CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

This year’s produce season is felt after a series of events impacting transportation. What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Historically, produce season is an event that impacts not only refrigerated markets, but all modes in and out of produce regions.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The economy is strong, and trucking capacity is tight. In order to manage e-commerce logistics and maintain cost efficiency, shippers need to know the challenges in managing e-commerce logistics, how a TMS can help, and a few tips to streamline the process. E-commerce is in the middle of a boom.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The days and hours before a hurricane arrives are vital for making preparations, including knowing what to do in the event of an evacuation and how to remain safe once the storm hits. It includes evacuation tips, what to include in a disaster supply kit and how to create a family communication plan. Top off truck fuel tanks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Yard exceptions – Deliveries are often marked as completed because the shipment is within a certain distance of the destination when, in fact, the truck is sitting at a truck stop. 5 Tips to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Visibility. Lack of End-to-End Visibility = Exception Management Struggles. Lost revenue.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Now imagine doing that with a whole fleet of trucks, each one needing to make 20 or 30 deliveries in a day – that’s essentially what route optimisation is. KPI dashboards and reporting: This is linked to tip #3 above. Let me break down what you really need to consider.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 25, 2020

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Resources include evacuation tips, what to include in a disaster supply kit and how to create a family communication plan. Top off truck fuel tanks.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 19, 2021

Regina the T-Rex – Reggie to her friends – was recently in need of transportation from her home at the TAG Art Company in Indiana to an event in Dublin, Ohio. McClain was able to secure a 26-foot box truck with a liftgate so Regina and her dinosaur friends could travel in style. Having the liftgate was a great bonus.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 28, 2023

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Authorities encourage residents and business owners to take steps now to prepare in the event storms like Ian impact your area.

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Transporeon

JANUARY 2, 2017

It’s a common problem: Fluctuating peaks and valleys in truck arrivals leads to chaos at the loading docks, resulting in long waits and increased carrier detention fees. Take into account all resources such as staff, trucks and other equipment. Make it clear that trucks without an appointment will not be loaded or unloaded.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy?

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Authorities encourage residents and business owners to take steps now to prepare in the event storms like Ian impact your area.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2017

While we were already headed for an unavoidable capacity shortage in 2017, a series of unique events have led us to what could be a severe shortage in freight capacity: A strong, but late produce season from California. 5 Tips for Finding the Capacity You Need. How did we get here? Don’t sacrifice service for savings.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen to a hurricane before striking the Gulf Coast, truck fleet operators are encouraged to take steps now to brace for the storm's impact. Penske has tips and resources available to help you prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 2, 2024

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Authorities encourage residents and business owners to take steps now to prepare in the event storms impact their area. Top off truck fuel tanks.

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Shipchain

JANUARY 23, 2019

Most importantly, they help us connect, interface, and bridge the gap to the physical world (with trucks, f.ex.) Trucking companies with fleets. Trucking companies, both asset-heavy and asset-light. Have a tip or lead? We recently wrapped on a launch event in Tokyo, Japan with the majority of our team.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. Resources include evacuation tips, what to include in a disaster supply kit and how to create a family communication plan. Top off truck fuel tanks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a new bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. The law will apply to tickets purchased in Minnesota or other states for concerts or other live events held in Minnesota.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Yet, produce shippers that make use of these suggested tips have a better chance of finding capacity and keeping their costs manageable. To simplify, it’s the rise in crop volumes and heightened demand for trucks to transport these crops that impact capacity during this season. Shipping temperature-sensitive items?

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 22, 2021

To simplify it, it’s the rise in crop volumes and heightened demand for trucks to transport these crops that impact capacity during this season. These factors lead to an increase in rates, not only for the shippers who need trucks with temperature control but for a majority of shippers across other modes and regions as well.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 4, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you’re a freshman in a shared dorm or a senior living off-campus with your own space – Penske has you covered with tips to ace your college move-in this year. You’ve booked your Penske truck, so it’s time to prepare for the move to start or go back to life at college. But first, unpacking and moving in!

