Kane Is Able Sues Volvo Over CNG Truck Fire

August 19, 2015

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This Volvo CNG-powered truck caught fire during normal operation on Interstate 81 in January 2015 and is now the subject of a lawsuit filed by third-party logistics provider, Kane Is Able, against Volvo. KANE is demanding that Volvo honor its warranty obligations for the recently purchased truck.

Unboxing the Last Mile: Food Logistics Editors Unpack Meal Kits

Associate editor Brielle and assistant editor Mackenna try out different meal kits and dive into the packaging and delivery process in the latest episode of Unboxing the Last Mile.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: How to Provide Consultations during the COVID-19 Pandemic with Michael Wohlwend, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions

Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Michael Wohlwend, managing principal, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions about the pressure to provide supply chain consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he provided positive outcomes.

L.I.N.K. Live Celebrates its First Anniversary

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna celebrate L.I.N.K. Live's 1-Year Anniversary with a look back at favorite guests, sessions, topics and more.

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Best Practices for Improving Driver Retention for the Long Haul

When drivers feel confident that they can expect to be paid on time, with easy, consistent access to loads and a community of other drivers to connect with, retention can improve exponentially.

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XPO Logistics Introduces GXO, its New Spin-Off Logistics Business

In December 2020, XPO announced its intent to spin off the logistics segment of its existing business and create two pure-play industry powerhouses focused separately on transportation and logistics.

Safety in fresh food transportation is vital.

The Difference in Transporting Fresh vs. Frozen Foods

Timing is everything in fresh and frozen food transportation, and technology helps, but what happens when a global pandemic enters the picture?

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How 3PL Providers Can Support Your Supply Chain in the COVID-19 Era

Here's how a third-party logistics provider can help food and beverage processors shift their models, navigate new regulations and secure a reliable fulfillment center.

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Looking Back to Prepare for Future Uncertainty

By embracing new technologies, shippers can build a more flexible approach to transportation planning that can adapt to changing business needs and shifting market conditions.

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Orchestrating Success Through Cold Chain Monitoring Technology Advancements

Using advanced monitoring technology to fine-tune efficiencies in production and match consumption trends will accelerate efforts to create more sustainable food systems and life-saving distribution networks.

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Wireless Temperature Tracking Helps Dot Foods Improve Productivity

Dot Foods implemented a GPS refrigerated trailer monitoring system that integrates with broader fleet management, regulating and maintaining ideal temperatures in refrigerated trailers via a wireless monitoring system.

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Lunch & Learn About Transportation in Upcoming SCN Summit Webcast

Register today for SCN Summit: Transportation to learn more about how transportation providers—air, truck, ship and rail--adjust to supply chain disruptions such as a global pandemic or a natural disaster.

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Reefer Demand Rising at "Warp Speed"

With the COVID-19 vaccines already being distributed, expect reefer capacity to continue to tighten and spot rates continue to increase in the first half of 2021.

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L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Meal Kits, 3PLs and Cold Chain Logistics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk top trends in the supply chain, provide a recap of SCN Summit: Sustainability and more.

Creating an efficient fleet is important for managers.

Best Practices in Fleet Management Lead with People First

Many of today’s best practices put employees and human beings first.

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Webfleet Integrates Terminal with Google, TomTom

Webfleet Solutions is releasing a upgraded driver terminal integrated with advanced technologies.

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Logistics Gets High-Tech with Google Innovation

Google and J.B. Hunt form a multi-year partnership to advance visibility in supply chains and logistics, as the sector gets more competitive.

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HyperTrack’s New Software Suite Helps Businesses Seize Delivery Opportunities

This API-first solution allows customers to choose among routing dashboards and APIs, ready-to-deploy mobile applications, ready-to-use dashboards, real-time data streams and exports and more.

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COVID-19 Causes Radical Change for Onboarding, but Candidate Values Remain

COVID-19 transformed the way fleets onboard drivers and employees, but core values remain, like the importance of finding the right fit in an employee.

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How Continued Market Volatility is Shaping Supply Chain Strategy

Shippers that can remain flexible and agile in anticipating and reacting to evolving consumer trends, rather than relying on past seasonality, will be well-positioned for success in 2021 and beyond.

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2021 Predictions for the Delivery and Supply Chain Industry

There’s no better time to start planning for the future of the supply chain than right now. Here’s what to expect in the delivery and supply chain industry.

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TorQuest Partners Acquires VersaCold Logistics Services

TorQuest Partners has announced that it has acquired VersaCold Logistics Services from KingSett Capital and Ivanhoe Cambridge.

Sobel is one of many logistics companies that looks for unique safety measures in shipping alochol.

Spirits Transportation Requires More Finesse from 3PLs

Changing consumer interests, a growing e-commerce sector and extra regulations require top tier 3PL employees.

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Now is the Time to Re-Evaluate Every Area of Your Business

This is the time to completely re-evaluate business as usual and “that’s the way we have always done it” thinking.

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LoadDelivered Logistics Rebrands to Capstone Logistics, Strengthens Integration Between Warehousing and Transportation Divisions

Capstone Logistics acquired the company in 2018 to support its strategic expansion into freight brokerage services.

Food Logistics’ Associate Editor Takes Second Place in MVP Awards

Food Logistics’ associate editor Brielle Jaekel placed second in the Distribution/Order Fulfillment category in Logistics Brief’s 2020 MVP Award.

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Emerson Cargo Solutions’ Real-Time Trackers Protect 3PL Customers’ Fresh and Frozen Shipments

Emerson Cargo Solutions' GO real-time tracker solution delivers what Choptank teams refer to as the “first line of defense” for protecting their refrigerated loads.

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Penske Logistics to Acquire Trucking Company Black Horse Carriers, Inc.

Penske Logistics has reached an agreement to acquire Black Horse Carriers, Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed.