Without a clear idea of what technological breakthroughs in alternative fuels may be coming, ocean carriers are left searching for a path forward as they look to build vessels.
“When we first got started here, probably 75% of my day was answering emails and phone calls asking for updates. Now that all that is being sent directly from the drivers to the customers, it gives me a lot more time to handle planning and other issues that come up.”
Lots of questions remain about how California’s AB5 law will impact the trucking industry in other states.
Steamship lines sometimes offer an included chassis for trucking companies. Similarly, non-vessel operating common carriers sometimes offer a chassis program linked to the chassis pools for their carrier partners. While these offers may sound attractive, is a typical “chassis deal” really a deal at all?
One area that carriers have emphasized this year is “ugly freight” – or non-conveyable shipments. These are packages that are hard to put through their automated systems.
With more choices than ever, shippers must come up with a plan for choosing — and evaluating — their carrier partners.
Integrations Give Shippers the Tools to Withstand Recession
Mexico’s proximity to the Americas and favorable operating environment has made it an attractive location for many U.S. companies wanting to expand or move their manufacturing operation.
IMI’s Bob Bortner steps through the MILCURE wheel refinishing process on FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Bestpass’ Jason Walker says although it’s not the first priority of most fleets, tolls are something they must get under control in order to focus on the things they were actually hired to do.
Netradyne’s Adam Kahn suggests the most effective way to train and retain drivers is to review their performance in full — both the good and the ugly.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels wades through the weeds of the driver pay debate.
Effective partnerships improve recruiting and retaining efforts across the industry.
In the rising world of e-commerce, Open Pricer helps to expand e-commerce with dynamic pricing.
For many carriers, the rapid adoption of technology has sparked skepticism and reticence.
StratusGrid’s expertise and ability to provide supply chain and logistics companies with software solutions on the world’s most widely adopted cloud platform is underscored with Amazon Web Services recognition.
R2’s LTL service is designed specifically to service small-medium-sized shippers – bringing well-rounded expertise in one platform that gives shippers the same advantages of a large shipper.
FMCSA requires annual checks on a truck driver’s motor vehicle record. But doing that can leave gaps and potentially allows drivers to remain on the road when they are no longer eligible to drive a CMV.
Platform helps to streamline and automate driver recruitment and retention efforts.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle explains why it’s important to bring your driver and dispatcher together more often.
