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Penske Truck Leasing Debuts Truck Maintenance On-Site Guide

Penske Move Ahead

With third-party on-site maintenance, you can reap the benefits of a cost-efficient, in-house maintenance program while turning the risks (e.g., updating software and tooling or hiring and training skilled technicians) over to a strategic partner, like Penske. By "Move Ahead" Staff.

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How Government Shutdown Affects Transportation Operations

247 Customs Broker

The US Department of Transportation has not been funded for 2019 because of the shutdown , which may delay rulemaking around new Hours of Service proposals. Without visibility, demand signals can be missed and there can be interruptions in transport modes. Related Article: 2019 Transportation Management Systems Market Update.

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Achieving Logistics Sustainability Goals with the Assistance of a Transportation Management System – Supply Chain 24/7

247 Customs Broker

A robust transportation management system like Kuebix TMS helps to facilitate the creation of an optimized transportation strategy. Related: What Is A Transportation Management System? Related: What Is A Transportation Management System? Related White Papers & eBooks. Compliance to U.S.

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Controlling Shipping Costs via Multi-Modal Freight Rate Visibility

247 Customs Broker

58% of shippers today say their biggest concern is the rapid rise of transportation costs, driven by the rising consumer expectation of next day delivery and an ever-expanding network of inventory distribution points. Discover how to better control your shipping costs – download the eBook today! Compliance to U.S. May 23, 2018.

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Weathering the Trade Policy Storm

Supply Chain Brain

The issues of labor and transportation costs, along with capacity, will beleaguer everyone from the supply chain manager to the CFO. By combining content with an on-demand platform for global trade execution, companies can realize productivity gains from streamlining the trade compliance side of their operations.

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How Will ELD Adoption Affect Freight Brokers?

GlobalTranz

Download eBook. For brokers, it means restricted access to transportation services at a time when demand from drivers is growing. It may also involve finding overnight parking options for drivers who now cannot complete load transportation within a day. Ensuring carrier’s ELD compliance.

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Manufacturing Plant Site Selection: Where to Locate Your Manufacturing Plant

GlobalTranz

download ebook. Mountainous regions can be problematic with rocky soil and difficult transportation conditions. Speak with a local contractor or regulatory agency to learn about permitting, inspections, and other compliance issues for building there. How far will your vendors need to transport materials?