Technology doesn’t take a break so get ready for the Class 8 electric truck. Disruption is everywhere, in every industry, and trucking is no exception. First, we saw the advent…
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When deliveries are made during off-peak hours, everyone benefits…fleets, drivers, shippers, and the public at large. Every company is trying to find greater efficiencies in every aspect of their business…
What’s the downside to immediate gratification? A lack of appreciation and the loss of anticipation. Normally, my blogs center around issues facing the trucking and truck leasing industry and, to…
When it comes to getting fresh produce to market, it’s all about timing. Earlier this year, The Packer published an article, “Timeliness Remains Transportation’s Big Test,” that discussed how vital…
When the five-year, $305 billion highway bill passed late last year, it didn’t solve all of the problems facing our industry. Recently, an opinion piece by Dave Beaudry, NationaLease’s Director…
Buying patterns are changing and that’s changing demand when it comes to the timing of shipments. How is your business coping? A recent Transport Topics article, “Online Surge Raises Questions…
When your business depends upon on-time delivery, you can’t afford to let winter breakdowns get in the way. If you’re in a part of the country that’s experiencing unusually warm…
Regulations for the transportation industry are making the need for collaboration between shipper, customer, and carrier more important than ever. At the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) conference…
