Sat.Mar 31, 2018 - Fri.Apr 06, 2018

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Toyota Forklifts introduces new heavy-duty trucks

DC Velocity

New adjustable wheelbase forklifts can lift 15,000 to 80,000 pounds, adds safety and confidence when handling large, bulky, and oddly shaped loads like machinery, the company says.

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Will the Freight Industry Move to a Discounted Pricing Model Like the Stock Brokerage Industry?

The Logistics of Logistics

Will freight brokerage pricing evolve toward a discounted, transparent fee model like stock brokerage pricing? To answer that question, let’s examine some of the similarities between the two industries. The Evolution from Full-Service to Discount Stock Brokers. Back in the 70’s and 80’s full-service stock brokerages dominated the industry. The industry leaders, like Merrill Lynch, E.F Hutton, etc. were household names and even though most people didn’t invest through stock brokers, we all knew w

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Drivers and fleets respond: The common refrain in HOS complaints

Fleet Owner

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Hours of Service (HOS) regulations are flawed, say many truck drivers, dispatchers and fleet managers, because the rules don't allow the flexibility that trucking in its many forms requires.

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Employers Can Stop Workplace Bullying When They Know How

Material Handling and Logistics

The recent focus on sexual harassment renews interest in tackling this related behavior.

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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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Teamsters council in New England urges ABF members to reject contract proposal

DC Velocity

Offer would be major haircut to worker pensions, Joint Council 10 leader says.

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Enforcing the ELD mandate

Fleet Owner

Law enforcement faces its own challenges as trucking transitions to the electronic age.

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How to Manage Smarter and More Connected DCs

Material Handling and Logistics

DCs can become truly connected thanks to IoT and automation technologies.

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Can IT help the shipping industry deep-six the container "no-show" problem?

DC Velocity

Better visibility, forecasting, and ironclad digital contracts are all in play in a bid to end the vicious cycle.

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The Top 25 Trucking and Less Than Truckload (LTL) Companies in 2017

Logistics Management

The top trucking companies planning big investments and more strategic operations geared to serve shippers in a roaring freight environment—one that’s being driven by a booming economy and a tight labor market.

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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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Q&A with former trucker turned author

Fleet Owner

"On Route 117, what doesn't kill you just gets another chance.

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Trucking Companies Tackle Recruiting, Retention

Material Handling and Logistics

Tactics include investing in training and development, raising pay and giving out performance-based bonuses.

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Video offers tips on dock safety

DC Velocity

Animated short looks at common hazards as well as protective measures.

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The Robots are Coming to the Warehouse Dock

Logistics Management

From AGVs to exoskeleton suits, the robotics on today’s warehouse and DC docks aim to help shippers operate more efficiently in an increasingly competitive distribution environment. Robotics in the loading dock, Automatic Guided Vehicles in the loading dock, Drones for loading dock management, Exoskeletons for loading and unloading freight.

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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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Dealing with the truck parking problem

Fleet Owner

Finding available and safe parking has been a problem for more than a decade.

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Manufacturers’ Digital Supply Chain Expectations Outpace Reality

Material Handling and Logistics

Adoption of the technology is slow but manufactures feel it can dramatically reduce the time to make strategic decisions as well as help them operate more efficiently and effectively. While companies are increasingly aware of the benefits of digital supply networks (DSNs), many remain in the early phases of adoption, according to a new study conducted by Deloitte and the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI).

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Fetch Robotics adds two models for material handling operations

DC Velocity

CartConnect and RollerTop robots can be integrated into any warehouse workflow, Fetch says.

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Is Uber Freight a Going Concern?

Logistics Viewpoints

Is Uber Freight a going concern? Recent losses at the company, the shut down of UberRush, and the loss of key executives makes this a valid question. Experienced logistics executives are not surprised. The post Is Uber Freight a Going Concern? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Study: sleep problems lead to quality-of-life issues

Fleet Owner

Higher rates of depression occur in snoring/sleep apnea sufferers, report finds.

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Battling the Amazon Effect

Material Handling and Logistics

In an effort to address consumer tastes, manufacturers are focusing on demand sensing and data science to improve forecasting.

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Robots carry the load for 3PLs

DC Velocity

Once dismissed as too expensive for fulfillment work, robots are rolling into third-party warehouses and taking operations to the next level.

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34th Annual Salary Survey: Salary growth slows, tasks soar

Logistics Management

As companies continue to search for the next generation of logistics management talent, the existing workforce is being asked to deliver more than ever before. While our survey respondents aren’t griping about the workload, they maintain that new challenges require more resources.

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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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Reducing liability is good, but keeping people safe should be primary goal

Fleet Owner

The worst time to realize your fleet’s safety program doesn’t measure up is when you’re answering attorneys’ questions in court or at a deposition. Yet, even the best companies can find themselves in that uncomfortable position.

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Tucking Companies Tackle Recruiting, Retention

Material Handling and Logistics

Tactics include investing in training and development, raising pay and giving out performance-based bonuses.

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XPO patrols parking lots with security robot

DC Velocity

Knightscope robot monitors employees' parking lot at Atlanta facility.

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The Challenges & Steps in Procuring a Full Truckload as a Shipper

GlobalTranz

As a shipper, it can be hard to procure full truckloads, and small and mid-sized shippers suffer from an exacerbated version of this problem. Shippers face tightening capacity, higher rates, and demanding consumers, and procuring a full truckload may be the last thing on their minds. In reality, procuring a full truckload as a small or mid-sized shipper comes with unique challenges.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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Fleet Owner promotes Neil Abt to Editorial Director, taps Michael Catarevas

Fleet Owner

Fleet Owner vice president and group publisher Reggie Lawrence has announced Neil Abt's promotion to Editorial Director. Abt succeeds Sean Kilcarr, who is leaving to pursue another business opportunity.

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Lessons in Leadership: Are You Committed to Making All Your Employees Successful?

Material Handling and Logistics

Managers are learning to better appreciate every person’s unique talents in the hunt for more productivity.

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TriStar and World Wide Technology team up to build 176-acre logistics campus

DC Velocity

Illinois facility includes two new buildings that will total 2.025 million square feet.