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6 Tips to Prevent Distracted Driving in Your Fleet

RasTrac

Distracted driving is one of the most tragic daily occurrences. While it’s so easily preventable, it’s still responsible for injuring close to half a million people — and killing several thousand. And while the consequences are inherently devastating, they can become even more exacerbated if you’re deemed to be liable for someone else’s negligence. Therefore, it’s crucial to be aware of what, exactly, constitutes distracted driving, what can you do to prevent it, and ways to ensure your fleet is

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Size Does Matter: Wing Reveils New Delivery Drones

Logistics Matter

Sometimes size does matter. In the case of package deliveries by drone size definitely matters. That is why drone delivery company WING presented various new prototypes of their drone. A Drone for Every Package Drone delivery is really taking off in some areas around the world. Wing announced that they just completed 250.000 deliveries of […].

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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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Truckload Pricing Dynamics with Jon Payne

The Logistics of Logistics

Jon Payne and Joe Lynch discuss truckload pricing dynamics. Jon is the Director of Pricing Strategy & Analytics at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. About Jon Payne. Jon Payne is the Director of Pricing Strategy & Analytics at Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company.

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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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What’s Included in Pick and Pack Warehouse Fees?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When you partner with a fulfillment company, a great deal of work moves from your plate to their plate. You’ll want to understand fulfillment costs to assess the ROI of your relationship. In this blog post, we will examine pick and pack warehouse fees and give you a clear understanding of what these fees entail.

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How to Make Technology a Friend, Not a Foe

Talking Logistics

We live in an age when our technology devices are so intuitive that any 3-year-old can download the apps for Pokémon, Lego Duplo World, or their favorite game in 30 seconds on an iPhone. As professionals, we often wish that the technology we use in our work lives was equally intuitive and user-friendly, especially since. Read more How to Make Technology a Friend, Not a Foe.

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REPOST: Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon. Larry Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss owning the customer experience. Larry is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. About Larry Gordon . Larry Gordon is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital.

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Insider’s View on Small Parcel Shipping: Working Effectively with Carriers

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Dean Maciuba served UPS and FedEx for over 37 years, working in senior sales and operations roles. His experience gives him a unique and in-depth view into nearly all aspects of small parcel shipping, including the role of parcel carriers and fulfillment service providers. Dean is currently the Managing Partner, United States, for Crossroads Parcel Consulting , where he is responsible for managing consulting initiatives in the US.

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Port of Antwerp Deploys Drones to Detect Floating Debris

Logistics Matter

Polluted waterways, seas, and oceana are a huge problem all over the world and have a significant impact on our environment. There are start-ups like the Ocean Clean Up who develop and deploy machines to clean the waters by collecting plastic and other debris. The Port of Antwerp is also taking their responsibility when it […].

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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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Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (July 2022)

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal video commentary.

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Three Ways CEOs Should Prepare for Supply Chain Threats

Supply Chain Brain

The right tools and processes will mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions — and even offer strategic competitive advantage.

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Inspection levels down, moving violations up

Overdrive Online

A very small number of states in 2021 show inspection levels at or above 2019, as a new emphasis in some on Level 3 driver inspections following traffic stops pushes moving violations to new heights. Download the 2022 CSA's Data Trail update for more.

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Ward Transport and Logistics acquiring Quality Cartage

Commercial Carrier Journal

Ward Transport and Logistics books the ninth acquisition among CCJ's Top 250 for-hire carriers in less than two months.

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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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 22, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Shortly after Facebook started talking about The Metaverse and changed its corporate name to Meta, another “-verse” was introduced: Icelandverse. As the video explains, “The Icelandverse is unlike any other open-world experience with ‘-verse’ in name, because it’s real. Plus, you don’t need a funny-looking VR headset.” My wife and I just returned from The.

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Quantum Computing Is Solving the World's Complex Logistics Problems

Supply Chain Brain

Quantum computing is emerging as an important means of helping companies solve their most complex business challenges.

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Overdrive's 2022 Pride & Polish competition

Overdrive Online

The Pride & Polish virtual truck beauty show gives contestants a chance to show off their rigs and be chosen by their peers as the best of the best. Submissions are being accepted through Sept. 5. Enter your rig for 2022 show-season bragging rights.

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Positive drug tests in transportation jobs on the rise

Commercial Carrier Journal

After 5 years of steady declines in several drug categories, positivity rates based on urine drug tests for the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (including truck drivers) increased in 2021.

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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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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2022)

Talking Logistics

It’s halftime. Unlike the Super Bowl, there are no funny commercials or halftime shows to keep us entertained. Chances are the first half of 2022 didn’t go exactly as planned, just like in 2020 and 2021. So, the question now in the supply chain locker room is, what adjustments do you need to make to. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2022).

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Think Like a Boss: CPOs Need to Step Up, Broaden Approach, Gartner Says

Supply Chain Brain

Chief procurement officers (CPOs) must collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside their organization — and begin thinking and acting like CEOs, say the authors of a new report from Gartner Inc.

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'Man v. machine' enforcement comes to the roadside with ELDs

Overdrive Online

Five years into the ELD mandate, inspectors have the tools to catch improper use of PC, resulting most often in the "false log" violation as punishment. But faced with the choice of PC or an 11/14 violation, taking the latter on the chin might be best.

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C2A Security Releases Cybersecurity Management for EV Ecosystem

NGT News

C2A Security, a provider of electric vehicle-focused cybersecurity solutions, has released EVSec, a new cybersecurity management system that automates cybersecurity for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, which includes the vehicle, charging station, grid and their communications protocol. EVSec breaks down communication silos and enables sharing and collaboration of the entire cybersecurity process in the complex […].

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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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Why Resiliency Is The New Efficiency – And What You Can Do About It

Talking Logistics

Who was America’s first business consultant? A good candidate would be Frederick Winslow Taylor, the “scientific management” guy from 100 years ago. Born in 1856, Taylor’s ideas about how to most efficiently organize factory work tasks were present at the creation of mass production in the early 1900s. Once popular. At the. Read more Why Resiliency Is The New Efficiency – And What You Can Do About It.

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Watch: Planning in the Face of Chaos

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence-based prescriptive analytics enable a network approach to planning in volatile times, says Joe Bellini, executive vice president of product management at OneNetwork.

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Trucking authority revocations paint a misleading picture

Overdrive Online

Something strange is unfolding in the economy and in trucking specifically, but in the race to understand and measure the problem, economists and trucking commentators might be missing the big picture on authority revocations.

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Cool Logistics Vendor: Locanis Offers a Differentiated Path to Warehouse Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

Locanis is a warehouse technology supplier headquartered in Germany with clients located in Europe, North America, and Asia. It is likely that many of you are not familiar with how Locanis optimizes warehouse operations. This is because Locanis’ solution, Site Optimizer 360 0 , doesn’t fit neatly into the category of a WMS. It is reasonable to call it a WMS.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Four Ways Trinity Improves Your Freight Agent Business

Trinity Logistics

Hello there. I’m Holly, Trinity’s friendly neighborhood freight Agent Recruiter. Every day I have the privilege of working with our Authorized Agents as well as finding new freight agent businesses to welcome into the Trinity family. This has given me a bird’s eye view of what it takes to run a successful freight agent business. And I can tell you, IT’S HARD!!!

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Test drive: Peterbilt's refreshed Model 579

Commercial Carrier Journal

Peterbilt's new Model 579 is the perfect blend of new school tech and old school trucking.

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Should independent dispatch services be treated as brokers?

Overdrive Online

FMCSA's comment request for developing guidance on the definitions of "broker" and "bona fide agent" yielded opinions ranging from a view that all dispatch services are "skirting the rules" to more nuanced takes on the real roles such services play.