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FMCSA to overhaul registration system to stamp out fraud

Overdrive Online

FMCSA admitted its "very dated" registration system "desperately" needs to improve for truckers. Now, owner-ops and others may have to go through some additional hoops as the system revamps in the mission to tamp down fraud.

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Building a Stronger Logistics Program: Strategies for Success

Blue Grace Logistics

Whitepaper Building a Stronger Logistics Program: Strategies for Success Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper! Be sure to click the download button at the top right of the window below to save the PDF. For further insights or to connect with a BlueGrace logistics expert, click here to contact us today.

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Editor’s Choice: 4 Factors to Determine if Self-Distribution is a Viable Alternative for your Health System

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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Building Shipping Operations That Attract Big-Box Retailers

Blue Grace Logistics

Whitepaper Building Shipping Operations That Attract Big-Box Retailers Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper! Be sure to click the download button at the top right of the window below to save the PDF. For further insights or to connect with a BlueGrace logistics expert, click here to contact us today.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Unexpected change plays role in used truck market activity

Commercial Carrier Journal

Excess of used trucks and the bankruptcy liquidation of Yellow Corporation’s of assets hints at market shifts.

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Last Pete 389X up for grabs in sweepstakes

Overdrive Online

Rush Enterprises is hosting a sweepstakes with the last and only 2025 Peterbilt 389X as the prize. The one-of-a-kind 389X is painted to match the 1965 Peterbilt 358 on display at Rush headquarters.

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How Knowledge Graphs Accelerate Digital Twin Adoption for Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

The key to accelerating digital-twin development is through the use of knowledge graphs — machine-readable representations of the physical and digital worlds.

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Starting strong: Custom rigs kick off MATS 2024 in new location on-site

Overdrive Online

At the Mid-America Trucking Show, the working gems and show trucks served as the unofficial kick-off to the event, with dozens of rigs competing in the annual PKY Truck Championship, this year taking place out front, near the main entry gate.

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Customer Relationship Management for Ecommerce Brands

Ship Monk

Legacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems, such as Salesforce, were originally developed to help sales teams funnel and track potential customers through long sales pipelines, from generating leads to closing the sale, then supporting and maintaining the customer relationship. With most ecommerce businesses, however, the sales pipeline isn’t nearly as long or as hands-on.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Transfix Rolls Out Suite of Fraud Prevention Tools for Shippers and Carriers

Supply Chain Brain

The overarching suite — dubbed Transfix Shield — includes a pair of offerings: RateCon Shield and Facility Shield.

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House committee passes resolution to repeal Biden DOL contractor rule

Commercial Carrier Journal

A resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule faces a long road to repealing the current rule of law, but cleared its first hurdle Thursday.

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Intel Receives $8.5B in Grants to Build Chip Plants

Supply Chain Brain

The effort is at the center of the president’s goal to reduce America’s reliance on foreign countries.

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4 Driver Bonus Programs That Result In Improved Fleet Dispatch

Loginext

Showcasing the driver bonus and payouts within the driver app can significantly impact driver performance and fleet productivity. By enabling drivers to track their progress and make informed decisions, companies can effectively empower their delivery associates to maximize their earnings and achieve their goals. The post 4 Driver Bonus Programs That Result In Improved Fleet Dispatch appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Watch: A Look at Manifest 2024 - and Beyond

Supply Chain Brain

Pam Simon, conference chair and executive vice president of programming for Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, sums up the themes of the show, offers a peak at next year's event, and discusses Manifest's newly announced partnership with SupplyChainBrain's Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit.

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Stord Expands Fulfillment Capability with Dallas Facility

Stord

Growing national footprint helps DTC and B2B brands reach their customers rapidly and more cost-effectively ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced expanded warehouse capacity with a new Dallas fulfillment center. The 280,000-square-foot facility will serve Stord’s omnichannel customers for both DTC and B2B fulfillment across the southern part of the United States.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Shipping Company Allegedly Linked to Houthi Financier

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Department of the Treasury claims that a vessel owned by Vishnu Inc. has been involved in "illicit shipments" to China, in support of Iran-backed Houthis.

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Delta 500-KW UFC 500 Charger Ramps Up the Power, Not the Footprint

NGT News

Power management provider Delta has launched its 500-kW DC ultra-fast electric vehicle charger UFC 500. Amid the rise of high-power charging needs and challenges in land acquisition for EV charging operators, the UFC 500 offers a remarkable power-versus-footprint ratio. The UFC 500 can charge one heavy-duty EV (e-truck or e-bus) with large battery capacity at […] The post Delta 500-KW UFC 500 Charger Ramps Up the Power, Not the Footprint appeared first on NGT News.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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France Cracks Down on Temu, Shein Amid Concerns Over Alleged Forced Labor

Supply Chain Brain

Both Temu and Shein have faced frequent allegations over forced labor at their production and manufacturing facilities.

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Trailer Truck Loading, Unloading

Logistics Business Magazine

VisionNav Robotics launched its latest automatic trailer truck loading and unloading solution – featuring the newly unveiled VNST20 PRO AGV robotics – to a European audience at LogiMAT 2024, the international trade show for intralogistics solutions and process management in Stuttgart, Germany. The European premiere of the pioneering solution from the materials handling robotics specialist saw demonstrations of how it is capable of loading and unloading trailer trucks in just 45 minutes.

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Drought Threatens to Snarl Mississippi River Traffic for a Third Year

Supply Chain Brain

Low flows on the Mississippi could have potential impacts on those navigation and commercial interests that depend on water from the river, NOAA said.

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Digital Compressed Air Monitoring Cuts Costs

Logistics Business Magazine

SICK has unveiled a pioneering compressed air monitoring system that accurately predicts where significant energy cost-savings can be made by fixing air leaks and removing wastage across entire logistics facilities. SICK’s Monitoring Box FTMg Premium is a digital and scalable service that can be used by production planners, energy managers and maintenance engineers to make compressed air cost savings of up to 30%, as well as to eliminate costly manual maintenance regimes.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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Podcast | And Now, 3D Printing for… Submarines?

Supply Chain Brain

3D printing is just hitting the acceptance curve for wide-scale adoption by manufacturers.

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The Right Data in the Right Place for the Right People

FreightWaves SONAR

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about how much data we have…if you’re new to SONAR, it’s a lot. SONAR boasts more than $1.7 trillion in annual supply chain data across more than 300,000 unique data points/deliverables. That’s enough to make a head spin. It’s like walking into Willy Wonka’s factory and wondering what to eat first. Good problem to have?

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Webasto Highlights Load Management Services for EV Charging Grids

Supply Chain Brain

Webasto's charging systems optimize real-time power and load distribution, taking into account peak grid times, weather conditions, and surplus charging.

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Infinium Project Pathfinder Produces Synthetic eFuels

NGT News

Infinium is now successfully operating the world’s first commercial-scale facility making drop-in-ready electrofuels (eFuels) in Corpus Christi, Texas. The project, known as Project Pathfinder, consists of a continuously operating plant producing synthetic, ultra-low-carbon eFuels that can be used in heavy transportation applications and chemical processes. “Project Pathfinder would not have achieved this milestone without the […] The post Infinium Project Pathfinder Produces S

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Boeing’s Board Plans to Meet Airline Chiefs Without CEO Calhoun

Supply Chain Brain

For Boeing board chair Larry Kellner and other board members, the initiative will provide unfiltered feedback from some of the largest airlines in the world.

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