Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Overall, it was a fun and inspiring event! Due to floods in Death Valley several weeks ago, the course was changed to avoid closed. After writing about it since January on Talking Logistics, I’m sure you’re all wondering: How did the JDRF Death Valley Ride go last weekend? I’ll let these photos speak for themselves.

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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? The event provided their perspective on these questions.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 23, 2019

However, we are often asked by members how they can become MORE proactive in supporting Women In Trucking (WIT) and our mission. You can find Women In Trucking on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. in the trucking industry. Companies can support the event and meet drivers by participating as a sponsor.

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Women in Trucking

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

On Monday, August 5, 2019, the National Transportation Institute (NTI) served as the host to a group of Girl Scouts for an education event called Trucks ARE for Girls! This was the first time we organized an event like this, and we were thrilled with the way everything worked out.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. What’s Driving the Trucking Rates Increase? Reshoring Initiative. billion manufacturer TriMas Corp. told the conference.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Penske Truck Rental is now a part of the Los Angeles Marathon as the races Official Truck Rental Supplier and Gear Check Sponsor. mile Stadium to the Stars course, starting at Dodger Stadium and culminating near Avenue of the Stars in Century City. On March 16, more than 25,000 participants will navigate the 26.2-mile

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

To support companies during these financially challenging times, Toyota Material Handling UK is offering an easy way of operating pallet trucks at the lowest cost and at a fixed annual rental rate with no capital outlay. Pallet Truck Plus’ provides quality equipment at the lowest rates and complete cost transparency for users.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The original intent may have been for shippers to secure capacity at agreed-upon rates and for carriers to ensure they have enough volumes to keep their trucks loaded and moving. The frequency of RFP events is only one area that can be improved as shippers look for a better way to manage freight procurement processes.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

There are a number of factors that determine the tension of the transportation market—from available truck drivers, to winter weather having a ripple effect, to consumer demand increasing, and the global pandemic shifting priorities. Historically, seasonal events bring demand. was still down ~3% on trucking jobs from February 2020.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Now imagine doing that with a whole fleet of trucks, each one needing to make 20 or 30 deliveries in a day – that’s essentially what route optimisation is. It also allows them to communicate proactively with customers in the event of vehicle maintenance issues, heavy traffic, or other conditions that might delay delivery.

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The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools. Here’s an example: Say your plant has a set of rules about how fork trucks are to be operated – speed limits, staying out of marked pedestrian lanes, etc.

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United World Transporation

MAY 13, 2021

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic started, truck drivers have become more distract ed. With the shutdown of bars and other late-night events, there are fewer drunk drivers out. No matter what the road conditions are like, every truck driver has the responsibility to keep themselves and others safe. Empty Roads.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. It is tempting to immediately map these ideas onto physical warehousing, kitting and localisation services, truck fleets, railroad wagons, and the like, with their armies of operators, drivers and maintenance staff.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cooper then uses box trucks that make runs to the hospital all throughout the day. Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. I don’t need to know about Tier 2 events for my market suppliers. Of course it would! I have 1000s of them. Dr. Runkle averred.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Weather events can put a drastic slow down on your operations and unfortunately, it’s practically impossible to predict exactly when these events will happen. Sure, there are seasonal weather events like snow and hurricanes, which gives us a reasonable timeframe in which to expect these types of events.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. Trucking delays are rife, and by some accounts, demand for short-haul deliveries has increased 30%. But with a black-swan event, it just magnifies the risk.”. Sign up for virtual event updates here. ].

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2023

billion Denbury deal boosts energy transition plans On the lighter side… Truck stuck in Smugglers’ Notch, again, and Vermont plans to take action The Amazon Prime Day event, stretching across July 11 and 12, was Amazon’s largest ever Prime Day, according to Amazon. port strike Exxon’s $4.9 That’s all for this week’s news.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Shipping industry stakeholders have faced many of these events, and they have changed the shipping industry irrevocably, for good. One event after another pushed the overall supply chain to its limits. Getting cargo out of the origin country is one thing, but utilizing truck power after the discharge at U.S. importers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

