Sat.Oct 22, 2022 - Fri.Oct 28, 2022

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Speed limiter mandate: How fast is too fast?

Overdrive Online

With talk of speed limiters setting off alarm bells for owner-operators, TCA's David Heller offered insight on the burning question of how fast they might set the limit, and when such a reg might arrive.

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4 Tips for Creating Demand Planning Strategies for Disrupted Supply Chains

Food Logistics

While predicting the future is never an exact science, utilizing data and partnering with a 3PL provider to strategize next steps when disruptions arise will keep each link in the supply chain connected, resulting in accurate planning and execution.

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10 fuel-saving tips for the holidays

Fleet Owner

Holidays mean hauling freight and burning fuel. NACFE has 10 tips to get your trucks running above 10 mpg.

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A Modern Approach to EDI with Jonathan Kish

The Logistics of Logistics

Jonathan Kish and Joe Lynch discuss a modern approach to EDI. Jonathan is the Vice President Of Business Development at Orderful , a complete cloud EDI platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies. About Jonathan Kish. Jonathan Kish is the Vice President of Business Development at Orderful, a San Francisco based technology company that is reimagining EDI integrations and helping their customers build better supply chain business networks.

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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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Maximizing 3PL Benefits in B2C Fulfillment

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

To maximize 3PL benefits when it comes to B2C fulfillment, it's not just about the 3PL's actions, it's how you, as the brand, manage the relationship. The information you share, the objectives you set, and how you set up the contract. In a recent episode of Unboxing Fulfillment , Amware CEO Harry Drajpuch and its EVP of Strategy and Operations, Chad Warzecha, talked about different ways for brands to maximize 3PL benefits.

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Driver Shortage Remains Near Record High

Food Logistics

The shortage could swell to more than 160,000 over the next decade.

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Data-Driven Decision Making: Freight Audit

Talking Logistics

How can companies unlock new value in transportation management? By becoming more data driven in their decision making. That is the focus of a multi-part video seminar we are producing in partnership with Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) on data-driven decision making. The seminar is based on the research report “From Gut Feelings to Data-Driven.

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Guide to eCommerce Warehouse Kitting and Assembly Services

Ship Monk

The Add-on Fulfillment Services You Didn’t Know You Needed. When growing eCommerce businesses get to the point where they can no longer manage order fulfillment on their own, they turn to a third party logistics ( 3PL ) provider or fulfillment company. These partners handle some or all of the post-manufacturing operations for eCommerce brands — everything from inventory storage and rotation to picking, packing, and shipping orders.

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The JW Surety Bonds Story with JD Weisbrot

The Logistics of Logistics

JD Weisbrot and Joe Lynch discuss the JW Surety Bonds Story. JW Surety Bonds is the largest writer of the BMC-84 Freight Broker Surety bonds and the largest privately owned surety agency in the country with over 70+ employees and 50,000 customers nationwide. About JD Weisbrot. JD Weisbrot is the Founder, President and Chief Underwriting Officer of JW Surety Bonds and has been in the surety industry for 22 years.

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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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Owners-Operators Facing More Challenging Conditions Ahead

Food Logistics

About 33% of respondents expect load growth to decline over the next six months, the lowest reading since 1Q20 and significantly higher than 3Q21 at 9%.

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Beyond Rates: Important Factors in Carrier Selection

Talking Logistics

When procuring freight, companies invariably focus on rates and capacity. This is especially true when freight demand exceeds available capacity, which was the case most of 2021 and early 2022. But market conditions are different today. Is this affecting the way shippers are approaching freight procurement? What factors are most important for companies when selecting.

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EV Mobility Signs Deal with Westgate Resort

NGT News

EV Mobility LLC, an all-electric vehicle car-sharing platform, and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino have signed an agreement to deploy EVs for hotel and timeshare guests. “We are excited to partner with Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino as the first hotel in their portfolio offering transportation to guests as part of the experience,” […].

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Peterbilt showcases SuperTruck 2 at ATA’s MCE

Fleet Owner

Peterbilt’s SuperTruck 2 is a showstopper, engineered with an aerodynamic shape and center drive position, a right-hand entry stand-up door, pop-out windows, and cameras in place of mirrors.

