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Determining when to adopt new technology

Fleet Owner

All emerging technologies have costs, but some are more apparent than others. Fleets must designate in-house experts to examine when is the best time to upgrade.

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4 reminders about the U.S. Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)

Truck News

It’s once again time for the annual filing of the U.S. heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT) imposed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Funds collected from this tax are deposited into the U.S. Highway Trust Fund for transportation infrastructure maintenance and improvements. If you’re crossing into the United States with “taxable” vehicles, or vehicles […].

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The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation with Lisa Morales-Hellebo

The Logistics of Logistics

Lisa Morales-Hellebo and Joe Lynch discuss The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. Lisa is the Co-Founder and GP at REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology. About Lisa Morales-Hellebo. Lisa Morales-Hellebo is a VC, seasoned entrepreneur, product strategist, and community builder.

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VIDEO: See How Slumberkins and Amware Teamed Up to Scale Fulfillment Operations

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Slumberkins, an educational children's brand, is on the INC 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

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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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The Anatomy of a Highly Optimized eCommerce Distribution Center

Logistics Matter

There is no shortage of ways that the continued shift to eCommerce has changed the retail business landscape. From digital storefronts to same-day delivery, increased automation to 24/7 customer service, the unique and rapidly evolving demands placed on modern retailers has pushed many businesses to the tipping point. To help keep up with these demands, […].

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TMSA Key Takeaways with Jennifer Karpus-Romain

The Logistics of Logistics

Jennifer Karpus-Romain and Joe Lynch discuss TMSA key takeaways. Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) , an association that enables sales and marketing professionals to learn and give back to the transportation and logistics industry through education, connections and resources for close to a century.

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The Road Ahead for Refrigerated Transport is Paved with HFOs

Food Logistics

For many businesses, choosing the right refrigerant and system makes a great impact across the board—from energy savings to the bottom line, as well as their ability to expand their customer base.

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Why the Supply Chain Talent Shortage Isn’t Letting Up

Supply Chain Brain

As we appear to be emerging from our worst healthcare crisis in a century, many experts have assumed that people would eagerly return to work. But that is simply not happening. .

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Enabling More Profitable Home Delivery

Talking Logistics

After reading Adrian Gonzalez’s post “Delivery: Revisiting The Logistics Of Elevator Rides,” I thought I would help answer his question about how to achieve profitable growth in home delivery. Even in this age of consumers demanding faster and more precise delivery, it’s possible to reduce the average distance traveled per delivery by over 20%, sell.

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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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The Market Recap with Chloe Castillo

The Logistics of Logistics

Chloe Castillo and Joe Lynch discuss the market recap. Chloe is a Marketing Coordinator 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 Chloe Castillo. Chloe Castillo aka “Chloe Cas” is the Marketing Coordinator at Loadsmart , a digital logistics company that leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is

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4 Big Benefits of Choosing a Logistics-Specialised Procurement Platform for Freight Buying

Shipsta

If you’re in the market for an eProcurement platform for your logistics procurement team, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming.

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Coalition Calls for Freight Data Exchange Standard to Cut Supply Chain Emissions

Supply Chain Brain

A Washington-based think tank has launched an initiative to encourage widespread adoption of standardized data-sharing in the freight sector in order to boost sustainability.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 8, 2022)

Talking Logistics

It’s time to unplug and get off the grid. No email, no social media, no television. Just music and books and the great outdoors. Before I disconnect and head to the land of ice, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Tells Suppliers New Fuel and Pickup Fees. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 8, 2022).

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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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How 3PLs Can Simplify Carrier Management through Technology Enablement

The Logistics of Logistics

How 3PLs Can Simplify Carrier Management through Technology Enablement. July 13, 2022 – 12 PM EST. . Carrier management is one of the most important processes in logistics, and 3PL organizations are constantly challenged with onboarding the right carriers and monitoring their performance. 3PLs also have a big responsibility in resolving the multiple issues faced by carriers, thereby bridging the gap between the shipper and the carrier to ensure smoother movement of freight.

