NGT News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility in Virginia to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and MD Electric vehicles. Million to Expand Roanoke Valley Operations appeared first on NGT News.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

If your business relies on trucking, then you’ll want to know the current state of the industry. Understanding 2023 trucking projections will help you make smart shipping decisions and save money where possible. Trucking Projections for the Spot Market The spot market doesn’t look much like it did a year ago.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2023

While insurers say the NHTSA underestimates the safety benefits of a side underride guard mandate, truck owner-operators argue the proposed rule is too expensive.

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NGT News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Embark Trucks Inc., a developer of self-driving software for the trucking industry, has launched a joint initiative with HP Inc. to combine electric and autonomous truck technology and create a more sustainable distribution network.

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Penske Move Ahead

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Penske Truck Leasing recently celebrated the official opening of its new facility in Cuautitlán, Mexico. Spanning 63,000-plus square feet, the location offers full-service truck leasing , contract truck fleet maintenance and pre-owned truck sales.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Historically, USA Truck did very little Canada cross-border, but DB SCHENKER had a very strong presence in Canada thanks to relationships with 3rd party carriers. Land Transport’s existing operations as our platform for growth in North America. Cross docking/transloading operations.

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Linxup

APRIL 1, 2024

For fleet-based field service industries, this presents a unique challenge and opportunity. Depending on their location to the eclipse's path, businesses must adapt their operations to ensure continuity while maximizing the potential for experiencing this awe-inspiring phenomenon.

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DC Velocity

JUNE 1, 2018

New lift trucks and a warehouse redesign changed all that. As sales boomed, pesticide manufacturer Bonide found itself struggling to keep up with orders.

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United World Transporation

DECEMBER 31, 2020

2020 has been a year of upheaval for the trucking industry. The pandemic has put a lot of stress on a trucking industry already being put to the test. Continue reading below to see 11 interesting statistics about the current state of the trucking industry. Trucking Is Big Business. Not Enough Drivers.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Inching along in snarled up traffic isn’t great for anyone’s stress level, but when a truck driver is stuck in traffic, it’s not just a matter of annoyance. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), traffic congestion cost the trucking industry a stunning $74.5 billion hours in driver delays in 2016.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several operational-focused indices to aid asset-lite and asset-based carriers build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions that yield higher profit margins for those who run a trucking business. Operating Ratio (OPRAT).

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you familiar with forklifts but interested in learning about clamp trucks and what they can do? If you are involved in transporting materials such as hay, paper rolls, or other irregularly shaped items, a clamp truck could be the ideal solution. Table of Contents Toggle What is a Clamp Truck? Let’s dive in!

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 25, 2024

The supply chain industry has a PR problem when it comes to attracting workers. People think it's all truck drivers and forklift operators, but we need engineers and technicians," says educator Robyn Brunscher.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 12, 2021

The owner-operator business model in trucking, an essential part of the industry that uses upwards of 1 million independent contractors at any given time, is under attack in California and the U.S. Congress in Washington.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has added an order picker pallet truck to its line-up of flexible warehouse equipment. Warehouses are having to find ways to pick more orders, more efficiently, not least because the retail and eCommerce industries continue to boom,” says Monica Radavelli, Product Manager for Yale Lift Truck Technologies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Benchmarking standards within trucking fleets are continuously changing. While the industry moves toward more cohesive programs to track performance, including profitability per load, the need to boost benchmarking through freight KPIs is absolute. So, it’s important to know the top three benefits of trucking fleet benchmarking.

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Trux

MAY 24, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of the dump trucking industry, material producers and contractors who rely on independent, third-party dump truck operators are grappling with a wave of changes brought about by California Assembly Bill 5 (CA AB5).

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Owner-operator truck drivers, along with other independent contractors, could end up leaving California altogether if a new law goes into effect, as expected.

