Fri.Dec 22, 2017

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Technology Considerations to Combat a Shipper Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate compliance date is around the corner, and shipping capacity is tightening at a phenomenal rate. Experts predict the 2017 holiday shopping season to be one for the record books, and steady growth in the stock market alludes to a new manufacturing boom. As the shipping industry prepares to face these challenges, figuring out how to take advantage of available shipping capacity can be challenging.

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The Final Tax Bill Saved a Pillar of Construction Finance

Freightos

In addition to pass-through exemptions and scuttling the alternative minimum tax, the law contained another, less-noticed victory for industry.

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Trinity Logistics Joins Alliance to Standardize Blockchain Technology in Logistics

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics has joined other transportation industry giants by partnering with the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), a recently formed group to ensure the standardization of blockchain technology in logistics. BiTA is a forum for promotion, education, and encouragement to develop and adopt blockchain applications in the trucking, transportation, and logistics industry.

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A Christmas Story About Automated Last Mile Delivery

Loginext

This Christmas, make sure you plan and optimize all last mile deliveries to avoid delays and detentions. People need their gifts on time and Santa needs some help, so make sure your customers are delighted on Christmas Eve with on-time deliveries and error free invoicing.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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Where Will You Move in 2018?

Penske Move Ahead

The blush of a new year, fresh with promise and adventure, may be the perfect time for a household move. Often considered off-peak time for household moves, moving in the winter months presents challenges not found during the sun-kissed days of summer. What would a new year be without a few resolutions? Penske Truck Rental is offering the following tips to help you navigate each stage of your move.

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Wishing the Best of the Holiday Season to All Professional Truck Drivers

Penske Move Ahead

With just days until holiday celebrations are in full swing, the race is on to complete Christmas gift giving and make the perfect additions to festive tablescapes. Yet, the staples and touchstones of the holiday season would not be possible without the dedication of millions of professional truck drivers. Penske Logistics paused in the season of giving to thank the company’s 4,500 professional truck drivers in the U.S. and Canada for all they do – during the holiday season and throughout