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Trucking Isn’t Going Away Any Time Soon

Blue Grace Logistics

There is absolutely no doubt that we have entered into a new era of technology. As computing is getting more powerful, many technologies that were once science fiction are now either on the horizon or already here. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are three of the biggest hot tech topics out there. While there is certainly a potential for job loss as this technology reaches maturity, that’s not likely to happen any time soon.

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Know Your Product to Ensure Chemical Shipping Success

Bulk Connection

When you partner with a transportation provider for chemical shipping services, your goals are to ensure that your products are shipped safely, reliably and at a reasonable price. What you may not realize is that safety, reliability and pricing hinges on the information you provide at the outset. In this article, we’ll examine the importance of sharing key product information with your broker or carrier, and include some real-world examples based on our experience as bulk freight brokers.

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The Benefits of Using One 3PL for Integrated Logistics Services

West Coast and California Logistics

Conventional wisdom tells you not to put all your eggs in one basket. In the logistics industry, however, this isn’t always good advice. By leaning on one third-party logistics provider (3PL) for each leg of the distribution cycle, you may find greater efficiency and improved operational success than you would sourcing à la carte. In this article, we’ll examine the benefits of an integrated logistics services approach.

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The Need to Exceed: The Race to Become an ‘xPL’

Talking Logistics

Last month, Adrian Gonzalez’s blog post on value-added services for third-party logistics providers (3PL) provided statistical evidence from a survey that supports the transformational trend in the trade and logistics space. Carriers, freight forwarders and logistics service providers (LSPs) are aiming to fend off new disruptive competitors by building innovative digital platforms and tools to.

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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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Managing Carrier Compliance With a TMS

GlobalTranz

Ensuring carrier compliance is a critical concern for shippers. Poor carrier compliance may lead to financial repercussions, blowback from consumers, delays in order fulfillment, out of stock warehouses, damaged freight and even perished freight. The legal ramifications of poor compliance are amplified on the international stage, and violations could render all freight spend cost savings.read More.

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Jury Hits ILWU With $93.6 Million in Damages

Material Handling and Logistics

Longshoremen’s union says it could be bankrupted if award is allowed to stand.

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Why Fulfill Orders from a Long Beach Warehouse?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When people say the Port of Long Beach is long on logistics advantages, they’re not exaggerating. Together with the Port of Los Angeles, this busy international gateway handles approximately 40% of all inbound U.S. ocean containers -- all while offering easy access to a vast land transportation network and huge consumer market.

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Trinity Logistics Names President, Sarah Ruffcorn

Trinity Logistics

Trinity Logistics, a Burris Logistics Company, today announced Sarah Ruffcorn has been named President. Ruffcorn has a 17-year tenure with Trinity Logistics, starting as a Logistics Specialist and most recently Chief Operations Officer, serving in several roles through the years. In her role as COO, Sarah led Trinity’s Regional Service Center brokerage offices throughout the country, the less-than-truckload division, the Advanced Services division which includes warehousing, expedited, drayage,

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Team drivers lean on pets for exercise and stress release

Fleet Owner

Solo truck drivers traditionally have ride-along pets to keep loneliness at bay, but why are more team drivers bringing their pets on the road? Exercise is a big reason.

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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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Is Employee Burnout a Threat to Workplace Safety?

Material Handling and Logistics

World Health Organization makes burnout a diagnosable condition.

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3PL providers continue to strategize on how to work with or against Amazon

Logistics Management

E-commerce has become a growth driver in all 3PL segments and working with or against Amazon remains a hot topic, notes Evan Armstrong, president of the consultancy, Armstrong & Associates.

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Tough year behind, tough year ahead — but rumors of trucking’s death are greatly exaggerated

Overdrive Online

A slowdown is not a downturn, though it may feel like one. Notes on carrier bankruptcies, spot market rates and the "bloodbath" that never was.

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Nikola reveals new energy density doubling battery

Fleet Owner

CEO Trevor Milton called the prototype cell “the single most important advancement in electric vehicle history.

