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Partial Trucking: Pros, Cons, and Why You Should Use It
Finding the perfect balance between shipping costs and efficiency can be challenging for businesses. Traditional options often fall short for shipments that are too large for LTL shipping but too small for a full truckload, leading to wasted space or higher expenses. This is where partial truckload (PTL) steps in, offering a smart solution that […]
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Are More Women In Critical Logistics Roles?
Are more women playing important roles in transportation and logistics? The simple answer is: yes.
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Saia’s Customer-First Philosophy at 100 Years and Counting
Full speed ahead: As Saia celebrates 100 years, its commitment to putting customers first remains at the core of its growth, innovation, and company culture.
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Can Uber Help Truck Drivers and Shippers?
The convergence of three groundbreaking technologies—AI, Starlink, and robotics—will revolutionize the practice of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, as I wrote last month. Another convergent trend that benefits logistics management is on the rise: The mashup of consumer technology woven into business operations. Just about anyone who drives uses Google Maps and Waze. There’s […]
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Utility Box Trucks: What Are They, Essential Features, and Benefits
Utility box trucks are vital for small business owners in industries like construction, landscaping, and maintenance. These service and utility trucks provide essential storage, organization, and transportation for tools and equipment. Their versatility makes them indispensable for businesses that rely on efficiency and mobility. From keeping tools secure to offering a professional appearance, they meet […]
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Setting the LTL World on Fire
When she isn’t working tirelessly to drive digital transformation, help carriers transition to a digital era, and modernize the LTL freight classification system, Debbie Sparks writes children’s books to spread the word about the rewards of becoming a truck driver.
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Broker Transparency – Why It’s Both Unnecessary and Burdensome to Industry
By prioritizing an outdated and unnecessary regulatory debate, FMCSA has chosen to misdirect its resources and attention, leaving a glaring and urgent problem unaddressed: freight fraud.
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Landscaping Box Trucks: Essential Features and Benefits
The right landscaping box truck brings value to your business, helping you manage materials efficiently and leave a professional impression on every job.
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Hats Off to Core Carriers!
Want to brim with confidence when selecting a core carrier? When weighing this critical decision, consider a range of complex factors before you tip your cap to any one trucking company.
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Understanding the Impact of Truck Driver Detention
Addressing the issues of truck driver detention is not just beneficial for the trucking industry; it’s essential for the health of the entire supply chain.
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How ESG Policy Impacts Truckers
How do ESG mandates impact trucking? Let’s take a look at some examples. Leading global transportation and logistics player DSV, with headquarters in Denmark, just ordered 300 electric vehicles from Volvo Trucks. If those trucks get the job done, DSV plans to order 2,000 more, making those EVs 10% of the 20,000 total DSV fleet […]
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2024 Trucking Perspectives
In its annual market report, Inbound Logistics looks at the road ahead for the trucking sector, and explores the issues of greatest concern to carriers and shippers.
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Reader Profile: Autonomous Trucking “Oddball” Reveals What’s Ahead for Driverless Trucks
Pivoting from entertainment to the trucking industry, Kodiak Robotics Chief of Staff Lauren Harper considers herself an oddball in autonomous trucking. While her path to her current position might be unexpected, she’s clear-sighted about her goals for driverless vehicles. She believes autonomous trucks can save lives on the road and U.S. soldiers on the ground.
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American Standard: Flushed With Success
As a leading North American brand, American Standard has been offering innovative products for more than 150 years. One of its products—the humble but essential toilet—is practically synonymous with the company name.
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LTL Shipping: What It Is, Key Features, and Advantages
By leveraging LTL shipping and staying abreast of industry innovations, businesses can maintain a competitive edge in the global logistics market.
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Reclassifying Marijuana Impacts Road Safety
Rescheduling marijuana without explicit provisions for continued drug testing could compromise road safety. The ATA weighs in on the proposed deregulation.
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FTL in Logistics: Definition, Benefits, and How to Use
This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of FTL shipping, including its definition, benefits, and practical usage. We will equip readers with the knowledge to navigate the logistics terrain confidently.
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5 Shipper Tips for Surviving DOT Week
Today, May 14, marks the start of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) International Roadcheck, better known as DOT Week.
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The Waiting Game: Forecasting a Potential Freight Recovery
In contrast to the dramatic spikes of the COVID era, a potential freight recovery is likely to happen in a more measured, gradual fashion and will likely extend into 2025. Eventually, the market will reach an inflection point in which the recovery kicks off in earnest.
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Box Trucks: Definition, Types, and Cargo
Box trucks, also known as cube or straight trucks, are the core component of the logistics industry. Their box-like cargo area makes them a favorable choice for wholesalers and manufacturers. Notably, Ford is a prominent manufacturer of box trucks, with the Ford E-Series being particularly relevant in the logistics industry due to its performance […]
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