Jenny Glasscock

Prior to joining FreightWaves, Jenny worked as a staff writer at a weekly newspaper and later as a safety assistant at a trucking company. She now enjoys a combination of both her interests as a FreightWaves sponsored content writer. She received her B.A. in English Publishing Studies from Illinois State University in 2018 and currently lives in Marengo, Illinois.
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29 September
Jenny Glasscock

5 ways on-demand warehousing and fulfillment can strengthen your supply chain

International 3PL Iron Mountain can help organizations set up a distribution or fulfillment function in a new market in just 30 to 60 days.

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28 September
Jenny Glasscock

How AI has the ability to help prevent accidents on the road

While AI has the potential to prevent accidents, it can only deliver on its potential if it’s consistent and accurate.

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Jenny Glasscock

International Roadcheck results: Carriers have room for improvement

“Violations could indicate that you don’t have sufficient safety management controls,” said Rick Malchow, industry business adviser at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

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25 September
Jenny Glasscock

Ransomware a threat to the trucking industry

During the NMFTA’s cybersecurity webinar, Guidacent CISO Drew Williams discussed ransomware’s toll on the trucking industry — and what carriers can do to protect themselves.

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15 September
Jenny Glasscock

How to successfully dispute violations with DataQs

Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar shares what carriers and drivers should know before they submit their first DataQs request.

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14 September
Jenny Glasscock

Advocating for truckers is a full-time job — Taking The Hire Road

Gary Langston, president of the Indiana Motor Truck Association, joins Taking The Hire Road to discuss advocacy and the next generation of leaders in the industry.

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11 September
Jenny Glasscock

Extra communication efforts go miles to make drivers feel part of a team

“I understand that there are times the phone can’t be answered or there are other priorities pulling dispatchers away, but try to keep communication open,” Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels said.

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07 September
Jenny Glasscock

Solving the parking puzzle: Truck Parking Club’s win-win approach — Taking The Hire Road

Evan Shelley, the co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club, joins Taking The Hire Road to share how his company is solving the lack of truck driver parking with an app.

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31 August
Jenny Glasscock

How St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund supports truckers and their families — Taking The Hire Road

Shannon Currier of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund joins Taking The Hire Road to discuss how the organization is giving help and hope to drivers and their families when they need it the most.

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30 August
Jenny Glasscock

Making big insights count through little data

During the NMFTA’s monthly webinar, Perygee’s CEO shares how properly tracking little data helps transportation companies leverage big data insights across their organization.

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25 August
Jenny Glasscock

Cross-border risk management helps companies win nearshoring game

Reliance Partners’ Borderless Coverage program provides shippers and logistics service providers of all sizes with coverage from the moment of pickup in the U.S. to final delivery in Mexico.

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24 August
Jenny Glasscock

Ward pilots TCA into next chapter — Taking The Hire Road

Jim Ward, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins Taking The Hire Road to discuss how the organization is elevating the industry.

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Jenny Glasscock

Asset-based logistics: A freight agent’s competitive advantage

As the market continues to challenge brokers and carriers alike, freight agents need an organization to call home that allows them to advance their business. TAB provides that – — as evidenced by its 40% year-over-year growth for the past seven years that continues today.

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22 August
Jenny Glasscock

How 2 brothers are setting new standard for service in transportation

“We’re constantly in touch with customers to make sure services and standards are met,” said Sam Burkhan, CEO and co-founder of ITF Group.

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18 August
Jenny Glasscock

Averitt Express staying elastic amid LTL volume surge

Since the closure of the third-largest LTL carrier, Averitt Express has seen an influx of 2,000 daily shipments — and hasn’t missed a beat.

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17 August
Jenny Glasscock

Safeguarding trucking’s reputation and compliance — Taking The Hire Road

Doug Marcello joins Taking The Hire Road to discuss the trend of nuclear verdicts in the trucking industry.

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Jenny Glasscock

Are your business investments doing enough?

Lean Solutions Group’s workforce analytics services let an organization know if what it is doing is driving a better experience and greater efficiency for improved customer relationships and lower costs.

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16 August
Jenny Glasscock

TMS to release new user interface with improved mobile functionality

Ditat is planning to roll out its new user interface, which will improve the overall appearance of its TMS, making it more mobile-friendly.

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14 August
Jenny Glasscock

How to protect your business from enterprise and vehicle network breaches

“Almost all breaches end in a lawsuit. On average, those lawsuits are upwards of $10 million per company just to get back on your feet,” said the NMFTA’s Antwan Banks.

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Jenny Glasscock

PalletTrader CEO optimistic on market recovery

“I believe what we basically had in the supply chain was a reset, an unfortunate reset, due to the overstocking. I think, in all areas, we’re kind of close to the end of that,” said John Vaccaro, PalletTrader CEO and founder.

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