Study: operational costs of trucking climbed 6 percent in 2017
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Increase caused by rise in fuel prices, maintenance on more complex vehicles, higher driver wages, ATRI says.
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Driving the Mission with Graig Morin
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Shortly after high school, Graig began investing in truck driving. While on the trip, he knew that the trucking industry was his passion and lifelong desire. Lily is a chocolate Labrador Retriever who travels with Graig every day in the truck (she has logged 500,000 herself).
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Commercial Trucking: The Battle of the VMT Tax
Blue Grace Logistics
MAY 12, 2020
Commercial trucks do take a heavier toll on our highways than lighter vehicles. The heavier the truck, the more damage it does to our roads, which is why a scaled tax structure based on a truck’s configuration and weight. billion if imposed on all commercial trucks. But it’s a small piece of a massive puzzle. The Battle.
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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 11, 2021
His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey.
How Many Truck Drivers Are There?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
A few weeks ago, I revisited the age-old driver shortage question (see Truck Driver Shortage: Getting Better, Worse, or No Problem at All? ). Speaking of data, let’s start with a basic question: How many truck drivers are there in the United States? Number of Truck Drivers: The ATA vs. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anfac study downgrades port logistics in Spain
Automotive Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2018
The Spanish automotive manufacturers’ association, Anfac, has just released its annual Maritime Port Logistics Grading study, which identifies Santander (pictured), Sagunto and Pasajes ports as currently the best for vehicle processing in Spain. One aspect the study identified as being key was good road access to ports.
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This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26)
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 26, 2024
The trucking industry is turning a corner after a prolonged freight recession that succeeded the Covid boom in transportation rate and services, according to logistics executives. Data from Motive, which tracks trucking visits to North American distribution facilities for the top five retailers, shows volume up 30% year-over-year in June.
The 2019 Outlook on the Trucking Industry from Owner-Operator’s Point of View
United World Transporation
MARCH 21, 2019
Recently there has been an improving spot market rate performance in 2017’s second half, although owner-operators became understandingly concerned about their income following the ELD mandate on December 18, 2017. Alas, ups and downs are inevitable in the vast majority of industries, and trucking is no exception.
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Case Study: Roll Out the Barrel for Tailored Materials Handling
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Following the acquisition of both the Charles Wells Brewing and Beer business and various supply contracts in 2017, Marston’s elected to bring the distribution operation in-house at a new site in West Thurrock. Driver assist features have been added to increase the visibility of the trucks to those working around them. In safe hands.
How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2023
In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. In the future, DOT may require additional route surveys and bridge studies for weight distribution. This is especially true if the repairs of these obstacles are lengthened due to concerns for health and safety.
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Case Study: Doubling Productivity with SSI Schaefer Automation
Logistics Business Magazine
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
” In the middle of 2017, SSI Schaefer handed over a system for mainly automated logistics processes with store-friendly picking and provision. After registration, forklift trucks transport the delivered goods first to a 10-aisle narrow aisle warehouse with 5,840 storage locations for temporary storage.
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Videos for 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study Now Available
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Here are several videos in support of the 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study, that were filmed at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta during the 2017 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE yearly conference. You can download this study at no charge by visiting [link]. By “Move Ahead” Staff.
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Case Study: Viennese Brewery Uses Fronius Battery Charging
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 31, 2019
To ensure that all processes run smoothly, one of the things Ottakringer relies on is its electric forklift trucks, as well as Fronius charging technology and expertise. To transport the pallets of beer cans as efficiently as possible from A to B, Ottakringer relies on twelve electric forklift trucks manufactured by Still.
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Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitization
Freightos
MARCH 4, 2020
For example: CH Robinson launched Freightquote – This platform takes aim at SMBs enabling simple online search and e-booking across multiple US trucking carriers. This year’s Freightos mystery shopper study looked to answer these questions. . For previous years’ reports: 2015 , 2017 , 2018. Download the full report here.
Sortation Case Study: Prepared for Peak Times
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 11, 2018
Put into operation in the summer of 2017, it distributes and delivers packages in Austria’s southernmost state and East Tyrol. When a truck docks at the hall for unloading, an employee places the packages on a horizontally and vertically adjustable telescopic belt conveyor. ” While the St.
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Cargo Securement Regulations – The Proper Use of Tiedowns
United World Transporation
JANUARY 7, 2021
In a study over three years, it was estimated that 200,000 accidents were caused by unsecured cargo falling from trucks. Unsecured cargo is so widespread that in 2017, the CVSA performed a week-long securement check and found that 15.7% of trucks violated regulations.
