Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In a blog post Tuesday, Walmart announced its new Walmart Express Delivery service, in which customers can have rapid delivery of orders placed in the evening, with a mind-blowing promise that orders placed by 9:30 PM will somehow be delivered just 30 minutes later, by 10:00. In effect, the bill bans driverless AV trucks.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cuba early Tuesday morning as a Category 3 storm. Top off truck fuel tanks. Delay travel into impacted areas when possible.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 28, 2023

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Top off truck fuel tanks. Move trucks to higher ground if in a flood-prone area. Stay tuned to local news stations for weather reports.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. Harris’s background was in the trucking industry. Tech Titan: Bobby Harris, Founder & CEO of BlueGrace Logistics Show Submenu Resources. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. Bobby Harris founded BlueGrace Logistics in 2009 to help businesses better understand and optimize transportation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

This is reposted with permission from their blog. . As there is a large number of news items spanning the many large topics in the logistics industry, we decided to create our Top 10 by focusing on categories: Drones. Truck Driver Shortage. BONUS: Top Supply Chain Blog Posts of 2014 from the Cerasis Blog.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Florence intensified to a Category 4 storm, which may affect millions this week in the Southeastern U.S., Higher winds from the remnants of the storm could affect truck drivers far away from the storm landfall. including North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2021

When it comes to major hurricanes – Category 3, 4, or 5 with winds 111 mph or greater, the center is predicting between three to five could form. Top off your truck fuel tanks. Move trucks to higher ground if in a flood-prone area. Stay tuned to local news stations for weather reports. Additional Helpful Resources U.S.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2019

In a recent blog, I focused on trends affecting the trucking industry. In this blog post, I want to look at trends in several product categories that are having an impact on trucking. Rob Garcia, senior vice president of supply management at Nationa

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 6, 2020

With Hurricane Delta increasing to Category 4 strength, fleet operators in the Gulf Coast are encouraged to take steps now to brace for the storm's impact. Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm.

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Transporeon

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Florence intensified to a Category 4 storm, which may affect millions this week in the Southeastern U.S., Higher winds from the remnants of the storm could affect truck drivers far away from the storm landfall. including North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel costs: Last-mile fuel costs require careful management as they make up 25% of a truck’s operational costs over volatile price fluctuations. A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

Freight rates are broken down into two different categories: contract and spot rates. 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. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Freightera

APRIL 21, 2021

This means that churches, hospitals, farms, and various other location types fall under the limited access category. Not everyone with a truck can come to an airport or military base and request to pick something up, or drop something off there. The post Limited Access Locations in Freight Shipping appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 25, 2020

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Gulf Region.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Valentine’s Day logistics are made more complicated by the perishable nature of many of the most popular gift categories and the short delivery window. Trucking Capacity. In today’s market, the average day guarantees tight trucking capacity. In today’s market, the average day guarantees tight trucking capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This helps measure the demand for finished goods across a variety of categories such as department stores, furniture stores, electronics and more. The retail sales trends data can be broken out into categories for a more granular understanding of performance in various retail sectors. for year-over-year breakouts): .

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Freightera

DECEMBER 7, 2021

You could sort these factors into two rough categories. That means that the carrier will pick up your shipment and wait until they have enough cargo for the destination terminal before a truck is on the move. The post How to choose the right LTL carrier for your shipping needs appeared first on Freightera Blog. Shipping mode.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Thirty-five percent of trucks travel empty in the U.S., And according to the National Private Truck Council, 28% of a private fleet’s miles qualify as deadhead. Fuel costs played a major role in driving this surge, soaring by 53.7%, with other expense categories also experiencing double-digit growth.

