Corrie White

Corrie is fascinated how the supply chain is simultaneously ubiquitous and invisible. She covers freight technology, cross-border freight and the effects of consumer behavior on the freight industry. Alongside writing about transportation, her poetry has been published widely in literary magazines. She holds degrees in English and Creative Writing from UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Greensboro.
Oct - 2021 -
22 October
Corrie White

How flatbed can pivot to offset peak-season disruption, keep drivers moving

Hershey said that typically, up to 10% of PGT’s drivers may pivot to dry van for the winter months.

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21 October
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Convoy renews partnership with SmartWay, commitment to emissions transparency

In nearly 20 years of operation, SmartWay has saved 336 million barrels of oil, $44.8 billion in fuel costs and 143 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.

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19 October
Corrie White

Prologis to host inaugural industrywide thought leadership event

The event will take place at Prologis headquarters in San Francisco from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT, with the option for attendees to attend virtually.

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15 October
Corrie White

Convoy encourages diverse carriers to become certified

Minority and veteran-owned small trucking company Gurley All Freight discusses how Convoy helped her business.

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14 October
Corrie White

How warehouses can streamline safety training for peak-season hires

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that distribution and logistics employment from 2019 to 2022 is expected to grow almost 30%.

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08 October
Corrie White

Bestpass exceeds 20,000 customers, keeps eye on interoperability

As the Bestpass team strives toward interoperability for fleets, one costly and persistent obstacle is tolling by plate.

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07 October
Corrie White

Supply chain braces for peak retail returns: How companies should prepare

With an automated system that intuitively manages returns, warehouses that face labor shortages can strategically utilize their employees.

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06 October
Corrie White

Sustainable companies care about culture ⁠— not just carbon

“We’re offering a $50 incentive to certified diverse carriers for every load that they haul with us,” said Jennifer Wong.

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Sep - 2021 -
30 September
Corrie White

A321 conversion expected to penetrate European market, compete with 757s and 737s

This conversion marks two firsts for ATSG: its foray into the narrowbody freighter category and its pursuit of in-house conversion with PEMCO.

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Corrie White

South Carolina Ports CEO unpacks increasing pressure on ports

“The major thing that a port can do to positively influence its emissions is to make sure trucks get in and out fast,” said Newsome.

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29 September
Corrie White

Convoy among few US transportation companies to join the United Nations Global Compact

Earlier this month, Convoy announced its participation in the United Nations Global Compact ⁠— the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative, boasting 12,000 participants strategically aligning operations with shared values in human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. In an interview with FreightWaves’ Danny Gomez, Jennifer Wong, director of sustainability at Convoy, said that while […]

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24 September
Corrie White

ENERGY Transportation Group ranks among Canada’s top growing companies

This year ENERGY Transportation Group is No. 207 of 448, boasting 198% revenue growth over the past three years.

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22 September
Corrie White

Generations divide over role of fleets, governments in sustainability regulations

“Where we will see increased regulation and scrutiny will happen not at the fleet operator level but will happen at the OEM level,” said Cole.

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Corrie White

Fleet automation: The next generation of fleet management

“If everything is streamlined and automated, your insurance costs will go down because your accidents will go down,” said Mitzel.

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20 September
Corrie White

Climbing rates, detention times turn LTL fleets toward trailer tracking tech

“With all the difficulty with hiring, technology is an obvious answer,” said Zach Strickland.

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17 September
Corrie White

Flatbed carrier confronts carbon emissions, driver shortage with autonomous convoy pilot

“We see Locomation’s autonomous technology as a win-win situation for both our older and younger drivers,” said Hickly.

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09 September
Corrie White

Convoy survey spotlights need for all-in approach to sustainability

EV growth will sustain its momentum in light- to medium-duty trucks and begin to catch on for the heavy-duty trucks in regional hubs.

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Corrie White

MacGregor Partners provides ‘glide path’ to contactless eBOL industry adoption

MacGregor Partners will double in size over the next couple years, pushing its value to the $50 million mark.

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07 September
Corrie White

ITF Group offers Pop-up Fulfillment Pod solution for small shippers

ITF onboards new customers extremely fast, regardless of size or whether the end destination is a consumer or a business.

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