It will be using the ProMAT event in March to kickstart celebrations to mark the company’s 25th anniversary. Amongst the many and varied exhibits that are always a feature of Combilift’s trade fair appearances, the 75,000th truck to roll off the production lines will also be on show.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Check your inventory, make sure all the facilities are set up for the increased sales season, and of course ensure safety for your employees and customers. Recent events in the global economy have shown companies that they need to be more flexible and resilient. Expand relationships with suppliers & carriers.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 7, 2022

In politics, it can of course be necessary at times to portray events as relatively simple in order to reach a wider audience. Finally, a shortage of trucks and chassis, which is clearly a domestically-created problem not driven primarily by “foreign” carriers. All in all, the U.S.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

We also listen to our carrier reps, who tell us how our work with these carriers makes the lives of our shippers and truck drivers easier too. Of course, our criteria list doesn’t cover everything about these carriers. What the award means to Millwood Trucking. “We Millwood Trucking, Inc. J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.,

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Money raised from this event goes back to community organizations and events that focus on local necessities, youth leadership development, and health and wellness in Sussex and Kent County, Delaware, and Dorchester and Caroline County, Maryland. It is at the core of our culture and a passion for our team to serve this community.”

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Money raised from this event goes back to community organizations and events that focus on local necessities, youth leadership development, and health and wellness in Sussex and Kent County, Delaware, and Dorchester and Caroline County, Maryland. It is at the core of our culture and a passion for our team to serve this community.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This event takes a lot of planning and preparation to effectively come together, including behind-the-scenes logistics. Super Bowl Venue Preparation Everything necessary to put the Super Bowl together needs to be transported to the selected stadium including grass, sports gear, halftime show equipment, and, of course, food and beverage.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This article explains everything you need to know about reach trucks vs. forklifts. In it, you'll learn: How reach trucks and forklifts are related. What applications reach trucks and other forklifts are best for. How to drive a reach truck. What Is a Reach Truck? Types of Reach Trucks. Double reach trucks.

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Logistics Manager

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It’s time for the courage and long-range vision to imagine what this Port will look like in the years ahead and set a course in that direction. On tap for 2020 will be additional demonstration projects, including a new large-scale zero-emission drayage truck project testing a fleet of 50-100 zero-emission trucks.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 31, 2021

For example, a majority of veterans possess skills that would be perfect for a career in truck driving. Truck driving is a career that isn’t for everyone, but is a perfect match for veterans who are seeking excellent benefits, a flexible work schedule, and job security. Military Veteran Skills Valued by the Trucking Industry.

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Freightera

MARCH 22, 2024

Get The Service You Need at The Level You Deserve and With a Sustainable Road Forward The logistics and freight industry faced a significant shakeup in 2023 with the closure of Convoy’s trucking software company. The post The Perfect Alternative for Former Convoy Trucking Company Users appeared first on Freightera Blog.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Forklift Operator of the Year award, delivered in partnership with UniCarriers, will be filmed and made available to watch via You Tube and social media to ensure those across the sector still have the opportunity to support their friends, family and colleagues and be part of the event. It’s great that we can still do so virtually.”.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 5, 2019

The trucking industry took a pit stop with the electronic logging devices but has returned to the main course. We are 25% through the year but the trucking situation looks like this year and next will consist of contract rates increasing. Future of Truck Utilization. Recent History of Contract Rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2021

The evolving logistics issues brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, increasing port congestion and the continued acceleration of significant and devastating weather events are wreaking havoc on supply chains around the globe. Visibility and execution working in tandem gives supply chains agility; efficiency is no longer enough.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

Of course, just a few weeks ago the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation into potentially unfair demurrage and detention charges that are being levied against cargo owners, often for events beyond their control. Bring on the road rash: trucking issues abound.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

Truck drivers are routinely tested during their employment for a variety of drugs, ranging from marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine to oxycodone, morphine and ecstasy. A sign that says “Drug Testing Ahead.” One drug that seems to be missing from the DOT’s list is fentanyl.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Slated to compete in four events in Paris, Ledecky has a chance to surpass Jenny Thompson, Natalie Coughlin and Dara Torres (all with 12 medals) as the most decorated female American Olympian in history — and could potentially pass Thompson (eight) to take over the record for the most gold medals by a woman in the sport.

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