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Trucking
Inflation Rises While Driver Salaries Stay Stagnant
The “driver shortage” is primarily a function of poor utilization resulting in inconsistent and low income, which in turn drives qualified CDL drivers out of the industry in droves.
Safety & Security
Prepping the Supply Chain for Hurricane Ian
3PL/4PL
3 Benefits Modern 3PLs Offer Refrigerated Freight Operations
Last-Mile
How Last-Mile Fulfillment Technologies Contribute to a Delightful Grocery Retail Experience
3PL/4PL
Leading 3PL To Announce One-Stop Portal for Customers & Employees
Trucking
Convoy Introduces Hi-Fi Visibility
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Warehousing
Nominations Open for Food Logistics' 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award
Not all rock stars are famous musicians. There are several rock stars right here in the cold chain. Get them nominated by Nov. 21.
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December 5, 2022
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3PL/4PL
3PLs, Shippers Facing Talent Pool Crisis
Hourly workers (e.g., pickers and packers) and licensed hourly workers (e.g., truck drivers and equipment operators) continue to be the hardest roles for companies to hire and retain.
AI/AR
AI-Powered Territory Planner Offers Route Optimization
The AI-powered territory planning seamlessly connects to DispatchTrack’s hybrid routing capabilities to ensure that territory plans can be translated into daily routes.
Last-Mile
Consumers Still Prefer Door-to-Door Delivery
The survey found that nearly half of Americans (46%) would be willing to pay higher delivery fees for online purchases if a company has initiatives to offset their carbon footprint.
Trucking
Female Technicians in Transportation Remains Low
The 2022 WIT Index shows that only 3.7% of technicians in transportation companies are women.
Last-Mile
In-House Food Delivery Apps Help Manage the Last Mile
In-house fleet operating costs are about 40% less than the price of outsourcing to a delivery service.
Transportation
3 Ways Shippers Can Solve the Carrier Allocation Logjam
Shippers looking to thrive this holiday season must turn to technology and embrace the latest allocation management practices to avoid encountering more issues.
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TOTE’s Specialized Temperature-Controlled Cargo Services
TOTE specializes in shipping temperature-controlled cargo to Puerto Rico using our industry-first track and trace technology.
Trucking
New TomTom Application Offers Truck Navigation
The TomTom's GO Navigation truck plan enables drivers to plan routes that account for their vehicle’s dimensions, fuel requirements, desired maximum speeds and cargo.
Automation
Autonomous Trucks to Solve Driver Shortage Issue?
Shippers said reduced costs and better reliability are the most important benefits of autonomous truck adoption.
Trucking
Steering the Next Generation Toward Careers in Trucking
Attracting young people into professional trucking careers has become a five-alarm fire situation. Learn more at this week's International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)'s Distribution Solutions Conference.
Trucking
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Highlights Benefits, Challenges of Trucking Industry
67% of truck driver surveyed agree that they feel their job is appreciated, yet 83% experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices.
Automation
Fluctuations in Gas Prices Hamper Delivery Industry
The volatility in gas prices continue to create challenges in delivery for both consumers and businesses alike. In the quest to conquer these hurdles, autonomous airborne drone delivery can slash delivery costs by 40%.
Cold Chain
Truck Refrigeration Combats Noise Regulations
The T-1200R Whisper Pro truck unit combats current and upcoming noise regulations to facilitate inner city distribution.
Trucking
Carriers Keep Refrigerated Trailers 7-10 Years
Refrigerated trailer production is relatively recession/pandemic-proof. Here's why.
Software Solutions
How Last-Mile Technology Improves Post-Purchase Communication
Through the use of last-mile technology and comprehensive post-purchase communication, improved product quality and customer satisfaction drive customer retention.
Last-Mile
Bringg Targets Local Retail for Potential Delivery Market
Last-mile delivery continues to grow in all segments, including unlikely ones. Bringg hopes that convenience stores and other local retailers offer a lucrative delivery market.
3PL/4PL
Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award: Supply Chains Won’t Turn Around for 2-3 Years
One of the challenges expressed from this year’s winners is being able to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies. Food Logistics editors detail why it may take supply chains close to 2-3 years to turn around.
Last-Mile
Intelligent Visibility Platform Delivers Actionable Insights for Last Mile
The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered dashboard provides the next level of control, clarity and actionable insights to improve and predict ETAs.
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TOTE’s Specialized Temperature-Controlled Cargo Services
TOTE specializes in shipping temperature-controlled cargo to Puerto Rico using our industry-first track and trace technology.
Trucking
From Woes to Wins: Trucking Industry Drives Forward Despite Driver Shortage
The transportation industry has experienced its fair share of ups and downs the past couple of years. Industry experts outlines the wins and woes.
Transportation
Fuel Price Increase Breaking Records in 2022
Some states are turning to gas tax holidays to provide relief to consumers.
Software Solutions
Mobile App Helps Drivers Maximize Drive Time
Loadsmith’s Driver App empowers carriers to maximize their loaded drive time and income by giving them complete control over load scheduling, tracking and billing on their own schedule.
3PL/4PL
What 3PLs Need to Know About Foodservice in 2022
The foodservice industry’s transformation and bounce back from original COVID-19 lockdowns bring about new challenges and opportunities for third-party logistics. Here’s what you need to know.
Transportation
What’s Causing the Capacity Issues?
Right now, there is no easy solution for meeting increased demand, especially given the concurrent labor and reefer shortages. retailers, supplies and logistics providers can work together to reduce unnecessary pressure placed on the supply chain.
Trucking
Rebalancing of Owner-Operator Market is Happening
About 53% of respondents expect load growth over the next six months vs. 73% in 1Q and 64% in 2Q21.
Automation
How Freight Forwarders and Brokers Prioritize Technology in 2022
In 2022, automating operational and customer-facing processes to improve top and bottom line performance is the competitive advantage companies need to survive moving forward.
3PL/4PL
Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award: E-Commerce Boom Calls for Rise in Outsourcing of Services
This year’s winners are in position to answer the call for that increased demand in outsourcing of services.
Last-Mile
Report Signals Last-Mile Trouble This Holiday Season
Fuel costs topped the list of last-mile concerns (82%), followed by inflation (50%) and driver shortages (48%).
Last-Mile
Additional 60,000 Customers Eligible for Drone Delivery
Last-mile delivery in the food and beverage space continues to become more high-tech, now that Flytrex receives approval to double drone delivery radius.
Transportation
The State of Food Logistics Looks Promising
Despite the ongoing labor shortage, ingredient shortage and driver shortage, the future of food logistics shows hope, innovations and reinvention. Here's a mid-year outlook on the state of food logistics.
