Smarter Capacity

Smarter Capacity, sponsored by Trucker Tools, is a biweekly look at the freight transportation industry, examining current issues and developments for freight brokers, drivers, and small fleet operators. Trucker Tools provides shipment visibility, carrier capacity management, and predictive freight-matching solutions. With its intuitive tools and industry-leading mobile app, Trucker Tools provides a secure, collaborative platform where brokers and truckers use real-time, trusted data to speed the process of finding and matching the best available truck with the optimal load. Learn more at www.truckertools.com.

Mike King 1 week ago
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Deutsche Post commits $552 million to build up to 100,000 StreetScooter units per year

Pilot eLCV projects are planned in the U.S. next year with local production a long-term aim.
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Ashley Coker, Editor 08/15/2019
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There’s an app for that: Providing driver value alongside freight visibility

Introducing an app-based visibility solution could be the answer to shoddy tracking updates.
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Mark Solomon 08/05/2019
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Today’s pick-up: Goodies coming from transport Santa; Raise the financial roof for inland waterways

Get ready for the goodies coming from federal transport spending legislation. Money for inland waterway network will be funds well spent.
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Ashley Coker, Editor 06/27/2019
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England Logistics partners with Trucker Tools to increase visibility

England Logistics has partnered with Trucker Tools to streamline operations and provide real-time visibility to customers, allowing the company to eliminate many broker inefficiencies.
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Ashley Coker, Editor 06/11/2019
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Shoddy freight visibility is no longer an option

Freight visibility is no longer considered a premium benefit the best brokers offer their shippers. It is simply an expectation that most brokers struggle to…
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Michael Angell, Bulk and Intermodal Editor 05/17/2019
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Transparency 19’s Best in Show leveraging tech for trucking’s sake

Truckers, fleet managers, and brokers face any number of regulatory tasks, load optimization and business decisions every single day. Add to that the decision on…
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Brian Aoaeh 05/10/2019
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Is disruption finally underway in the freight brokerage industry?

Market expert Brian Aoaeh writes about the impact of market disruption on the freight brokerage sector. Learn how Amazon, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other…
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John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent 05/07/2019
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J.B. Hunt forging new customer links

Over the last decade, J.B. Hunt has not only tripled in size, but has evolved from a big truckload and intermodal operator to offering dedicated…
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Ashley Coker, Editor 05/06/2019
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SEND Transportation partners with Trucker Tools to increase transparency

Leading transportation management and logistics service provider SEND Transportation has integrated Trucker Tools’ Smart Capacity into its operations.
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Ashley Coker, Editor 04/12/2019
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Trucker Tools and Ascend team up to democratize transportation technology

Both companies share a common goal – giving small companies the leverage they need to play in the big leagues.
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