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Log-hauling: Trucking's toughest niche?

Overdrive Online

Log hauling is a tough business that not every operator can stomach, but for the ones that do, it's pure adrenaline. In some cases, small fleet owners don't even consider an on-highway driver it's such a different game.

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Independent Truckers Can Earn Six-Figures Too

Food Logistics

With escalating perks for company drivers, the industry is asking: Is it better for a driver’s bottom line, and more importantly, their well-being to be an independent trucker or work for a mega-carrier?

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Smart Freight Sourcing with Andy Semisch

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew Semisch and Joe Lynch discuss smart freight sourcing, which starts with an RFP tool purpose built for freight sourcing. Andrew is Vice President of Commercial Development for Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. About Andy Smisch. Andrew Semisch is Vice President of Commercial Development for Emerge, the leading freight procurement platform.

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Your ‘chassis deal’ – and terms – may be costing you

Supply Chain and Logistics

Obtaining a chassis from a pool is a good idea for some truckers. But beware the terms and conditions. The article indicates that pools, often owned by leasing companies and investment houses, have a goal of making money.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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.

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How to Spot Great 3PL Customer Service from an Org Chart

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

If you want to find an eCommerce fulfillment partner that prioritizes great 3PL customer service, look for the box marked “Vice President of Client Success.” Then make sure the upward line goes direct to the CEO. If the chart indicates that customer service reports to operations, make a beeline for the door.

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Editor’s Choice: Last Mile Delivery: Challenges And Solutions For Superior Consumer Experiences

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 FarEye and examines the challenges around last mile delivery. With the continued growth of e-commerce, last mile delivery has become more important than ever for consumers and more complex and challenging for shippers.

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U.S. Logistics Managers’ Gauge Rises for First Time Since March

Supply Chain Brain

The Logistics Managers’ Index increased to 61.4 in September from 59.7 a month earlier, the report posted online Oct. 4 showed.

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New Amware eBook examines outsourcing marketing fulfillment services

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The do-it-yourself approach works for many things in the business world, but fulfillment of sales and marketing materials isn’t one of them.

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REPOST: Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon

The Logistics of Logistics

Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways from Manifest. Pam is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. About Pam Simon. Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. Sometimes, it can be more insightful to look backwards and note the chances that have occurred over the last several years.

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Mexican regs create new requirements for importers and exporters

Supply Chain and Logistics

Changes in the Mexican government’s regulations for bills of materials and shipment documentation are poised to take effect January 1, 2023. The changes are substantial, and require much more data collection.

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Digital Efficiency Booking Platform Eliminates Manual Carrier Processes

Food Logistics

The private portal’s information is sourced across a multitude of data silos, matching the ideal carrier for each shipment.

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The LogRock Story with Hunter Yaw

The Logistics of Logistics

Hunter Yaw and Joe Lync h discuss the LogRock story. The LogRock team are experts in trucking compliance and their solution frees up trucking companies to stay focused on moving freight because they know LogRock has their backs when the DoT or bloodthirsty trial lawyers come knocking. About Hunter Yaw. Hunter Yaw is the Co-founder and CEO of LogRock , a startup which provides trucking companies best-in-class digital tools to ensure they are compliant with DoT and State regulations.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

YES! Finally. McDonald’s is launching a retro-themed boxed meal (Happy Meal) for adults that includes a collectible figurine of a classic McDonald’s mascot – Birdie, Grimace, Hamburglar, or the new Cactus Buddy. McDonald’s is collaborating with Cactus Plant Flea Market on this initiative. The adult themed boxed meal will be available for a limited time from October 3 – 30.

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How Artificial Intelligence Bolsters Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The continued disruption of supply chains suggests that the challenges of the COVID-19 era have been more than a blip in an otherwise stable period of global business. It’s time to take proactive action to prepare.

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SHIPSTA Wins the Logistics Summit Startup Award 2022

Shipsta

We are thrilled to announce that we are WINNERS as Startup of the Year 2022 at the Logistics Summit! The awards are hosted annually as a competition between the top startups in the industry during the Logistics Summit – one of the main events for logistics digitalization and innovation in Europe. This year, we had the pleasure of taking part in the competition. and we couldn't be prouder of the result!

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The Dynamo Story with Santosh Sankar

The Logistics of Logistics

Santosh Sankar and Joe Lync h discuss the Dynamo story. Santosh is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Dynamo Ventures , a supply chain and mobility investor, focused on pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities, and invests only in enterprise (B2B and on occasion, B2B2C) business models. About Santosh Sankar . Santosh Sankar is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Dynamo Ventures.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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

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FourKites Visibility 2022: Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2022 in Chicago, IL. It was nice to be back at an in-person event, networking with peers, learning from subject matter experts, and taking in the sights and sounds of Chicago. As the tagline said, I was there to learn, connect, and be inspired. I’d say that the conference did not disappoint on any of those three points.

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The Reality, Promise and Limits of Artificial Intelligence

Supply Chain Brain

Just what is artificial intelligence, anyway? In its ultimate form, will it model, augment or replace human thought?

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Werner acquiring truckload carrier Baylor Trucking

Commercial Carrier Journal

Baylor Trucking is a four-time Walmart carrier of the year operating from two terminals in the east central and south central U.S.

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Electronic IDs for trucks: Fact vs. fiction

Overdrive Online

With the FMCSA asking about mandating electronic IDs in trucks, we looked at what the proposal really means, and if operators' and commenters' fears about an invasion of privacy are justified.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. Factors contributing to shrinkage include employee theft, shoplifting, administrative errors, vendor fraud, product damage, and more.

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The Trucking Industry Needs to Prepare for the Q4 Retail Boom

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers are stuck with questions: What happens if there aren’t enough drivers to transport products on time? How do we get more drivers with profits down? And how do we provide a cushion for elevated diesel costs?

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Spotting the autonomous bigfoot in the wild

Commercial Carrier Journal

I’ve been reading for months about all the autonomous vehicle (AV) testing going on in Texas and I can finally confirm that they do exist.

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Mayberry Truck Show a huge success despite Hurricane Ian threat

Overdrive Online

The show raised more than $400,000 for the Brenner Children's Hospital. Dozens of trucks competing in the show were also recognized.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Mack Trucks Sells LR Electric Refuse Truck to Add to Cary Fleet

NGT News

The Town of Cary in North Carolina has ordered a Mack Truck’s Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle to reaffirm its commitment to sustainability and its citizens. The Mack LR Electric will provide the community with reduced emissions, maintenance and fuel costs and is expected to be in full operation in the fall of […]. The post Mack Trucks Sells LR Electric Refuse Truck to Add to Cary Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Watch: What Are E-Commerce Customers Demanding Today?

Supply Chain Brain

It isn't all about speed, says Satish Natarajan, founder and chief executive officer of DispatchTrack. E-commerce shoppers are more concerned about communication.

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Hurricane Ian delivers 'more regional impact' on loads and rates

Commercial Carrier Journal

Preexisting market conditions help turn Category 4 Hurricane Ian into more of a regional event as national freight averages remain 'virtually unchanged.'.

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