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United World Transporation

MAY 23, 2019

It is well known that for commercial refrigerated transport companies, including owner-operators, truck maintenance can be at time taxing. In fact, there isn’t much respite for truckers, whether it’s staying on the road, or taking care of your truck. 3 Simple Maintenance Tips. 3 Simple Maintenance Tips.

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Planning a move can be a stressful time in any season, but winter offers its own set of unique challenges for Penske Truck Rental’s household movers. With your safety in mind, Penske Truck Rental has assembled a few winter driving safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe in the event of winter weather.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

“If we’re going to be able to prepare for these types of events in future, we have to identify appropriate sources of information that we should focus on all the time — not just when [crisis] manifests,” said Randy Bradley, associate professor of information systems and supply chain management at the University of Tennessee.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Snowflakes falling on trees often create picture-postcard winterscapes, but snow and ice-covered roadways can also make driving hazardous for Penske Truck Rental's do-it-yourself movers. With your safety in mind, Penske Truck Rental has assembled a few winter driving safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe.

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Conger

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This article is all about aerial lift safety tips for operators, managers, and pedestrians. 15 aerial work platforms safety tips. 15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips. Aerial lifts can tip over if operated on uneven or unstable terrain. 15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips. Slopes can present a heightened risk of boom lift tip-overs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Partners need to be empowered and have full visibility to shift suppliers, manufacturers or even global production locations based on uncontrollable events at a moment’s notice. Industry events, whether held online or in person, are also great opportunities to discover new partners and connect with new vendors outside your standard network.”.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2022

To protect your assets, and yourself, against these conditions before they occur, Penske offers these tips to consumers and commercial customers: Make safety your top priority. Avoid parking your rental trucks in potential flood zones. Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency before it happens can be life-saving.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Weather events can put a drastic slow down on your operations and unfortunately, it’s practically impossible to predict exactly when these events will happen. Sure, there are seasonal weather events like snow and hurricanes, which gives us a reasonable timeframe in which to expect these types of events.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Without further ado… Top FreightWaves FreightCast Podcasts Featuring all FreightWaves’ podcasts all in one 1 feed + exclusives like “Supply Chain Spotlight” & “Midday market Update” in addition to FreightWaves LIVE: An Events Podcast put on during FreightWaves’ in-person and virtual events.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The blog is run by Lilly and Associates and covers a huge range of topics from drop shipping, outsourced fulfillment, the trucking shortage, U.S.-China Overdrive specializes in trucking needs, offering the latest trends and statistics on the trucking industry, new technologies, regulations and more. Trucks.com.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 29, 2019

Penske Truck Leasing has tips and resources to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm. It includes evacuation tips, what to include in a disaster supply kit and how to create a family communication plan. Top off truck fuel tanks.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In-person gatherings and events have returned, remote and flexible workstyles have become the new norm, kids are back in school, and online shopping and inflation have rapidly risen. Tips for Shippers. Here are some tips you may find useful in keeping your business moving forward until we get back to normal.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 9, 2022

Penske Truck Rental is proud to partner with the Games by donating trucks to assist with the logistics of facilitating and operating the events and to cheer on the athletes as they live out their Olympic dreams. The trucks were recently used to deliver the swag (water bottles, T-shirts, hats, etc.)

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 17, 2020

Whether or not you're a professional truck driver, work zones can act as an obstacle on your journey, and when not navigated properly, could result in negative consequences. The FHA offers these safe driving tips for all motorists – including truck drivers – when traveling through work zones: Be prepared. Wear your seatbelt.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Get 15 tips for improving warehouse safety. 15 Warehouse Safety Tips. And besides gathering worker input, these committees can also put on events, provide training, and conduct inspections – all to help improve warehouse safety. Includes forklifts, cranes, slings, and other powered industrial trucks (PIT). Let’s dive in!

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 6, 2024

Along with driving directions, snacks for the road and a curated moving day playlist , Penske consumer truck renters should also pack a few safety tips for the journey. If the trucks are pulling a carrier or tow dolly , even more allowances for space need to be made.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2015

I figured, we pepper in some tips on transportation management, but if we also offer value to manufacturers, they would turn to us as the experts. Then it’s put on a truck to get to us (stores or direct) 3. The events of 2008 also led to many millennials living with family, especially their parents, upon entering the workforce.

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