Tue.Apr 24, 2018

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3 tips about switching to alternative fuel trucks

Fleet Owner

The Trillium CNG managing director offers some tips to fleets considering making the switch to alternative fuel-powered vehicles.

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Just Like Clockwork:  Straight Talk About Subscription Fulfillment Challenges

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Hear that boom? That’s the sound of the business-to-consumer subscription industry.

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Fight to preserve state laws requiring driver pay for meals, rest time hits Hill again

DC Velocity

Denham of California again carries ball for big truckers against labor, smaller fry.

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When it comes to rising fleet costs, control what you can

Fleet Owner

An analysis by PLG Consulting, a logistics, engineering and supply chain consulting firm, indicated that truck prices could rise by 8% to 10% this year.

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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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XPO launches shared-space model for retail distribution

DC Velocity

"XPO Direct" opens firm's technology, trucks, and workforce for omnichannel and e-commerce operations.

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Safety technology a key piece of Freightliner's new EconicSD waste collection truck

Fleet Owner

LAS VEGAS. Freightliner Trucks unveiled its new EconicSD waste collection truck for the North American market, a low-entry, cab-over-engine model that comes standard with numerous safety systems.

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Diesel average sees gains for the fifth consecutive week, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With a 2.9-cent increase, the average price per gallon for diesel now stands at $3.133 per gallon, marking the fifth consecutive weekly increase. During this period, the average has seen a cumulative 16.1-cent increase and it has gone up 9.1 cents since the week of April 9.

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How EVs, fuel cells are gaining more ‘alternative’ trucking attention

Fleet Owner

Though major hurdles on battery life and weight still need to be solved, more trucking companies exploring alternative power.

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March trucking volumes are mixed, reports ATA

Logistics Management

The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index dropped 1.1% from February to March to 110 (2015=100), following a 0.8% (revised from a 2.6% decline) January to February decline.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Predictive Maintenance 201: Beyond Prevention

Fleet Owner

Roadside breakdowns and unplanned downtime are extremely costly, and the associated expenses of breakdowns—from towing, parts, and labor to dissatisfied customers—impact a business’s bottom line.

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Time to Replace Your TMS? Three Ways to Tell

Talking Logistics

Deciding whether and when to replace a piece of supply chain software is a tricky balance: You can’t wait until your operations (or customers) are significantly affected by cumbersome processes or the lack of visibility, yet you know the inefficiencies of your current software are holding you back. A transportation management system (TMS) is no different.

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A Must-Read Business Book on Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Balancing Green is a must-read business book on sustainability. is a well-researched book that cuts through many of the fallacies and wishful thinking that surrounds this topic. The post A Must-Read Business Book on Sustainability appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Digital Marketplace for Field Service Management

Material Handling and Logistics

OnProcess Technology has launched IntelliForce, a field service management solution featuring an on-demand digital marketplace, which is intelligently powered by OnProcess’ advanced analytics engine.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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ATA: Truck tonnage slips in March

Fleet Owner

Despite decline in March, ATA’s chief economist noted freight tonnage remains solid.

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BUILD is the new TIGER

Logistics Management

Based on news issued by the United States Department of Transportation, the TIGER program may have roared for the final time. The reason for that comes from a Notice of Funding Opportunity issued by the DOT to apply for $1.5 billion in discretionary funding through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants program.

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ATA renews CDL and family defender offerings

Fleet Owner

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has renewed U.S. Legal Services' CDL Defender and Family Defender offerings as ATA Featured Products.

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Amazon Will Delivery Packages to GM, Volvo Trunks in the US

Material Handling and Logistics

The in-car delivery scheme is an attempt by Amazon to overcome the hesitation that many feel about opening their home remotely for couriers.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX)

Freightos

Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos. When someone asks about the weather, the temperature is an easy response. But answering other questions isn’t always that easy. Even common questions, like the state of the stock market, didn’t always have straight-forward responses. Today, the go-to metric for that question is typically Standard & Poor’s 500, the Nikkei, or the Dow Jones Industrial Average (a shockingly poor indic

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How to Maximize New Tax Benefits for Your Fleet

Fleet Owner

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect this year, brings many positive changes for companies with fleets.

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XPO hires industry veteran Wagers as COO

Logistics Management

Global freight transportation and logistics services provider XPO Logistics Inc. announced two significant executive appointments this week, with the hiring of Kenneth Wagers as chief operating officer, a position in which he will oversee XPO’s operations in 32 countries, and former chief operating officer and transportation segment Troy Cooper earning a promotion to president, which XPO said is a newly created postion.

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E-Commerce and the Technology that Makes Final Mile Delivery Work

Fleet Owner

Every year e-commerce takes a bigger bite out of retail sales and represents a larger share of the retail market.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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Q&A: Matt Castle, VP of Global Forwarding Products & Services at C.H. Robinson

Logistics Management

Like all modes of freight transportation, especially these days, change is constant. And that is apparent in the air freight sector. Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with Matt Castle, VP of Global Forwarding Products & Services at C.H. Robinson, to get an inside glimpse of the current state of the market.

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BlueGrace Takes 1st Overall At 2018 SportsFest

Blue Grace Logistics

At BlueGrace, Core Value #3 is “ Pursue Outrageous Goals.” Working as a TEAM to pursue these goals is one of the most important dynamics of our company culture; from the way we come together to ensure our customers always have an excellent experience to way we band together to hold one of the largest pet food drives in the country to benefit our furry friends at Humane Society of Tampa Bay , our teamwork is evident.

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Mack adds new features to LR refuse model

Fleet Owner

A fully electric refuse truck will be tested in New York City in 2019, Mack noted.

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The 10 steps to organize a great event.

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

In recent times the major sporting events, whether it be Champions League final, Marathons, Olympics, etc. are based on the following points: Ideate it, see what you want to do and where you want to go. Budget it, calculate how much it will cost us to create the event. Communicate it, this refers to communication to government entities. Marketing campaign to make it known, diffusion of the event to guarantee the maximum assistance stipulated.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Mack Trucks brings refuse lineup to WasteExpo 2018

Fleet Owner

Mack refuse trucks wired for Lytx telematics software.

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The little shrimp’s journey

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

If you visit the North Sea coast in northern Germany you can enjoy a local specialty which is called “Krabbenbrot”. Basically it is a “Schwarzbrot” (a pretty dark kind of whole wheat bread), smeared with butter and topped with a heaping pile of small “Nordseekrabben” or brown shrimp, as they are called in English, native to the North Sea. Sometimes it is also topped with a fried egg and looks something like this: Actually you can also enjoy the delicious shrimps in all kinds other of ways…the no

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Qatar Airways Sign Letter of Intent with Boeing for Five 777 Freighters

Airfreight Logistics

Qatar Airways and The Boeing Company have both signed a letter of intent for the order of five new Boeing 777 Freighters. The signing was completed at a ceremony attended by Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister, Qatar Airways Chairman His Excellency Mr. Ali Sharif Al Emadi and His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive.

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