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Maintaining proper tire pressure to maximize fuel economy

Commercial Carrier Journal

Aside from keeping an eye on the numbers at the pumps, tire experts advise keeping a close eye on tire pressure to help maximize fuel economy at a time when fuel prices have reached historic highs.

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Supreme Court Ruling May Take 70,000 Truckers Off Road, Spur Jams

Supply Chain Brain

A U.S. Supreme Court decision that could force California’s 70,000 truck owner-operators to stop driving is set to create another choke point in already-stressed West Coast logistics networks.

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There is No Planet B: Can Supply Chains Save the World?

Logistics Viewpoints

Climate change. Resource scarcity. Population growth. Urbanization. Air and water pollution. When it comes to sustainability , many business leaders are feeling the pressure to act. Customers, investors, and regulatory agencies are demanding that companies actively address the climate crisis. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities impact every facet of business and will determine the market leaders of tomorrow.

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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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Safe parking, highway maintenance should be top-priority issues

Overdrive Online

Clifford Petersen argues that lawmakers/regulators should set aside legislative and regulatory projects pushed by those with little to no familiarity with OTR realities, in favor of a push for real progress on parking, highway infrastructure needs.

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Tire safety risks rise with the temperature

Commercial Carrier Journal

The hotter days of summer can take a greater toll on tires. Experts advise taking certain steps to beat the heat.

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Innovators Continue to Shape the Last Mile. What’s Next?

Supply Chain Brain

A look at the technologies that logistics startups have developed to transform the last mile, as well as a peek into the future of the sector.

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Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I saw a news headline from the Washington Post stating Michael Burry’s ‘Bullwhip’ Tweet Deserves Serious Attention. Michael Burry ( @michaeljburry ) is most well-known as the hedge fund manager portrayed by Christian Bale in the movie “ The Big Short.” His track record justifiably garners many followers on Twitter – 895,000 according to the account.

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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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Understanding the AB5 Law

Trinity Logistics

If you follow any of the transportation or trucking-related publications or are situated on the West Coast, you probably have seen or heard the term “AB5”. The AB5 law, popularly known as the “gig worker bill”, is formerly known as California Assembly Bill 5. Here’s a quick rundown of how it came to be, what it means, and who is affected. WHAT IS THE AB5 LAW TIMELINE?

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Three small fleets take stock of California AB 5 contractor law

Overdrive Online

Opinions vary on whether California fleets' business-to-business relationships with longtime owner-operators in de facto exclusive partnerships can survive AB 5, yet it's not hard to find measures of confidence owner-op contracting models will survive.

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U.S. Logistics Gauge Shows Economy Downshifting Into Second Half

Supply Chain Brain

An indicator of U.S. supply chain pressure fell to the lowest level in two years, as a sharp drop in transportation costs underscores the slowdown in the nation’s economy heading into the second half of the year.

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Driver training and retention are connected

Truck News

There are a zillion reasons to improve trucking’s drive-training system, if it can actually be called a “system” at all. It can’t. One of those reasons may not be obvious, but I’m convinced it’s real. That’s retention, and I think proper training is an almost surefire way to keep people at the wheel. Make them […].

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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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Peterbilt Model 536 with Cummins L9N natural gas engine

Commercial Carrier Journal

Electrification and hydrogen are clearly the ways of the future, but natural gas is a right-now solution for motor carriers seeking to shrink their carbon footprint.

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ENC Delivers 30 Hybrid-Electric Buses for San Francisco Transit Agency

NGT News

ElDorado National (California), or ENC, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc., has delivered 30 E-Z Rider II buses, equipped with hybrid electric powertrains, to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) for its Municipal Railway (Muni) bus service, through ENC’s California-based dealer, Creative Bus Sales. The fleet of 32′ E-Z Rider II buses feature electric-hybrid […].

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American Factories Heat Up as CEOs Take Production Out of China

Supply Chain Brain

Rattled by the most recent wave of strict Covid lockdowns in China, the long-time manufacturing hub of choice for multinationals, CEOs have been highlighting plans to relocate production.