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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJuly 10, 2019

Why Fleets Should Care About Logistics and Supply Chains

Logistics and supply chains used to be the worries of shippers and third-party logistics companies. Editor-in-Chief Deborah Lockridge explains how supply chain and logistics trends affect the trucking industry in ways that mean even small carriers need to stay on top of it.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

40th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree Kicks Off July 11

Iowa 80 Truckstop’s 40th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree is set to kick off on July 11th with three straight days of trucking events, exhibitions, and entertainment.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2019

Dealing With the Dark Side of Social Media

Many executives fear social media because of the damage an irate poster can inflict. But if handled properly, even bad posts can be a good thing for your fleet. (Part of a three-part series on how fleets can use Facebook to recruit and retain drivers.)

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2019

Premium Transportation Logistics Management Buys Company

The senior management team of Premium Transportation Logistics has acquired PTL from parent company Magnate Worldwide.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJuly 1, 2019

Q&A: Talking ELDs with FMCSA's Top Compliance Expert

We spoke with Joe DeLorenzo, director of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance, to get an update on how the changeover from AOBRDs to ELDs is going.

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Newsby David CullenJuly 1, 2019

VW’s IPO of Traton Truck-OEM Unit Sees Slow Start

The initial public offering of Traton SE, formerly known as Volkswagen Truck & Bus, did not go off with a bang. The Germany-based global truck builder slipped below its opening share price soon after being listed on the Frankfurt exchange.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2019

A&R Logistics Acquires Michigan Plastics Transporter

A&R Logistics has acquired Blue Water Plastic Transport, a St. Clair, Michigan-based specialty bulk transportation and logistics services carrier for the plastics industry.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2019

Third-Party Logistics Saw Banner Results in 2018

2018 will go down as an outstanding year for third-party logistics in the U.S., driven by growth in the economy and an extraordinary inventory build as shippers imported products to beat import tariffs.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 1, 2019

Q&A: Real-Time Tracking with Atomic Clocks – LocatorX's Fletcher

A new startup company is using atomic clock nanotechnology in ways it says can transform real-time locating capabilities for fleets. President and CEO Scott Fletcher explains how.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2019

Food Distributor Buys Rival to Improve Logistics Efficiency

Logistics synergies is one of the reasons Performance Food Group Company has agreed to buy rival Reinhart Foodservice from Reyes Holdings in a deal estimated to be worth $2 billion.

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