L.I.N.K. | DDI Founder Explains the Surge in Female Drivers

Women in trucking is becoming more commonplace as the industry modernizes.

September 6, 2021

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Delivery Drivers Incorporated recently noticed a surge of female workers in last-mile trucking, exhibiting the industry’s growth in safety, equality and more. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel has a conversation with DDI owner and CEO Aaron Hageman about the reasons behind this, where the industry is going and how the pandemic impacted female employment.

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The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map

Discover how the The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map can guide your logistics strategy. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry!

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Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.

Top Tech Startup Award: AI-Powered Startups Address Today's Supply Chain Challenges

Many of today's AI-powered startups address these challenges with dashboards, cloud-based solutions, data analytics, optimized offerings, real-time visibility, procurement systems and more.

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Golden State Foods, Starbucks, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Navis Food Partner, Stop Foodborne Illness: Personnel News

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Starbucks, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and more.

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Trump’s Attack on Clean Vehicle Pollution Standards Could Harm Economy, Jobs: Environmental Defense Fund

President Trump issued executive orders attacking the nation’s clean vehicle pollution standards, California’s bedrock Clean Air Act legal authority, and policies that support hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs.

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Trump 2.0: What Tariffs, Trade Agreements, Reversal of EV Mandates Mean for Container Market

With a renewed emphasis on the "America First" agenda, Trump’s administration is poised to introduce structural changes to trade relations worldwide.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Ryder’s Chad Cross Named Overall Top Transportation Professional

Food Logistics talked exclusively with Cross about the importance of staying close to challenges and opportunities and why transportation management is a rewarding career.

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Logistics Data Reflects Industry-Wide Focus on Operational Efficiency

Across all sectors, the time from order entry to shipment improved by an average of 9.6%.

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President Trump’s Tariff Increase Could Duplicate 2018 Frontloading Surge

The index reveals that per the recent incoming Trump Administration announcements, there will also be a 25% increase in tariffs for Canada and Mexico, which are expected to occur as soon as Feb. 1.

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Cargo Theft Surges to Record Levels in 2024

According to CargoNet's annual analysis, cargo theft activity reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with 3,625 reported incidents, representing a 27% increase from 2023.

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Driver Shortages Result in Loss of $95.5M a Week: Study

altLINE scraped the largest job listing aggregate on the web and found 7,213 truck driver jobs being advertised each day, suggesting a potential continuous deficit of 24,043 truckers.

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Digital Shipyard Market to Exceed $3.19Billion by 2025

By integrating systems like AI, IoT, big data analytics, and digital twins, digital shipyards transform traditional maritime operations into highly efficient, data-driven workflows.

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Global Trade Intelligence Ranked Top Technology Capability: Study

Nearly 74% of the supply chain and logistics leaders view technology as fundamental or highly important to their organization’s growth strategy in the face of rising global trade challenges.

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Copeland Mobile App Features AI Chatbot for Enhanced Troubleshooting

Scout AI will supply users with easy access to documents, videos, product and warranty information, and other resources, help users troubleshoot in real time and receive specifications for numerous Copeland products while on a jobsite.

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How Hydrogen Trucks Bridge a Sustainable Logistics Future

Deploying hydrogen trucks within the freight industry makes a lot of sense. Forward-thinking carriers are investing ahead of the California mandate to gain a competitive advantage.

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The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map

Discover how the The Connected Industry: 2025 Cold Chain Logistics Map can guide your logistics strategy. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry!

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Why Addressing Parking, Pay and Detention Time Helps to Recruit and Retain Quality Drivers

Positive company culture never goes out of style – carriers that focus on company culture now will build a foundation that will serve them well into the future as they look to attract and retain drivers.

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How to Prepare for New Tariffs

Tariffs represent part of the new normal of greater uncertainty in geopolitics and trade. Thankfully there are multiple mitigation strategies that enable companies to build their tariff muscle.

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3PL Market Shows Optimism for Improved M&A Transaction Activity: Study

Easing interest rates, strong financial markets and knock-on effects to consumer spending and industrial activity will likely drive increasing freight volumes and support more broad-based 3PL M&A transaction activity in the coming quarters.

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ChargePoint Combats EV Charger Theft Anti-Vandalism Solutions

ChargePoint announced a new cut-resistant charging cable and ChargePoint Protect, an alarm system designed to increase charging station security.

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GEODIS, CCM, DP World, Wabash, ASH, Xometry: Personnel News

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at DP World, Wabash and more.

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Veho Launches Premium Economy Delivery for Relief from Rising Shipping Costs

Veho announces the launch of a Premium Economy service designed for e-commerce brands that need parcels delivered in five days or less, cost effectively and with a superior delivery experience.

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2024 Trucking Year in Review, Predictions for Shipping in 2025

Reflecting on 2024, the prolonged truckload recession stands out as a key event. But, limited warehouse space, increased tariffs and more will remain key factors impacting supply chains in 2025.

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Truckload Demand Remains Flat: Study

LTL pricing is finally showing signs of softening while truckload rates remain stuck at the floor despite some signs of upward momentum.

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AI-Powered Freight Fraud Detection Software for Shippers, 3PLs

Overhaul launched Overhaul FraudWatch, a new solution that provides real-time data and alerts, equipping users with the insights needed to detect fraudulent threats like fictitious pick-ups and double brokering and take immediate action.

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U.S. Airlines Experience Uptick in Fuel Cost Per Gallon Prices

U.S. Airlines’ November 2024 fuel cost per gallon is up 0.9% from October 2024, indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.492 billion gallons of fuel, 5.4% less fuel than in October 2024.

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Supply Chain Experts Not Optimistic About Container Price Increases: Study

At the start of the year, the U.S. container market is abuzz with speculation that Chinese manufacturers and wholesalers will flood the United States and Canada with used containers. There's more...