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There is much truth in that adage, “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” Ships and planes transport products around the world, but the last stage in the journey to their final destination is frequently via truck. This is true not only of products reaching store shelves, but the transportation of raw materials to factories at the start of the manufacturing process. In the U.S alone, more than 80 percent of all communities rely on trucks for the delivery of food, fuel, clothing and medicine.
Safety First: Best Practices for Heavy Hauling Operations
Introduction to Heavy Hauling Safety Heavy hauling, the transportation of oversized and overweight cargo, is a vital industry that keeps… Read More
The Internet of Things in Supply Chain and Logistics
As supply chains are strained under competition, technology is proving to be a valuable differentiator and competitive advantage. In a… Read More
At 60, The U.S. Interstate Highway System Shows Signs of Neglect and Decline
As the United States prepare to observe the 60th anniversary of interstate highway system, some are saying that it has… Read More
Adjusting to Lighter Shipments, Higher Frequencies
Rapidly evolving consumer trends are forcing a reshaping of inventory management operations. Physical stores are being incrementally supplemented by online… Read More
U.S. Logistics Costs Decelerated in 2015
U.S. business logistics costs rose to $1.48 trillion in 2015, a 2.6 percent increase from previous year. This which represents… Read More
Fuel Saving Device to Cut Transportation Costs
A device to cut fuel use by 10 to 15 percent while reducing the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines… Read More
XPO Logistics Unveils Largest LNG Truck Fleet in France
XPO Logistics inaugurated its new pallet distribution hub at Bondoufle, France, by unveiling a fleet of Stralis Euro VI Natural… Read More
Ditch EDI to Overhaul Transportation Communication Systems: Report
On May 30, the retailing giant Target’s new policy of penalizing transportation professionals for supply delays and inaccuracies went into… Read More
Logistics Hiring: Warehousing Up, Transportation Down
It’s difficult to put a positive spin on the May job numbers released by the Department of Labor. Labor force… Read More
DHL Launches New Logistics Site at Hanover Airport
DHL Express Germany has officially opened its new site at Hanover Airport. With an overall floor space of about 30,000… Read More
Kenworth Chillicothe Assembly Plant Underway on Major Construction Project
The Kenworth plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, is in the midst of a $17 million project to enhance truck quality and… Read More
Infrastructure Issues Hinder Weakened U.S. Trucking
“The U.S. trucking industry is already teetering on the edge of crisis mode – if it hasn’t entered it already… Read More
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