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Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2018
In fact, in November 2016, a survey of shippers published by the Journal of Commerce found that shippers didn’t “appear to believe capacity will tighten considerably in advance of a federal electronic logging mandate for all interstate truck drivers scheduled to take effect next December 1.” That all changed with the summer of 2017.
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Real-time Capacity Matching: Making Brokers More Efficient
Talking Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
The real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions announced last year, including Descartes’s acquisition of MacroPoint in August 2017. In case you missed it, check out my short video interview with William and David and our write-up of the case study.
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Top Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Qualified Drivers
Women in Trucking
MARCH 9, 2020
More than 60,000 new drivers are needed, according to the American Trucking Associations. percent of drivers are women, according to the Women In Trucking (WIT) Index, developed in conjunction with the National Transportation Institute (NTI). percent increase in female drivers from 2017 to 2018, Shaver says.
ELD Mandate for Trucking Industry by FMCSA
Loginext
DECEMBER 18, 2017
The Phase 2 (Mandatory Implementation) of ELDs began on the 18th of Dec 2017. US Department of Transport is mandating that drivers be on duty for a fixed set of hours (60 hours in 7 days, or 70 hours in 8 days; based on the breaks taken in between). There are multiple constraints was total hours of driving.
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, Transportation and logistics
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 1, 2020
In 2017 EFM was designated to deal with the vehicle and coordinations for Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza show. In Perth, they had side loaders at the Belmont Park Racecourse, to lift all the compartments onto trucks to move them from the scene to the port.
CSCMP EDGE 2019: Complex Supply Chains, Cost Concerns Create Demand and Opportunities for 3PL Providers
Penske Move Ahead
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Kearney and a presenter of CSCMP’s 30 th Annual State of Logistics Report, and Shanton Wilcox, partner at Infosys Consulting , which produces the 24 th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study : The State of Logistics Outsourcing. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. So far in 2019, economic indicators are giving mixed signs.
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Bringg
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
In fact, a study by Intuit predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers would be independent contractors. Roadie , for example, wants to make the most of the empty space in the millions of cars and trucks on the roads, recruiting drivers who are already headed in the right direction to make the delivery.
DP World trumpets European green credentials
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Between 2017 – 2018, the report found that DP World Antwerp saved over 10.6 million kilograms of carbon dioxide over a four-year period, while the business simultaneously took over 90,000 trucks off the Belgian roads in the space of a year by offering greener intermodal options. “Our
Decision-forcing cases for logistics: practicing logisticians to overcome ‘wicked problems’
Logistics in War
AUGUST 3, 2018
A military logistician is a study in contrasts. The first problem set before the participants is a calculation of the number of 3-ton trucks needed to carry the food, water, fuel, and ammunition needed to move the column for a distance of more than 900 kilometers. A link to his site can be found here.
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64th Annual Food Shippers of America Conference
Carter Logistics
MARCH 12, 2019
Lastly, on Monday, upcoming advancements in trucking equipment and innovation were discussed. The current fuel situation has caused the industry to notice studies focusing on higher MPG goals. Veterans are offered training in trucking, operations, mechanical engineering, and other types of employment. GDP of 2.6%
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IoT Speeds Over-the-Road Shipment Tracking
Talking Logistics
JULY 9, 2018
According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments.
November Industry News Update
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Citations for falsifying driver logbooks was on the rise in 2017, a main driver behind the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate slated to take effect December 18. percent in 2017 to the highest level in four years. percent in 2017 to the highest level in four years. To read more about the truck tonnage surge, click here.
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ALL THINGS HR: Telehealth and TeleDocs
Women in Trucking
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
In 2017, close to 60% of American employers offered telemedicine as an option on their health plan. Recent studies suggest the rate of follow-up visits is similar between telehealth and in-office visits. The average telemedicine visit costs $38 versus $114 for a face-to-face consultation.
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How 3PLs Are Building More Collaborative Supply Chains
Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 24, 2023
When she started the Plano, Texas-based company in 2017, she set out to support clients through a consultative approach to logistics — “to listen to what they have going on and then develop a strategy for them.” Nonetheless, Harris expressed optimism that the freight market will improve in the second half of this year.
