious choices by comparing scenarios indicating at which points in the supply chain carbon emissions occur and achieve the right balance between sustainability and cost.
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