Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2022

This article discusses the issues surrounding blowouts, and how autonomous trucks might handle the problem. Drivers can usually use their ‘feel’ of the truck to … Continue reading → Blowouts occur fairly frequently, though tire manufacturers are making better tires as time goes by.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week , we’re taking a moment to show our gratitude and pay respect to all the professional truck drivers for all that they do. What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. Sacrifices Truck Drivers and their families Make. About 13.6%

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Supply Chain and Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The second article explains nicely the difference between a truck freight broker and a truck dispatcher. Dispatchers work for and represent owner-operator truck drivers, trying to get loads for them at a higher price. Shippers pay the trucker, and dispatchers … Continue reading →

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 27, 2022

This news service called ‘Loaded and Rolling’ is aimed at the trucking sector. The article here is intriguing. The author has postulated the downward swing of spot trucking rates compared to negotiated or contract rates as the driver for an … Continue reading →

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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. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This interesting article dissects the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) monthly report. Truck job growth might be slowing, but warehouse jobs are declining. Is that due to increased automation? Or is it due to fewer people wanting the jobs, when … Continue reading →

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Women in Trucking

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Access to adequate truck parking continues to pose significant challenges for professional drivers on many levels. This article explores the various challenges and safety risks that are generated as a result of the lack of driver access to adequate parking and amenities.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

This article is interesting because of the dilemma of small trucking firms. The SEC will soon require disclosure of climate impact by companies, which will include how they ship their goods. There are scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 … Continue reading →

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Living on the road as a truck driver is a difficult job but living on the road as a broke truck driver is even harder. Truck stop prices can sometimes be high, causing you to spend unnecessary dough. According to an article in CDL Life , bringing your own food on the road can save you roughly $1,500 a year alone!

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Bulk Connection

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If you’ve hired a truck in the past year, the latest report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) will come as no surprise to you. In its 2022 Operational Cost of Trucking report , the ATRI revealed that the cost of trucking increased by the highest recorded percentage between 2020 and 2021.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The LogRock team are experts in trucking compliance and their solution frees up trucking companies to stay focused on moving freight because they know LogRock has their backs when the DoT or bloodthirsty trial lawyers come knocking. Great risk management is essential for trucking companies to keep costs low and revenue high.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Some areas in Florida have shelter-in-place orders, likely limiting available trucking capacity and shipper operations throughout the end of the week. Now those trucks are not where they thought they were going to be, so now we have to find other trucks there. READ THE FULL ARTICLE It stayed, and it’s helping.

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Bulk Connection

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the bulk trucking industry remains steadywith capacity holding strong and demand experiencing modest declines in both bulk liquid and dry bulk shipments. While these factors contribute to a stable operating environment, they also bring challenges and uncertainties as we look ahead to Q1 of 2025.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. The WMS will also direct the order packing and/or staging processes as well as actual truck loading. Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Recently, Dehoney served as CEO of Manning’s Truck Brokerage, a 50-year-old, logistics company acquired in 2020 by Fitzmark, Inc. The podcast interview was based on an article Charley recently wrote called: Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology for 2021. Key Takeaways: Top Trends in Supply Chain Tech .

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2022

Original article: The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. Original article: The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. The First 50 Speakers Confirmed for Manifest Vegas 2023. The program will address the most pressing issues across Global Logistics Operations & Supply Chains.

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Bulk Connection

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

With supply chain disruptions and the driver shortage affecting the trucking industry, many shippers have turned to intermodal rail as a CO2-friendly alternative. In this article, we’ll look at how bulk freight brokers can help with the over-the-road (OTR) segment of a bulk product’s intermodal journey. in 2021 compared to 2020.

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Trux

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Establishing strong working relationships with reliable dump truck drivers is crucial in the construction industry. In this article, we will discuss the significance of establishing connections and collaborating with dependable dump truck drivers.

