Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

This July 2023 post from Uber Freight’s blog compares current trucking spot rates to carrier operating costs and what the current environment. Read more The post Editor’s Pick: Are Current Trucking Spot Rates Sustainable? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ECW

MARCH 19, 2025

Picture this: a truck pulls into a warehouse, loaded with fresh produce, electronics, or whatever goods are fueling the modern economy. But instead of those products sitting around collecting dustor worse, fees theyre immediately shuffled onto an outbound truck and sent on their merry way. No storage, no delays, just pure efficiency.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

This post by Matt Snider from Breakthrough’s blog discusses trends in Class 8 truck orders and their significance for shippers moving. Read more [Editor’s Pick] Class 8 Truck Orders in 2021: Past Trends and Future Capacity Outlook.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson Director of Research and Market Intelligence: The truck driver shortage is top of mind for many as supply chain disruptions continue, port backlogs persist, and the gap between inventory supply and sales demand widens. How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity?

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2022

As the weather continues to cool, stay warm with cheer for the upcoming holidays and charity and by celebrating the women who keep trucking rolling in this week's blog.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

During his time running the Detroit, MI facility he learned first-hand how deliveries to the hard to reach zip codes break the efficiencies of local delivery operations, leading to 35% box trucks driving empty or parked in yards during business hours. A massive underutilization of capacity that lead him to start Onward!

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Kuebix

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Have you ever been driving on the highway and wondered what kind of freight was on the truck beside you? Unless it’s a clearly defined Coca-Cola or retail branded truck, you probably have no clue. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the top ground freight commodity types shipped by truck in each of […].

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

LTL carriers handle multiple shipments from various vendors on a single route, helping save time and reduce costs by maximizing truck space. LTL shipping, by consolidating shipments, reduces the number of trucks on the road, cutting down on carbon emissions. Customers now expect products to arrive quickly, often in smaller quantities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

Knowing about her blogging side hustle, the executive team allowed her to take on the additional responsibility of the company’s digital marketing initiatives where over the course of 5 years, orchestrated two website redesigns, implemented an inbound marketing initiative, and established a sales outreach plan. 00:36:05] Starting a Podcast.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Chuck is the CEO and Co-founder of High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI) , where he leads an experienced team of insurance, technology, and trucking industry experts who deeply understand the challenges of today’s fleets. HDVI delivers modern insurance driven by safety, service and savings to small and mid-size trucking fleet operators.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Before we close the curtains on 2021, we thought we’d revisit ten of our most popular blog posts that resonated with our readers, capturing the challenges and opportunities of an unparalleled year of disruption across the supply chain. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 7, 2023

We’re experts in building employer brands, creating trucking trends, engaging niche communities, and making email open rates climb. The company has over a decade of experience in building employer brands, creating trucking trends, engaging niche communities, and making email open rates climb. But more importantly, we’re good listeners.

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Kuebix

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The job of a truck driver in America is crucial. Trucking is the backbone of our economy and just about every industry would collapse without it. In fact, 71% of all freight tonnage moves on trucks in the USA. The post Trucking in America *Infographic* appeared first on Kuebix.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This post from Kuebix’s blog discusses the factors driving on-demand trucking and how it works. On-demand trucking is the process of finding. Read more Editor’s Pick: Status of On-Demand Trucking.

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Food Logistics

MARCH 8, 2023

A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain. On International Women's Day, we look at women in supply chain and how to inspire the next generation of female drivers.

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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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Kuebix

APRIL 10, 2020

Truck drivers perform an essential service to our country with every trip they take, especially during times of crisis like what’s happening now. Trucking is the Backbone of the U.S. The post Trucking Companies Continue Service During Covid-19 – #ThankATrucker appeared first on Kuebix. Economy […].

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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. Keeping the Economy Running.

