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Nelson Truck Lines' 2019 W9 among the last of the gliders

Overdrive Online

Operator Brian Beltran showed the rig at the Waupun Truck-N-Show over the summer, paired with a patriotic 2022 Great Dane van that's a salute to the Nelson family's military service.

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Electrification Is Coming for the Supply Chain — But Not Where You Think

Supply Chain Brain

El ectrifying heavy trucks seems like an obvious step to take. But even with incentives, the current state of technology isn’t ready for deployment at large scale.

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Growth through service, safety for Virginia small fleet

Overdrive Online

Virginia-based DPM Logistics launche in 2016 moving spot market freight while owner Dave Monsell networked with brokers and local shippers. Now, the majority of the fleet's freight is direct-contracted with a big trailer pool for drop-hook opportunity.

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Strategically Integrating 3PLs into Your Operations

Loginext

Strategic integration of third-party logistics (3PLs) with logistics management software streamlines operations, boosts scalability, and enhances customer satisfaction. Discover key steps and benefits for optimal results. The post Strategically Integrating 3PLs into Your Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Port Strike Set to Hit U.S. Economy Hard in Coming Days

Supply Chain Brain

A strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports enters its third day, with talks between the ILA and USMX remaining fraught.

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Podcast | Automating the Warehouse: Best (and Worst) Practices

Supply Chain Brain

Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task.

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7 Things to Do Now to Get TMS Project Approval in 2025

MercuryGate

TMS is needed to navigate transportation management challenges. Securing TMS project approval in 2025 is crucial as it sets the stage for a transformative shift in your logistics operations. The post 7 Things to Do Now to Get TMS Project Approval in 2025 appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Unlocking Routing Efficiency - A Customer Success Story - Pepin and Descartes

Supply Chain Brain

Join us for an exclusive web seminar where we explore how Pepin Distributing, a leading beverage distributor in Tampa, FL, transformed its operations with the help of Descartes.

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Accomplish More with a Strong Online Presence: A Guide for Delivery, Transportation and Logistics Businesses

WorkWave

In today’s digital age, a strong online presence is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re a delivery service, transportation provider or logistics company, an effective online presence can help you reach new customers, streamline operations and build lasting relationships with existing clients. But where do you start, and how can you make sure your business is positioned for success in the digital world?

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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NTSB Chair Blasts FAA Over Response to Boeing 737 Rudder Issue

Supply Chain Brain

Faulty parts that could cause the 737’s rudder control system to jam may be in use by at least 40 non-U.S. carriers.

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The Importance of Mobile GPS Tracking for Efficient Pest Control

WorkWave

Even in a vocation as seemingly timeless as pest control, taking advantage of new technology as it enters the industry can often be the deciding factor when it comes to winning out over the competition. With the emergence of mobile GPS tracking , pest control operators are increasingly seeing the benefits that it can provide for both their businesses and their customers.

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EU Holds Final Vote on Tariffs for Chinese EVs

Supply Chain Brain

The proposed levies range between 7.8% on imported Teslas made in China to as much as 45% for some Chinese automakers.

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HVS Secures Contract for Hydrogen Left-Hand-Drive Vehicles from Kopala

NGT News

United Kingdom-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Kopala International SL, headquartered in Spain. This strategic collaboration will see HVS supply left-hand-drive hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) as part of its Transition to Zero Program, aimed at advancing the decarbonization of the European road haulage industry.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Plastic Modular Belt Increases Multi-directional Movement

Logistics Business Magazine

Conveyor specialist Habasit launched the HabasitLINK M2483 Sphere Top 1” plastic modular belt to offer the courier express and parcel (CEP) market new possibilities in multi-directional movement of goods on conveyors. It allows facilities to move goods across conveyor belts in all directions, including differently to a belt’s conveying path, in a controlled manner.

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Thank You Thursday Shout Outs – September

Ship Monk

ShipMonk is privileged to have a lot of hard working, incredible team members across our modern, global facilities. We love showing them appreciation at every opportunity, so we created “Thank You Thursdays” to celebrate employees on a weekly basis. Above you’ll see some members of our California fulfillment center celebrating TYT. Talking about the team, our CA Regional Manager of People/Culture Breanna Plumb notes: “Walt Disney said ‘If you can dream it, you can do it”

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KION opens Centre of Excellence for Automated Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

The KION Group has opened the KION Automation Centre Antwerp in Belgium, a Centre of Excellence facility for automated solutions in EMEA. It is the first of its kind and now the primary hub for research and development, testing and customized production of automated solutions in EMEA. Employees from the KION brands will now work and collaborate on automation projects and individual customer requirements. “Automation is the future for our industry, so I’m very excited about the new fa

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Shared Service Office in Georgia to Enhance Global Operations

Logistics Business Magazine

Girteka Group, a provider of temperature-controlled road transportation, has moved its Girteka Business Services based in Tbilisi, Georgia, to a new office. This move strengthens the company’s global operations, attract talents and supports its growth across Europe by delivering essential services from a new strategic hub. Georgia’s growing reputation for skilled talent and its strategic position make it an ideal location for development of established in 2022 Girteka Business Services.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea