Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The changing landscape nationally regarding marijuana laws could soon present conflicts in the trucking industry around employee-employer relations, says attorney Adam Dolan. However, a group consisting of major carriers refutes that point, and the U.S. DOT is advancing rules that tighten drug screening policies in the trucking industry.
20Cube Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
With rapid growth in technology, the logistics industry across the globe is experiencing a paradigm shift with fast track development driven by unique innovation and sturdy growth in the evolution of technology. The new technologies are not only re-shaping the marketplace but also offering collaborative operation models for seamless logistics maneuver.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Autonomous trucks will be technologically feasible for operation on the interstate in three years? Will they be on the road? The politics are difficult. There are trade-offs involving safety, jobs, and consumer prices. Even if the autonomous vehicle industry can make a valid argument that their trucks are statistically safer, will voters and politicians respond rationally to an accident with fatalities?
The Lean Thinker
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
I am sitting in on a daily production status meeting. The site has been in trouble meeting its schedule, and the division president is on the call. The fact that a shipment of material hadn’t been loaded onto the truck to an outside process is brought up. The actual consequence was a small delay, with no impact on production. The problem was brought up because bringing up process misses is how we learn what we need to work on.
Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Total Transportation Systems Inc. acquires 40 near-zero-emissions Volvo and Freightliner trucks spec’d with Cummins natural gas engines for ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
There’s a conundrum in the trucking industry that has leading executives asking themselves, “If the economy is so good, how come so many trucking companies are going out of business?” It’s a great question. Approximately 640 carriers went out of business in the first half of 2019, up from 175 for the same period last year and more than double the total number of trucking cessations all last year, according to Broughton Capital, a St.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Omni-channel continues to be one of the hottest trends in supply chain management today, basically touching every software application you can imagine. In order to truly be omni-channel, retailers and brand manufacturers must provide a unified brand experience for their customers. This is true for all three major phases of the customer journey – before, during, and after the sale.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Navistar ends the decade very differently than it began: with happy customers, fortified partnerships and a time-tested manufacturing plan.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Since transporting goods around the globe generates 8% of global CO2 emissions, new tools have been created to reduce emissions through procurement.
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
There has always been a great need for end-to-end freight visibility, but as customer expectations for delivery performance have become more stringent, it is becoming a “must have” capability, especially for third-party logistics providers (3PLs). How are 3PLs responding to this trend? What are the main challenges involved and how is technology helping?
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority, otherwise known as Trinity Metro, has officially launched The Dash, an electric bus service in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The previously announced line comprises four battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses manufactured by New Flyer, which celebrated the launch on Monday alongside Trinity Metro’s president and CEO, Bob Baulsir, who welcomed state, […].
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Bezos announces plan for the e-commerce giant to completely run on renewable energy in the next decade.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Key components of the desktop computer will be manufactured in China and assembled in the United States.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Two paths for small fleets looking to preserve their relationship with owner-ops leased on if they're based in California: 1. Owner-ops get authority. 2. The opposite: Employee owner-ops. There's potentially a third way, says Jimmy Nevarez, doing what many independents did in the wake of emissions rules several years back.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Wednesday September 25, marked the 39th anniversary of John Bonham’s death. Also known as Bonzo or the Beast, Bonham was arguably the greatest drummer in rock n’ roll history. While I may personally be partial to Keith Moon’s overall body of work, Bonzo was immensely talented and a larger than life figure. Bonham was ranked number 1 on Classic Rock’s list of 50 Greatest Drummers in Rock, and Modern Drummer describes him as “the greatest […].
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Medium-duty trucks and vehicles are becoming more popular for fleets of all sizes. Here's the annual Fleet Owner preview of the 2020 class of trucks.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The industrial internet of things (iIoT) has great potential for quality control, sustainable practices, supply chain support and efficiency.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The ATA’s advanced seasonally-adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for August, at 118.3 (2015=100), fell 3.2% on the heels of a 6.2% July increase. And the ATA’s not seasonally-adjusted (NSA) index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by fleets before any seasonal adjustment and the metric ATA says fleets should benchmark their levels with, came in at 125.1 (2015=100) in August, which was 2.2% ahead of July’s 122.3.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The latest in "Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer's "Faces of the Road" series with country legend and current gospel singer Leon Everette: "I was surprised to learn that Everette attributed his past success in the music business in part to a trucker by the name of Carroll Fulmer. Yeah, that Carroll Fulmer.".
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
If you are interested in being part of the discussion to accelerate the green economy, I suggest you join me at the VERGE 19 conference and expo October 22 to 24 in Oakland.
Kuebix
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
October is almost here and with it comes seasonal favorites such as apple cider, candy corn and pumpkin spice. With every brand that tries to stay on this theme comes additional supply chain complexities. The chaos of keeping up with consumer demand is already heating up despite holiday season still being a month away! Data […]. The post Seasonal Flavors Like Pumpkin Spice Add Complexity to Supply Chains Before the Holidays appeared first on Kuebix.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
While the clock was ticking on a deadline for the United States to exit the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which, as previously reported, had the potential to impact global parcel rates heading into Peak Season, it appears that the crisis has been averted.
Material Handling and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
“We expect that China will likely be transformed into a net exporter of scrap steel in the long run.
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
It’s a good time to be spec’ing out trucks for your fleet because the options seem almost endless.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
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. Geopolitical uncertainties such as Brexit, the China-U.S. trade war, and the trade conflict between Japan-Korea all impact today’s shipping market. A lot of C.H. Robinson’s coverage of these and other disruptions has focused on what it means for companies shipping into North America.
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Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Among professional drivers and others in transportation, sleep-deprived workers rose 28% from 2010 to 2018.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
As the supply chain continues to focus on key familiar themes, while other ones continue to emerge, there is a clear focus on things 3PLs need to provide for their shipper customers, including being expedient, cost-focused, and green. That was a clear theme in the 2020 23rd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study, which was released last week at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Edge Conference in Anaheim, Calif. by Infosys Consulting, Penn State University, and Penske Logi
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Coupled with the launch of its virtual coaching system, Azuga Coach, SafetyCam works to keep fleet drivers safe and insurance premiums down for companies.
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