Corrie White
Monday, January 25, 2021
Telematics help maximize existing capacity and decrease driver dwell times
“Driver detention is a leading cause of lost earnings and driver dissatisfaction,” said Elkins.
Outbound Tender Rejection Index
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Brian Straight
Saturday, December 12, 2020
The Daily Dash: A 25% driver pay increase; dumping the Tesla Semi
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, C.R. England became the latest carrier to announce a large pay increase for its drivers. Plus, analysts debate the value of the Tesla Semi program and industry groups push for transportation workers to be among those with early access to a COVID vaccine.
Jack Glenn
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Thinking about expanding your fleet?
Reliance Partners’ Jordan Chastain explains that controlled growth is the key to successful fleet scalability.
Jack Glenn
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
LTL carriers should improve efficiency in times of uncertainty
DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.
Emily Ricks
Friday, July 31, 2020
Daily Infographic: Importance of tracking tender rejection rate
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Corrie White
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Zooming in on tightening Dallas, Kansas City markets
“Our data shows that Powerfleet’s over-the-road customers have not only rebounded, but have surpassed the pre-March 13th levels by nearly 7%,” said Daniel Romary.
Brian Straight
Monday, May 11, 2020
Today’s Pickup: vHub trailer-sharing platform now integrates with telematics systems
vHub, which connects owners of underutilized trailers with those looking for short-term trailer usage, has opened its platform to integration with most telematics systems. Also, China trade deal in doubt, retail imports fall and road funding drops.
Developing storm to dump snowfall in northern Rockies (with forecast video)
Late season winter weather heading to northern Rockies tonight, possibly Midwest Friday.
Severe storm threat shifts to Southeastern freight markets (with forecast video)
Severe thunderstorms could briefly delay freight flows today across Southeast, including top-volume Atlanta market.
Severe storms, tornadoes coming back to the Plains (with forecast video)
Severe storms could slow down truckers tonight from key freight market of Dallas to near Chicago.
Extreme heat coming to Southern California this weekend (with forecast video)
Southern California heat wave will keep reefer drivers on their toes this weekend.
Severe storm, tornado threats continue across the South (with forecast video)
Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding may delay freight flows across the South.
Severe storms, tornadoes still on track to slam southern states (with forecast video)
Severe storms, flash flooding could delay freight flows across the South next two days.
Easter weekend snowstorm likely to slam several states (with forecast video)
Potential blizzard conditions Easter weekend could delay freight flows from Rockies to Great Lakes.
Flooding could hit major western US freight market (with forecast video)
Heavy rainfall next two days could delay freight flow in Southern California, including major market of Ontario.
Snow, rainstorms to hit major US freight market
Heavy snow, flooding rain could delay freight flows in southern California, including major market of Ontario.
Snowstorms hitting both sides of the US this week (with forecast video)
Capacity remains tight out west where snowstorms could delay freight flows.
Back-to-back weekend snow storms to slam Sierra Nevada (with forecast video)
“This one looks pretty good for early April.” Late season snow storms could delay freight flows through eastern California.
NOAA predicts widespread US river flooding this spring
Early season snow melt, potentially excessive spring rainfall could flood Plains, Midwest again.