No secret to driver recruitment and retention
Fleet Owner
JULY 9, 2018
The keys to recruiting drivers – particularly young drivers – are money, lifestyle and respect, according to a driver recruitment expert.
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Achieving Transportation Excellence by Focusing on Daily Improvement
Talking Logistics
JULY 11, 2018
When first engaging in a partnership, shippers and their logistics providers have certain objectives in mind. Whether it’s to reduce transportation costs, centralize their transportation management, or deliver better service to customers, both parties identify a desired outcome and work collaboratively to deliver on those promises. Unfortunately, over time, daily activities often fail to directly connect to those original objectives.
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The Rainmakers
DC Velocity
JULY 9, 2018
For our 2018 Rainmakers, success isn't just about fame and fortune. It's also about making a contribution to the logistics field and advancing the profession. We'll reveal one of our eight Rainmakers each day between now and next Monday. Check in daily to read our interviews with these thought leaders.
“Coast”-Effective Fulfillment: 7 Reasons to Use a Los Angeles Area Warehouse
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 10, 2018
Even if you’re not a huge movie buff, there’s a lot to love about Southern California – especially when it comes to eCommerce fulfillment. With millions of residents and world-class seaports, it’s part of the country’s most populous state, not to mention its busiest international logistics gateway for incoming container shipments. And that’s just a couple of reasons why Los Angeles warehousing could be an ideal fit for you.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Small-Business Truckers Denied Exemption for ELD
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 9, 2018
The exemption was based on the premise that "small-business truckers that have already proven their ability to operate safely should not be subject to purchasing costly, unproven and uncertified devices, " said the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
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A balanced approach of solid, lean manufacturing and gregarious customer service allows Ireland-based forklift maker Combilift to go a long way in long-load material handling.
Billion-dollar idea: The Love’s Travel Stops story
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Tom Love grew his first filling station into close to 500 more with one loyal wife and one brilliant idea, becoming a multi-billionaire in the process. And at age 81, he is hardly slowing down.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
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Just how bad are New York drivers?
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6 Ways To Survive the Summer at Bringg HQ
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JULY 12, 2018
As the heat rises and the team grows, we’re in the midst of a busy and exciting summer here at Bringg. As our lists of global clients gets ever longer, so does our team get ever bigger. We now exactly 100 people on staff – an exciting milestone, perfect for a summer celebration. Life at Bringg is continually getting more exciting with events, activities and celebrations to ensure we invest time to stimulate mind, body and soul.
A Guide to Responsible Sourcing in Automotive, Electronics
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JULY 13, 2018
A new report assesses the importance of 37 materials to these industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks. One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter. So his group, which is a service advisory firm supporting businesses in the raw materials value chain, released a study on July 12 to provide the data.
Shining light on solar power in trucking
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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025
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Logistics gives back
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Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.
Consumer Goods Dealmaking Reaches 15 Year High
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Facing competition from upstart brands, consumer giants are buying growth where it can't be created.
Half of Products to Be Low Carbon in 10 Years
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"By anchoring targets in science, companies are able to move beyond incremental improvements and focus on what’s necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the scale that is needed,” said Kevin Rabinovitch, global vice president sustainability at Mars. More than half of executives (52%) expect at least 50% of their products and services to be low carbon by 2028,according to a new YouGov survey of global corporations in the Science Based Targets initiative.
Spot rates skyrocket during Fourth of July week
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The national average spot van rate on the DAT network of load boards increased 13 cents to $2.45/mile during the week ending July 7 while the refrigerated rate gained 8 cents to $2.77/mile.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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Order Picker for Long Products
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