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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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Fleet Operators Turn to Tech to Increase ROI

Material Handling and Logistics

Investment in technologies include the adoption of targeted technology solutions that allow fleets to track drivers, vehicles, and other assets including cargo in near real-time.

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Holiday-season volume projections continue to impress

Logistics Management

With Thanksgiving now less than a week away (wow), it now means that we, as consumers, can start thinking about shopping and making sure we have our gift lists ready so we are fully prepared to hit the ground running, whether it is at the physical mall or the online one. But just because we are now thinking about the holidays does not, by any stretch, mean that large players, specifically in the parcel space, have not been thinking about them for a while, a long while, really.

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How ERP Takes the Customer Experience to the Next Level

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A couple of decades ago, the expression ‘customer experience journey’ was virtually non-existent. Although businesses had placed the customer at the center of their operations, many customer touchpoints remained an open secret. In fact, it was not until the 1990s, or the internet-driven ‘decade of discovery’, that businesses had a more honest view of what their customers […].

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Unpredictable weather calls for predictable trucking resources

Fleet Owner

Mother Nature is somewhat predictable, as we have these things called “seasons,” after all. But the exact time, location and amounts of temperature change, precipitation, high winds and road closures is not.

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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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Agile Management in the Supply Chain and on the Shop Floor

Material Handling and Logistics

Agile teams develop solutions faster because they are self-managing and have the authority to achieve bold goals.

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IDC’s 2020 predictions for the supply chain take a deep dive into digital transformation

Logistics Management

Looking ahead to the future can be scary but it can also be exciting, too. When it comes to the supply chain, though, it falls into the latter category, especially when looking at the 2020 predictions for the supply chain, which were issued this week by Framingham, Mass.-based market research and consulting firm IDC.

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Five Questions to Ask About Third-Party Vendors and Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

From marketing consultants and supply-chain partners to accountants and IT service providers, organizations today depend on all kinds of third parties for virtually every conceivable business function.

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Fleets demonstrate impressive mpg in regional haul operation

Fleet Owner

When we first came up with the idea to conduct Run on Less Regional, we did so without really having a target mpg in mind.

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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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Will Luxury Amenities Attract Warehouse Workers?

Material Handling and Logistics

If you’re not offering competitive wages and benefits, don’t expect to attract new talent with nail salons and free pizza.

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Potential removal of key federal highway funding is avoided

Logistics Management

The state of United States transportation infrastructure received good news this week, with Congress and the White House taking steps to eliminate the $7.6 billion rescission of Highway Trust Fund contract authority that was set to take effect on July 1, 2020.

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Occupied vehicle booting: ‘No, it does not happen to cars’; More 10-4 voices

Overdrive Online

In this Overdrive Radio edition, readers offer some obvious-seeming advice: If you're at an open location with any no-parking sign within eyesight –- do the reasonable thing and get out and ask a question in-store before you make a $300 or more costly mistake.That only works to an extent, of course. Some cases here, also, from readers where it most definitely didn't.

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Tantalizing technology testimonials from NACV

Fleet Owner

Let me “T” something up for you regarding Technology. This comes after attending the biennial North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta.

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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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Why do 75% of Millennials Abandon In-Store Purchases?

Material Handling and Logistics

Retailers need to make sure they have the basics right when it comes to product availability, ease of finding products, returns and exchanges

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Transport concerns adapt to lower freight volumes in “challenging” freight environment

Logistics Management

The combination of a slumping U.S. manufacturing economy, a nervous trade war between the world’s two largest economies, a 40-day labor strike that shut down General Motors Corp., and a general economic malaise nervously settling in over much of the nation is causing transport executives and shippers to nervously change their economic game plans for 2020.

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Thanksgiving Causes Logistics Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving, which as I pointed out last year, is a time for FFFTT – family, friends, football, thankfulness, and turkey. Thanksgiving is also a time for logistics headaches. The holiday is centered around the big family meal, and the food supply chain tied to that meal is complex. But there are a number of other areas that can result in logistics headaches as well.