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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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Meet the 2022 Pride & Polish champs

Overdrive Online

Following a submission period, Overdrive readers voted on their favorite trucks in each of seven categories to determine the winners in the 2022 Pride & Polish virtual competition.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 28, 2022)

Talking Logistics

I’m finally home. I’ve been on the road for several weeks, attending and speaking at various events — including Transporeon’s Summit 2022, Uber Freight’s Deliver 2022, SAP’s Logistics Info Days, and e2open’s Leaders Forum — and a pitstop in Death Valley to cycle in the desert. Now that I’m back at home, I’ll share my. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 28, 2022).

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Tesla, Ford and VW Sound the Death Knell for Driverless Car Hype

Supply Chain Brain

Argo AI, darling of Ford and VW, is shutting down. Tesla’s self-driving claims are under criminal investigation. It's the end of years of faulty presumptions about driverless-vehicle technology.

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Five good things in trucking: Driver makes his violin sing, healthier eating on the road

Fleet Owner

There’s freight to haul as temps fall, meaning the holidays are almost here. Hard work on the highways and at fleet facilities continues. This week, we take time out to highlight a dietary program for drivers, one who plays a mean fiddle, and much more.

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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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Root causes of truck driver dissatisfaction

Commercial Carrier Journal

Dysfunction stemming from poor physical and mental health include chronic loneliness, compulsive spending and poor coping skills when faced with disrespect and the desires for more pay, home time and respect seem to be a consequence.

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Sales Prospecting is What Keeps Freight Agents Successful

Trinity Logistics

Are you prepared for your top customer to stop shipping with you? We recently asked some of our top agents how they keep their businesses moving forward when times are tough. The biggest takeaway was simple but powerful; sales prospecting never ends. THE SWEET SPOT. All too often we find ourselves in a “sweet spot.” You’ve built your business up with several steady customers and the daily loads come in like clockwork.

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Cross-Functional Alignment Is Critical to Establishing Supply Chain Resiliency

Supply Chain Brain

The supply chain of the future has clear visibility and is collaborative. Organizations will need to understand the state of the supply chain in real time, while aligning cross-functionally to reduce ad-hoc firefighting.

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National diesel average flat, up only a fraction of a penny

Fleet Owner

Two weeks of double-digit diesel increases ends and trucking’s main fuel ends up in a holding pattern for the week of Oct. 24 as an annual survey of industry stakeholders finds surging fuel prices of 2022 as their No. 1 concern.

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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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Ruan Transportation acquires National Truck Brokers

Commercial Carrier Journal

NTB and its more than 235 trucks will continue to operate independent of the Ruan family of companies and will maintain its name and brand, leadership structure and facility locations.

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The Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Consumption and Emissions – A Growth Story. Global retail sales are expected to grow to $27.3 trillion USD in 2022 , up 5.0% from last year. Paralleling this growth in e-commerce is a growth in carbon emissions – parcel deliveries are estimated to increase by 78% globally by 2030, resulting in up to 30% greater emissions. Companies have many levers to pull to reduce their impact on the environment such as altering the materials used in products, using more sustainable packaging and e

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How Supply Chain Intelligence Transforms Supply and Materials Management

Supply Chain Brain

Traditional spreadsheet solutions do not work anymore. Today’s “plug ‘n play” technology solutions are purpose-built to evolve materials management.

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Final ACT data shows 12% slip in September used-truck sales

Fleet Owner

New numbers from last month fall below seasonal expectations, according to the research firm, and are a revision of preliminary data earlier this month that showed a 9% sales decline. However, strong end-of-quarter auction results helped for the month.

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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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Volvo, International take highest retained value honors

Commercial Carrier Journal

Retained values have been higher this year across the board for heavy and medium duty trucks, driven by supply chain issues.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Happy Friday, and happy October 28 th. This is my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing colors, with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows popping off the trees. The mornings are cool and crisp, and the afternoons warm up, which makes spending time out side that much more enjoyable. Fall sports are in in full swing, so I spend my weekends on the soccer and flag football fields.

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Five Essential Ways a Buy-Sell Solution Brings Resiliency and Agility to the Supply Chain — and the Business

Supply Chain Brain

Creating resilient and agile supply chains requires leveragING economies of scale when working with suppliers while minimizing risk, disruptions and shortages.