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Robots, Robots, and More Warehouse Robots!

Logistics Viewpoints

CRG Automation was demoing pallet build. Several other suppliers were demoing similar types of solutions. The solution expert working the demo said that a quality assurance process might be necessary to support this solution. Managers, of course, would prefer not to have to add an inspection process.

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The four factors that impact freight trucking revenue and profitability

FreightWaves SONAR

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Successful freight trucking depends on the joining of profitable loads with timely delivery. And knowing what’s happening to market volatility and trucking carriers across the country is critical to maximizing carrier revenue and margins. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Truck fleet management: How are my trucks performing in the market?

FreightWaves SONAR

Truck fleet management has always been intensely focused on knowledge of the freight market. A clear vision for how the market and the fleet can work in unison is at the heart of fleet management within the trucking industry. Effective truck fleet management is vital for successful daily carrier operations.

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Why asset-based carriers are using freight tech to recruit truck drivers

FreightWaves SONAR

Many asset-based carriers utilize freight broker and data technology to recruit truck drivers and reel in new talent. Recruiting truck drivers is not only the top challenge for carriers, but it will always remain one of the highest priorities. The truck driver shortage and its relationship to the capacity crunch.

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Decreasing deadheading in trucking: how carriers are turning to data to maximize assets

FreightWaves SONAR

Trucking capacity is tight, and deadheading is the precursor of even stricter capacity. The problem of deadheading in trucking. By utilizing effective trucking RFP protocols, freight managers can ensure trucks stay filled on every leg of every trip. Those that held on in 2020 continue to face obstacles as recovery begins.

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10 Challenges for Shippers in Negotiating Trucking Contracts

FreightWaves SONAR

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. And it’s equally important to know the top 10 challenges for shippers in negotiating trucking contracts like limited headhaul insight and how to overcome them. Trucking contracts are not necessarily built for disruption.

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Freight and trucking data: how historical and contract load tender data create a trucking rate predictor

FreightWaves SONAR

Freight and trucking data makes for an excellent resource for shippers and logistic service providers (LSPs) alike. The data obtained from historical and contract load tender information creates a valuable tool – a trucking rate predictor. Why lagging data contributes to limited insight into trucking rates.

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