“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.
ArcBest announced after the close Wednesday it has entered into an agreement to acquire Chicago-based truckload broker MoLo.
A telematics platform that accurately tracks the location and status of trailer assets can deliver both operating efficiencies and fuel savings to achieve emission-reduction goals.
“Tires, fuel and labor are your three biggest costs, and with tire prices continuing to go up, fleets have to really figure out ways to maximize their tires and assets,” said IMI’s Bob Bortner.
Companies across the industry have tried various ways to attract and retain drivers, offering everything from sign-on bonuses to tuition reimbursement. Despite these incentives, it can be difficult to secure those drivers in an industry that is constantly competing with itself.
The fast pace of logistics today has no patience for paperwork; it’s evident that today and tomorrow are digital.
Since we compete, as a policy, we no longer cover anything (good or bad) about DAT. They only get a passing comment if they are involved in an external news item where they are not directly related.
Echo’s Sean Burke advises building as much flexibility as possible into the planning process this fall.
Companies spend more than 10,000 man hours rating invoices every year. Dynamic rating solutions can change that.
This year ENERGY Transportation Group is No. 207 of 448, boasting 198% revenue growth over the past three years.
It’s vital to look both ways and make sure your vehicle will have enough space to fully clear the tracks before crossing. Also, be sure to roll up your landing gear to avoid getting stuck.
As visibility solutions have become more accessible, they have started to move from “perk” to “necessity.” This transition is expected to continue, getting another boost when the freight market cools down and regains equilibrium.
A perfect storm of factors has led to a historically strained market in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Shippers looking forward to market equilibrium should expect to continue waiting well into early 2022.
“With all the difficulty with hiring, technology is an obvious answer,” said Zach Strickland.
“We see Locomation’s autonomous technology as a win-win situation for both our older and younger drivers,” said Hickly.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle reveals how common it is for companies not to have rules in writing. No wonder driver safety remains a heated issue.
In today’s labor market, “throwing people at the problem” does not work.
The past 20 years were the most pivotal in the history of U.S. air cargo security. The next 20 are likely to be just as crucial.
UniGroup Logistics’s Meghan Meurer sees shopping from home as the new normal for a growing number of larger products, suggesting that the final-mile delivery experience is now of utmost importance.
Alvys levels the playing field through affordable add-scale technology that integrates a variety of management systems into one intuitive dashboard.