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Kuebix

MAY 16, 2019

The post How Virtual Reality is Transforming the Trucking Industry appeared first on Kuebix. However, the advanced application of technology is beginning to gain traction and be recognized for its improvement of training programs in a multitude of industries.

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Kuebix

JANUARY 7, 2020

The post Status of On-Demand Trucking appeared first on Kuebix. Consumers are accustomed to free two-day shipping and detailed tracking information to follow their package every step of the way. Any business looking to fulfill these requirements should anticipate the need […].

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Through this collaboration, WattEV will provide electric trucking capability to Uber Freight shippers, beginning with CHEP, a pallet and container pool services provider, noted an Uber Freight blog posting.

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Kuebix

JANUARY 4, 2021

Truck drivers are preparing for freezing temperatures, snow and ice in the air and on the ground as well as corrosive road treatments. Below are a few ways that truck drivers can withstand a season filled with harsh conditions and sometimes unexpected roadblocks: Check Air Systems […].

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The post LTL TMS: Transforming Freight Operations for Trucking Companies appeared first on MercuryGate International. MercuryGate's LTL TMS is the tool you need to optimize routes, automate mind-numbing manual tasks, and even go green.

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Kuebix

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week holds a special meaning this year as truck drivers have gone above and beyond to keep stores, hospitals and other healthcare facilities stocked in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. million truck drivers working in the U.S. continue to safely and securely deliver essential goods.

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Trux

APRIL 19, 2024

In material production and delivery, mastering the logistics of dump truck fleets has become indispensable for contractors and large construction firms. This blog dives into the crucial role of efficiently managing third-party or independent trucks, which is pivotal in keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

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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. It stayed, and it’s helping.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Electric Trucks Are The Future, But How Close Is That Future? While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons. Battery Weight and Size One of the most significant hurdles for electric freight trucks is the battery.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 31, 2022

The word turnover in the trucking industry does NOT mean a flakey pastry filled with fruit. That means a trucking company with five thousand drivers needs to HIRE almost 4,500 drivers EVERY YEAR to maintain their current fleet. Unfortunately, it describes a reality pertaining to the revolving door for our professional drivers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As a recent Talking Logistics blog post highlighted, every day, every month, every year, there are more and more robots being used in supply chain and logistics operations.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 29, 2022

Recently the Department of Labor held a “Day of Action” to promote safety and address these issues in the trucking industry. Since our inception in 2007, our mission has included the goal to address obstacles that might keep women from entering the trucking industry, or from succeeding in a transportation role.

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Truck News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Regular readers of this blog will be fully aware of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada’s (PMTC) concerns on electronic logging device (ELD) timelines and our concerns over Transport Canada’s refusal at this point to address these concerns as the compliance deadline continues to rapidly approach.

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MercuryGate

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The trucking industry is poised for substantial regulatory changes in 2025, with far-reaching implications for U.S. The post Trucking Regulations in 2025: Updates and What to Expect appeared first on MercuryGate International. supply chains.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 7, 2023

The trucking industry plays a crucial role in the transportation of goods across the world. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the importance of efficient logistics in the trucking industry and how it can benefit your business.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Amid global challenges, including pandemics and intricate supply chain issues, truck drivers’ commitment to their profession remains unwavering. That’s why MercuryGate focuses on empowering the nation’s truck drivers with leading carrier management tools.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 18, 2024

She wanted the trucking industry represented, as many of her students were interested in becoming professional drivers.She knew that trucking was a significant industry in the area and employed many local families.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

It aims to optimize logistics by switching from one transport method to another, such as moving goods from ocean containers to trucks for inland distribution. It also addresses legal weight limits by enabling local transloading for containers that exceed these limits, by redistributing the cargo into appropriately sized containers or trucks.

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Women in Trucking

MAY 2, 2023

The Women In Trucking Association was searching for ways to reach the next generation to introduce them to careers in transportation. The idea of a doll was considered, and we reached out to Mattel to see if we could get a truck driver Barbie doll.

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