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Newsby David CullenSeptember 17, 2019

Expertise in Data Analytics Draws Shippers to 3PLs

Results of the 24th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study show that 93% of shippers report the relationships they have with their 3PLs generally have been successful. And 99% of 3PLs agree that their relationships with shippers generally have been successful.

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Newsby Jim BeachSeptember 17, 2019

Trimble Focuses on Collaboration at User Conference

Working together and collaboration was a major focus of the Trimble in.sight 2019 user conference, which kicked off Sept. 16 with the slogan ‘the power of together.’

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Articlesby Jim BeachSeptember 12, 2019

5 Things to Know About Blockchain

Blockchain technology has been a hot topic at many industry conferences over the last few years.The technology offers loads of promise for the supply chain, but we’re not quite there yet.

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Articlesby Jim BeachSeptember 5, 2019

How Data From ELDs Can Improve Your Bottom Line

ELDs give all fleets the opportunity to reap benefits by mining and analyzing their ELD data. Like any mining operation, you need tools to unearth the true nuggets.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 27, 2019

How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Solve Real-World Trucking and Logistics Challenges

If the words “artificial intelligence” conjure up an image of Skynet in the Terminator movies, it’s time to think again. There are real-world transportation companies using AI to do their work better, faster, and more effectively – and they could be your competition.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 14, 2019

Integrating ELDs With Enterprise Software Pays Off for Petroleum-Hauling Fleet

Flying Star Transport integrated its dispatch, in-truck technology and accounting system, while meeting the new ELD mandate and addressing demand for more real-time data. As a result, the petroleum-hauling fleet has seen real gains in efficiency.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniAugust 8, 2019

How Technology is Changing Fleet Parts and Service Needs [Commentary]

More data and connectivity will allow fleets to better service and maintain their vehicles, but will also cause them to change their fleet management practices.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Early-Stage Driver Turnover on the Rise

Stay Metrics data shows that truck drivers hired in June of 2018 only stayed with their new carrier for an average of 216 days before quitting.

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ArticlesAugust 5, 2019

Are We In a Truck Recession?

First-quarter 2019 GDP grew at 3.2%, and the latest guess about the second quarter is 1.7%. That latter number is a disappointment for sure, but it is not a negative, says longtime trucking economic analyst Noel Perry. But what about freight?

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 29, 2019

TCA's Heller: ELD Data Already Transforming Trucking

Dave Heller, vice president of government affairs for the Truckload Carriers Association told the Machinery Haulers Association that ELDs are already providing never-before-seen data on truck use and how drivers spend their days-- all of which that will eventually yield better regulations and more efficient operations.

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