To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over a considerable period of time.
Digitalization of roadside assistance services can help fleets in not just getting immediate and seamless assistance but at flat-rate premiums.
Pest infestation within cold storage containers can cause major losses as companies are forced to discard entire shipments.
The winter season witnesses a lot of truck crashes and injuries, making it essential for drivers and carriers to find ways to reduce risk while hauling during inclement weather.
The transport and logistics sector witnesses thousands of cyberattacks every year, and it is essential for stakeholders to be wary of opportunistic threats and impersonation attacks to keep their operations secure.
Assembly Bill 5 limits companies from classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees to save operational expenses.
Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help.
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Every day, more than 40% of all truck drivers on the road use an hour or more of productive driving time to search for a secure parking spot before their hours of service run out.
Digitalizing roadside assistance will help customers get quicker service, while service providers and garages/repair shops can track progress in real-time to ensure high customer satisfaction.
The hard deadline for the ELD mandate hits on December 16, and a significant portion of the fleets that run AOBRDs are looking to put off ELD adoption until the last minute.
The rise of e-commerce and the evolution of customer expectations on delivery schedules have propelled the last-mile segment to be more reactive to demand and highly digitalized.
The Hispanic community has contributed immensely to the new American dream and is currently one of the fastest growing ethnic minorities within the trucking sector.
High driver turnover rates have been common in the trucking industry for several decades. Improving the quality of discussions between fleet management and drivers might help reduce the churn.
Fatigue symptoms can be gathered by measuring the brain waves of truckers, which can be used to sound early warnings before drivers show visible signs of fatigue.
Last-mile freight delivery might involve drivers to act as assemblers, helping set up products like furniture and home appliances. These driver-assemblers have specific skill sets that could never be fully automated.
The driver appreciation week is celebrated across the country to pay respect to the 3.5 million truckers who haul freight all year round, rain or shine.
Mixed reality smart glasses allow workers to become hands-free with logistics operations, helping them to focus solely on the package at hand.
The freight industry is being battered by falling volumes and loosening capacity, with tightening credit standards further exacerbating the situation.
The funding coincides with the launch of an artificial intelligence solution that detects stop sign violations.