Meet the four women behind WFP’s humanitarian helicopter in Haiti
World Food Programme Logistics
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
The UNHAS crew loads dozens of boxes of medicines from a WFP truck onto the helicopter in Port-au-Prince, before carrying them to the South. Isabel joined WFP in 2017 after several stints at the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations. And yet, Robine studied law. “I I’ve always needed excitement in my job,” she says. “In
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[Chart of the Week] Spot market rates set to resume slow downward trend after wild winter: Carriers, brokers have a duty to reduce risk of financial losses
FreightWaves SONAR
MARCH 3, 2021
The winter weather events of early 2021 have aided in keeping spot rates elevated through what is normally a slow season for trucking. According to Transport Topics , the 25 th Annual Third-Party Logistics study noted, “93% of shippers agree that IT capabilities are a necessary element of 3PL expertise.
CSCMP EDGE 2019: Complex Supply Chains, Cost Concerns Create Demand and Opportunities for 3PL Providers
Penske Move Ahead
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Kearney and a presenter of CSCMP’s 30 th Annual State of Logistics Report, and Shanton Wilcox, partner at Infosys Consulting , which produces the 24 th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study : The State of Logistics Outsourcing. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. So far in 2019, economic indicators are giving mixed signs. "If
Freightera in Trucks.com Article about Expected Fast Adoption of Digital Freight Brokerage Solutions
Freightera
MARCH 29, 2019
She has published more than 30 research studies covering trucking and logistics. The trucking industry is in a phase of digital transformation, with connected devices bringing greater visibility and transparency across the supply chain. All are using technology to automate and remove redundancies.”.
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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2022
The slower delivery times will allow it to use more trains and trucks as modes of transportation, which is more cost-effective and reliable than air transportation. The move, which goes into effect May 1, is part of the Postal Service’s 10-year plan to reduce more than $100 billion in projected losses.
Loop Integrated Solutions – When the Fortune 500 Meets the Indianapolis 500?
Envase Technologies
APRIL 4, 2022
With over 50 years of combined experience in the Trucking industry, Loop’s five founders have developed a partnership that focuses on delivering excellent customer and carrier service. The partnership between our trucking company, Renewable Transport Services (RTS) and Loop has been great.
Ocean Ports Lead the Way in Logistics Technology Advancements
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2018
The Port of Virginia serves as a case study in how the nation’s ports are adapting to the needs of the new economy. million during the period 2002 through 2017. In FY18, 62% of cargo has moved into and out of port yards by truck, 35% has moved by rail and 3% has moved by river barge. ports doubled from 17.9 million to 34.8
Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2018
Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. Media Image. transactionID. Printer-friendly version.
Building the Freight Brokerage of the Future with Parker Holcomb
Tradewinds
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Parker is a repeat founder who began programming as early as middle school, went on to study computer science and evolutionary psychology, and then started his first business. He ultimately sold the business in 2017 as he got more interest in the intersection of supply chain and technology, ultimately founding, Fraight AI.
CSCMP EDGE 2018: Strong Economy, Tight Capacity, Stringent Consumer Demands Fuel Supply Chain Growth and Efficiency
Penske Move Ahead
OCTOBER 2, 2018
John Langley, a professor at Pennsylvania State University and author of the 23 rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study: The State of Logistics Outsourcing, and Balika Sonthalia, a vice president at A.T. The 3PL Study is produced by Dr. Langley and Infosys. In 2017, revenues reached $175 billion, and the U.S. Please visit www.3PLStudy.com
Capacity Update: What’s Causing Tightening Capacity?
Trinity Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2018
Icy roads, white outs, dangerous highway conditions, and extreme high winds all contributed to less available transportation capacity and higher spot market truck rates. Extreme cold also played a large part since truck equipment has a difficult time starting in sub-zero temperatures. West Coast Wildfires and Mudslides.
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48 My Logistics Experiences with Amazon and AAA
Talking Logistics
JUNE 14, 2017
My wife walked into the study with a large box from Amazon. Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) June 7, 2017. As I wrote at the time: One of the biggest opportunities to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions is to reduce the number of trucks required to ship products by developing smarter packaging and product designs.
Long Beach and Los Angeles driving toward clean air
247 Customs Broker
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Commercial truck operations at the North Carolina ports are expected to resume Monday. Trucks entering service at the ports must be registered and model year 2014 or newer. . Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Trucks entering service at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as of Oct. Wednesday, September 19, 2018.
Highest-Ever Employee Numbers for International 3PL Dachser
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
In addition, this year 732 young people have chosen to train or study with Dachser in Germany—the largest number ever. It employed 29,098 people at the end of 2017; now, just six months later, that figure has risen by some 5 percent. Dachser now plans to expand its successful training concept to Austria.
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