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

Delivery Drivers Inc. (DDI)

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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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Continuous Education for Logistics Professionals

Continuous education in logistics is essential for professionals aiming to stay competitive and relevant.

Top Tech Startups Resized

2024 Top Tech Startup Award: Nominations Open

This award highlights top software- and technology-based startups in the supply chain and logistics industry. Submissions close Oct. 24.

Rock Stars Of The Supply Chain Resized 2025

Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award: Nominations Open

This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Submissions close Nov. 29.

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Wanted: More Women in Supply Chain Roles

One way that companies are addressing this workforce challenge is to explore new demographic groups from which to recruit, including women.

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Drones in the Sky, Food at Your Door: The New Delivery Route

Drone technology has the potential to reshape the logistics industry, providing faster, more efficient, and sustainable solutions for a wide range of goods and services.

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Harnessing the Power of TMS and WMS for Optimal Efficiency

TMS and WMS are a heavy arm of modern logistics operations. Both systems streamline different aspects of the supply chain as a powerful tool for increase efficiency.

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Total Distribution Acquires REO Processing & REO Logistics

Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI), acquired the assets of REO Processing & REO Logistics.

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How E-Commerce Order Management Systems Make Food Delivery More Sustainable

Here are some key strategies food delivery partners can use to create a more sustainable future.

Transform Your Food & Beverage Fleet for Success

Transform Your Food & Beverage Fleet for Success

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Freight Transportation Services Up 1.1% from Previous Month

The level of for-hire freight shipments in August measured by the Freight TSI was 1.1% below the all-time high of 141.5 reached in August 2019.

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Election Uncertainty and Global Volatility to Persist Well into 2025

The U.S. container trading market is experiencing heightened volatility due to several influencing factors. The recent strikes at East Coast ports have left a lasting impact on supply chains, while focus shifts to the U.S. elections.

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SeaCube Container Leasing Adds to Board of Directors

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at SeaCube, Superior Industrial Refrigeration and More.

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Building a Safety Culture in Industrial Work Environments

Even one injury is one too many. To achieve safety improvements, developing a “Safety Culture” is the key to nurturing safer work environments.

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A 3PLs Guide to the Growth of Transportation Management Systems

By leveraging the ongoing advancements of TMS, 3PLs can navigate the complexities of modern supply chains more effectively no matter how fast and complex the landscape becomes.

Transform Your Food & Beverage Fleet for Success

Transform Your Food & Beverage Fleet for Success

Because no one goes to school for fleet mgmt., "The Fleet Success Playbook" from RTA, will forever change how you manage your fleet and lead your team. Get your free copy.

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Gatik Launches Industry-First Safety Case Audit Framework

Gatik AI Inc. unveiled the scope of a comprehensive safety case audit for its freight-only operations (deliveries without a human driver onboard) across North America.

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J.B. Hunt Transport, UP.Labs Launch Logistics and Freight-Focused Lab

J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. and UP.Labs launched the Logistics Venture Lab, a logistics and freight-focused lab that aims to launch as many as six startups over the next three years to solve core strategic challenges within the industry.

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American Logistics Aid Network Activates for Major Hurricane Milton

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is mobilizing for another major hurricane.

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Supply Chain Monitoring Tool for Freight Shippers

DB Schenker launched Ocean Bridge, a supply chain monitoring tool that provides complete visibility of maritime operations down to vessel, shipment and container level in ocean freight.

A host of new solutions and technologies are pertinent in keeping the cold chain market moving forward.

How Cold Chain Navigates the Unpredictable While Innovating for the Future

Most experts project 2025 to be much like how it was in 2024—navigating the unpredictable while innovating for the future. Here's why.

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International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance Reach Tentative Agreement; Ports Resume Operation

All 45,000 dockworkers who went on strike Oct. 1 have resumed to their duties.

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The Wake of Disruption and Destruction in Supply Chain: Alexis Asks

The impacts of hurricane Helene, now Milton, and the port strike, are shaping up to spell disruption with a capital D. With collaboration, technology and communication, supply chains are moving forward the best they can.

Top Tech Startups Resized

2024 Top Tech Startup Award: Nominations Open

This award highlights top software- and technology-based startups in the supply chain and logistics industry. Submissions close Oct. 24.

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Danfoss Power Solutions Names Senior Vice President of Global Operations

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Danfoss, TIA and More.

Rock Stars Of The Supply Chain Resized 2025

Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award: Nominations Open

This award recognizes influential individuals whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Submissions close Nov. 29.

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Alleviating Truck Congestion at the Airport Terminal

The Airforwarders Association is pivotal in advocating for infrastructure improvements that directly benefit shippers and the like.

Transform Your Food & Beverage Fleet for Success

Transform Your Food & Beverage Fleet for Success

Because no one goes to school for fleet mgmt., "The Fleet Success Playbook" from RTA, will forever change how you manage your fleet and lead your team. Get your free copy.