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Freightera

JUNE 8, 2022

Everything seems to be boxed in its own category. . In short, anything that doesn’t fit within a standard 53’ dry van is considered oversized and requires specialized trucks. For a much more detailed description of such trucks and their pros and cons please see our definitive freight shipping guide. . Parcels are tame.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The benefit of LTL shipping is that you only pay for the truck space you use. There are two main categories of shipments: parcel and freight. Are there any size limits that distinguish these two categories? Additionally, we provide real-time shipment tracking and simple online freight rate comparison.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The fact remains that within freight transportation protocol, trucking capacity is finite. This factor plays into net revenue per truck per week as well. REVENUE PER DRIVER PER WEEK (DRVREV) – The profits earned per truck each week remains a crucial piece of data for fleet management.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

In the “currently winning” category is Convoy, a technology-based freight broker that raised $62 million in a funding round led by Silicon Valley startup accelerator Y Combinator, along with investments from funds managed by Bill Gates and Barry Diller. Which brings us to Shyp, the latest entrant in the “currently losing” category.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2021

When it comes to major hurricanes – Category 3, 4, or 5 with winds 111 mph or greater, the center is predicting between three to five could form. Top off your truck fuel tanks. Move trucks to higher ground if in a flood-prone area. Stay tuned to local news stations for weather reports. Additional Helpful Resources U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 17, 2023

After weathering years of pandemic-fueled headwinds, enterprise supply chain teams have regained pricing power in the trucking market. SONAR gives users insight into upward of 85% of transportation orders happening in the trucking market at any given time. That is where FreightWaves SONAR comes into play.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Usually, such loads are transported with flatbed trucks. Speaking of machinery and equipment, cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, cranes, forklifts, large auto parts, and similar items all fall under the category of equipment and machinery. What qualifies as a heavy shipment?Oversized Oversized load dimensions. Step Deck. ?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Commercial trucks lead a taxing existence. That’s why it’s crucial to follow an effective fleet maintenance plan to ensure trucks stay serviceable. A good program ensures every time a driver takes a truck out, that truck has received the necessary attention. Implement Fleet Maintenance. Pre-Trip Tips.

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Carter Logistics

JULY 3, 2019

Blog Topics. What began as a modest, family-owned dealership in 1957 eventually developed into a trucking company and then into a public and globally owned logistics powerhouse with clients located around the world. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Carter Logistics Sponsors USA Go Global Awards.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Tailgates are small hydraulic lifts at the back of a truck that are used to get a shipment from a truck to ground level. Since drivers will not allow anyone to climb on board the truck, sometimes time is a limiting factor. Driver assistance also falls under the special handling category and comes with a fee.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We are now on the 4th of our 5 main blog categories we will feature as we wind down the year. Read the full article here. .

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Freightera

MARCH 10, 2022

Vegetables, Fruit, Plants, and Flowers Can’t Survive in Standard Trucks for More Than a Few Hours. Temperature-controlled services can be divided into several sub-categories: keep frozen, keep cool and keep warm. The post Shipping Perishables appeared first on Freightera Blog. Make sure to plan ahead. Happy shipping!

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10xLogistics

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Over at Logistics Viewpoints (A blog you should be reading) Chris Cunnane gave us a sneak peek into a survey he conducted with DC Velocity magazine about different final mile modes and their current and anticipated adoption rates. It strikes me that crowdsourced final mile delivery is something that falls into the Two Way Door category.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 30, 2019

The lift gate is a piece of special equipment at the rear of the truck used to simplify loading and unloading. If you don’t request inside delivery, the driver will just leave the shipment at the exact same place where it was unloaded from the truck. What are the types of additional LTL services? . Delivery appointment.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. Trucking Logistics. Remember that many trucking companies are LTL (Less Than a Full Load) carriers. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common.

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Compactor Management Company

MAY 29, 2023

In this blog, we explore the pros and cons of single-stream recycling and emphasize the importance of striking a balance between convenience and quality. These materials are collected together in one truck and then sorted at the materials recovery facility (MRF). However, convenience comes with certain challenges.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. Category Key. Western Europe selects container standards for rail, also intended for ship and truck. to Houston, where the shipping containers are loaded onto trucks. Here’s how it happened. . Malcom McLean.

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10xLogistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Anyone who reads my blog regularly knows I am not a fan of this carrier creation called "be a shipper of choice". To simplify my reasons I break my reasons down into three categories: The carriers themselves speak as a commodity. This is the new trucking industry. This is the text book description of a commodity.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 22, 2023

Product Packaging vs. Shipping Packaging There are two different categories of packaging that ecommerce businesses need to consider. Packages that are ready for shipping are sorted according to their shipping method and destination, and loaded onto trucks that specialize in small-parcel shipping.

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