Daimler enlists Penske and NFI in electric truck trials
DC Velocity
JUNE 29, 2018
Partners will share data about truck design and performance ahead of full production launch in 2021.
DC Velocity
JUNE 29, 2018
Partners will share data about truck design and performance ahead of full production launch in 2021.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 29, 2018
Cybersecurity must be a priority as manufacturers begin rolling out more automated driving systems, transportation industry groups told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 29, 2018
The “platoon” consisted of three trained, professional truck drivers in Volvo VNL tractors, each pulling double 28-foot trailers, going 62 mph while keeping a time gap of 1.5 seconds, maintaining a closer distance than what is typical for on-highway tractors.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 29, 2018
Canadian-based freight management and transit company Big Freight Systems Inc. turned 70 this year. Big Freight was founded in 1948 as a small, four-truck operation called South East Transfer, which changed to the current name in 1996.
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
DC Velocity
JUNE 29, 2018
Terminal will not be a hub-and-spoke operation.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 29, 2018
After eight years in development, the new rule would remove certification-by-capacity restrictions.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 29, 2018
It’s been said that the days go slow, but the years go fast. Now I’m living that truth as I watch everything around me — from my children to our alternative energy business — change to something different and even better than before.
Logistics Management
JUNE 29, 2018
In statements made at the recent “Ports & Terminals” luncheon in Oakland, two prominent port executives maintain that continued government support for maritime industry clean air efforts and infrastructure development remains a priority.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 29, 2018
Truckstop,com announced that US 1 Network has adopted LoadPay as its singular payment method for carriers. "The supply chain environment is changing rapidly and brokers are facing increasing pressure to compete," says Paris Cole, CEO at Truckstop.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Logistics Management
JUNE 29, 2018
Carloads, at 268,464, were up 2.5% annually, but were below the 267,748 recorded for the week ending June 16 and the 271,641 recorded for the week ending June 9.
Fleet Owner
JUNE 29, 2018
As a fleet owner, you might be wondering how gamification can help your business or perhaps you’re looking for ideas on the best way to implement.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2018
Companies large and small are susceptible to data breaches. In fact, it’s highly likely that your organization will suffer one at some point in time. So how should you respond? Should you follow the example of a company like Equifax , which did everything wrong in a wake of a cybersecurity breach and incurred hundreds of millions of dollars in costs, not to mention a stain on its reputation?
Airfreight Logistics
JUNE 29, 2018
Emirates Airlines freight division, Emirates SkyCargo recently announced the addition of Santiago in Chile to their cargo destination network. This new service will commence on July 5 th, 2018. Emirates SkyCargo will be providing up to 15 tonnes of cargo capacity to their customers using their Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Santiago will be the air cargo carriers’ sixth South American destination after Buenos Aires, Ciudad del Este, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Viracopos.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 29, 2018
Eddie Stobart, a leading supply chain, transport and logistics company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of TPN, a leading provider of pallet distribution services around the UK and Ireland, comprising of 106 regional hauliers (members), for a total consideration of up to £52.8 million, on a cash and debt free basis.
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 29, 2018
Navigating a career path is easier with mentors to provide guidance, share experiences and offer encouragement along the way. Through Penske’s Women in the Field (WIF) initiative, the company is working to develop its next generation of women leaders. The program brings women from across the company’s field operations together to provide its participants with development programs, networking, and mentorship opportunities.
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 29, 2018
In March, IPP, a division of Pooling Partners, introduced the ‘Pallet Pooling Next Level: simple works best’ model onto the Belgian market. This model embodies simplicity, resulting in immediate and significant cost-savings. The timing of the new model’s launch is opportune: the FMCG market is increasingly encouraging the use of pool pallets.
Penske Move Ahead
JUNE 29, 2018
Penske Logistics Europe has moved to a larger cross-dock warehouse in the Netherlands, within closer proximity to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new address is Changiweg 1, 1437 EP Rozenburg. Previously, the company had its forwarding location in Nieuw-Vennep, which is 10 kilometers from the airport. Headquarters for Penske Logistics Europe is in The Netherlands city of Roosendaal.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 29, 2018
The group play stage of the 2018 World Cup is over and the tournament has moved on to the knockout stage, where the remaining 16 teams will play a single elimination tournament. Notice I said remaining 16 teams and not the best 16 teams. This is due to the somewhat unfair nature of the random draw, where some groups are simply more difficult to advance through.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 29, 2018
Nothing gets my heart pumping like cycling to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. I’ve started to ramp up my training for our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure team ride in support of JDRF, which will be in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 3, 2018. Our team members are also hitting the road, including Ralph Cisneros (Intel) and Joe Tillman (TSquared Logistics): It’s not too late to sponsor or join our team.
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