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Bulk Connection

JANUARY 31, 2024

In this article, we’ll examine why a little driver-friendliness can go a long way in creating a successful relationship with the bulk trucking companies you partner with. Specifically, you’ll want to make your facility “driver-friendly” to ensure bulk freight loading or unloading goes smoothly.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2022

As reported in a recent CNBC article, “Diesel prices are contributing to inflationary headwinds due to the fuel’s vital role in the American and global economy. Tankers, trains, and trucks all run. Read more High Fuel Prices and Logistics: Actions Companies Can Take to Mitigate the Impact.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 14, 2022

That’s the consensus in this article. Not for a while, it seems. And perhaps the impact will be greatest in the port drayage sector. Many firms seem to have made adjustments already. AB5 is the law in California that sets … Continue reading →

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This article explores the key drivers of reshoring, the rise of regionalized freight networks, evolving market trends, and how companies can optimize logistics strategies in this new landscape. Electric and alternative-fuel trucks for short-haul deliveries. As compliance costs rise, freight rates are expected to adjust accordingly.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this article, we’ll examine the process of food-grade transportation and tell you what sets the best food-grade trucking companies apart from the rest. To be handled properly, these loads require nothing less than a full-on fact-finding mission from your bulk transport provider.

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West Coast and California Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal , trucking companies are concerned that the new federal vaccination and testing mandate which seeks to curb the spread of COVID-19 may keep drivers away from available trucking positions.

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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 30, 2024

In the intricate world of temperature-controlled trucking, selecting the right provider is the key to ensuring the safety and quality of your products during transit. In this article, we cover 5 critical items to consider when choosing transportation providers for your temperature-sensitive logistics needs.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

This article clearly outlines some of the reasons drayage truckers don’t want the job any more. We can enumerate them: Drayage trucking companies that pick up … Continue reading → Fixing it will require major cooperation along several elements of the container supply chain.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the top five logistics articles of the week every Friday morning by selecting “Weekly News Update” when you select your preferences. As port activity comes back online, expect the volume for short haul shipments (<250 miles) to remain elevated as also seen in Figure 2.1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2023

Port X Logistics offers a variety of services, including drayage, transloading, trucking, project cargo coordination, and more. Port X Logistics was founded on four pillars: Culture, Service, Tech, and Trucks. and Canada.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Subscribe to our newsletter and receive the top five logistics articles of the week every Friday morning by selecting “Weekly News Update” when you select your preferences. After a blah few years, things are about to get interesting. Stay Up To dAte Looking for a more frequent update?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

We went into tracking the actual assets, vehicles and trucks. The device is connected to either a canvas or some sensors in the vehicle and the truck. We play with the class 1 through 5 vehicles, which are primarily the delivery truck, the standard delivery vehicle or the fleet. It is knowing where that truck is.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 15, 2023

Some people in the trucking and freight industry even see load boards as a prime example of modern technology that helps people work more efficiently and intelligently. In this article, we’ll examine load boards in detail and tell you why we have such trepidation about recommending them to shippers and carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Really cool trucks were in attendance at Manifest including autonomous and electric vehicles. Attendees didn’t just get brochures and video demos about the future of trucking, they got to climb in the trucks and participate in ride-alongs. POD trucks that are EV and AV. Forbes article. Ludacris was at Manifest.

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West Coast and California Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

No matter what type of trucking services you’re looking for, you already know that capacity is hard to come by. In this article, we’ll look at the current state of LTL trucking and share 5 tips for finding LTL capacity. Capacity from LTL companies is no exception.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

This article discusses the many ways in which truck freight is arranged in the US. The author makes the case that load boards are no longer that useful to truckers, and this is quite possibly due to the natural growth … Continue reading →

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest. For example, less-than-truckload shipping requires 12 linear feet and pallets ranging from one to six, with a maximum of 10 pallets per truck.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Relationships with shippers who need trucks (desperately need trucks in this market). Further productivity gain from innovative technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and internet of things could automate some functions like tendering trucks, tracking, tracing and bill payment. The Move to Discount.

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West Coast and California Logistics

APRIL 28, 2022

Many of the most stringent and expensive trucking regulations are determined by CARB – the California Air Resources Board. In this article, we’ll examine current CARB requirements as well as new regulations that will soon come into effect.

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