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United World Transporation

JANUARY 20, 2022

Every fleet manager wants to ensure that their trucks are running as efficiently. However, differences in fuel economy will emerge between two similar trucks driving the same route in the same conditions. So the variable here is the driver—but is there a way to get drivers to operate more efficiently? as possible.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 20, 2024

The moving and storage industry requires efficiency, flexibility and reliability for customers. Whether you’re being hired to relocate a household or hoping to diversify revenue streams by offering truck rentals at your storage facility, partnering with a trusted commercial truck rental provider like Penske is essential.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

With interest rates higher and money more costly to borrow, logistics and trucking companies are some of the hardest hit. Now, another round of layoffs has arrived, impacting the logistics industry. To set up freight operations at the time was cheap yet very profitable, since container and trucking rates were hitting all-time highs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 30, 2022

Businesses can now easily fine-tune a forklift to match their specific industry and application needs with the new scalable Hyster A Series lift truck series. In finished metal goods applications, lift trucks will typically be operating indoors in production areas and warehouses,” says O’Donoghue. “In Operator comfort.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As the freight industry gears up for another year, the whirlwind of uncertainty continues to influence the logistics landscape. 2023 left an indelible mark, characterized by many challenges and some stabilization within certain industry segments. On the flip side, the truck bulk and LTL markets adopted a more specialized approach.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search Raddy Velkov - September 12, 2023 Celebrating North America’s Truck Drivers, One Delivery at a Time As we celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Sept.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. Which truck should be used for transportation? An operation that is optimizing the real time flow of goods is also well-positioned to manage unexpected events.

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LandLink

JULY 14, 2021

As we confidently emerge from the Corona Virus the industry is experiencing a myriad of changes. Since the pandemic, the trucking industry has had to react to unprecedented changes in operational and management procedure. Most everyone in any trucking or logistics company has had to adapt to the new normal.

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LandLink

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

As we slowly emerge from the Corona Virus the industry is experiencing a myriad of changes. Over the past year, the trucking industry has had to react to unprecedented changes in operational and management procedure. Remote personnel present operational challenges.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we approach the conclusion of 2023, the maritime shipping industry faces challenges that have impacted ocean carriers with declined profits and increased price-driven competition. Ports have become more efficient, trucking issues have resolved, and carrier reliability has returned to pre-Covid levels.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sunbelt Rentals, one of the UK’s largest rental equipment providers, has taken delivery of a new fleet of fifteen Hyster® H16XD6 Big Trucks for the handling of accommodation units. The machines are designed with a robust chassis and offer the high uptime needed to support the demanding operations at Sunbelt Rentals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 2, 2022

The author, Steve Banker, after a ride along in an autonomous truck from TORC. There is no doubt that autonomous trucks will change the face of logistics. What kind of trucks will they be? When will we see autonomous trucks on the road? TORC is an autonomous truck company and an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 10, 2023

SleepDog® Mattress is the first Women In Trucking Member Approved Provider and the most recommended truck and RV mattress in the commercial vehicle industry. Just ask our friend, owner and operator Vanita (pictured above), who has been sleeping on our most popular mattress since 2022!

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United World Transporation

APRIL 23, 2020

There were many updates to the trucking industry in the previous week. Some are continuations of regulatory changes, some were related to operating expenses, and some were updates regarding drivers’ access to protective equipment. Trucking Insurance. Regulatory Updates. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Shipchain

APRIL 8, 2020

Professional truck drivers are currently facing a surging demand like none other. Keep reading for a full dive on the current trucking industry outlook and how we can be helping truckers in the COVID-19 era. What the Trucking Industry Looks Like in the COVID-19 World.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This article is from Emerge and offers tips for trucking companies to decrease their insurance premiums. The number of accidents in the trucking industry is up, and so are insurance premiums. As an industry, trucking associations are advocating tort reform. Agencies Advocate Tort Reform.

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NGT News

MARCH 26, 2024

Autocar LLC, manufacturer of severe-duty vocational trucks, is collaborating with charging platform Rocsys to bring hands-free charging capabilities for Autocar’s electric terminal tractors.

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3PL Links

JULY 26, 2023

The Use of Augmented Reality (AR) in Warehouse Operations | Image source: Pexels The term “augmented reality” (AR) refers to a technology that merges the physical and digital worlds. The logistics industry demands accurate planning, as well as quick, dependable, and secure services.

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Loginext

MAY 2, 2023

Read how intelligent dispatch software is helping the trucking industry with proper planning, scheduling, routing and analytics of operations. The post Intelligent Dispatch Software For Logistics Operations appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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