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The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner

The Logistics of Logistics

From April 2004 to December 2005, Waggoner served as Chief Executive Officer of USF Bestway, and from January 2002 to April 2004 he served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing for USF Corporation. Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Upgrading to One Integrated Suite for all Logistics Operations with Naval Sabharwal

The Logistics of Logistics

Utilizing fragmented systems limits logistics companies from fully leveraging the data in their systems. Data equals dollars and the 3PLs that best harvest the data (dollars) in their systems will be the most profitable. More viable and up to date data. Opportunities can be missed due to aging and irrelevance of data.

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FTR reports highest Trucking Conditions Index reading since early 2004

Logistics Management

For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI hit 14.04, topping May and June at 11.4 and 11.18, respectively.

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REPOST: The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy

The Logistics of Logistics

He officially joined the company as Director of Business Development in May 2004 but had been working with his parents at PDI over the summer since he was 12. With instant pricing tools, guaranteed capacity, data-driven insights, and reliable service, Transfix is changing the world of transportation one load at a time.

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The Transfix Story with Drew McElroy

The Logistics of Logistics

He officially joined the company as Director of Business Development in May 2004 but had been working with his parents at PDI over the summer since he was 12. With instant pricing tools, guaranteed capacity, data-driven insights, and reliable service, Transfix is changing the world of transportation one load at a time.

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Why Marketing is Your Best Salesperson with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

I started it in 2004 and we’re located in Connecticut. We provide data that they can use to hold us accountable and see what kind of return they are getting over time. [01:01] Tell us a little bit about you and your company. My company is Logistics Marketing Advisors. They’ll find you, but you have to make it easy. [32:20]

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The Automated Manifest System (AMS): An Overview and Requirements for Shippers

MTS Logistics

The automated manifest system is an electronic system that is used to support cargo data such as departure, arrival, and release information between the actors of shipment when importing to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2004 to keep freight under inspection, minimize potential errors and security risks.