Transportation Chain: Emerging Technologies and Trends in Trucks, Trucking and the Supply Chain

A look at technologies and trends that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on the freight and transportation industry, trucks and their suppliers and drivers on the road and on the frontlines.

July 10, 2020

In this episode of the Transportation Chain, we look at technologies and trends that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on the freight and transportation industry, trucks and their suppliers and drivers on the road and on the frontlines.

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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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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

TOTE’s Specialized Temperature-Controlled Cargo Services

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.

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Dispatch Planning Solution Provides Better Predictability

The dispatch planning solution includes predictive ETA and one of the industry's first automated BL reading technologies for tracking.

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How Food Brands Can Weather Supply Chain Disruptions

Unfortunately, many experts are predicting that the supply chain and food supply issues could get worse before they get better. The smartest thing to do now is make sure that you – and your suppliers – are prepared and resilient.

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Women of Trucking Advisory Board Ensures Future of Female Drivers

WOTAB is designed to recruit, retain, support and ensure the safety of women commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and strengthen the trucking industry as a whole.

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IoT Trailer Monitoring Ensures Food Safety in the Cold Chain

CoreHub Xtreme’s IoT network of door, temperature, fuel and humidity sensors helps drivers and fleet managers minimize lost loads.

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Manifest Doubles Sponsors, Brings Back Puppy Park

Headline and Gold sponsors include Maersk, Ryder System, Swisslog, Datamatics, Envase Technologies, LOADSMITH, Mujin, MVMNT, Mastercard, Phononic, Platform Science, Schneider and more.

TOTE’s Specialized Temperature-Controlled Cargo Services

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.

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Supply Chain Visibility Platform Provides Automation, Collaboration, Transparency in One

Movement empowers teams to manage exceptions, streamline shipment operations, automate manual processes and collaborate to resolve customer issues, all from a single platform.

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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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3 Benefits Modern 3PLs Offer Refrigerated Freight Operations

The benefits of using a modern third-party logistics partner for refrigerated trucking include increased oversight of temperature regulation, compliance and specialized freight expertise.

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Steep Tariffs & Sanctions are Pain Points for Global Trade Professionals

Over 81% of trade professions agree that the solution to rapidly changing customs and tax environments is found in adopting more capable global trade technologies.

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An Inside Look at Driver Recruitment and Retention at Coca-Cola United

Coca-Cola United SVP and Chief People Officer Gianetta Jones talks about the company’s stance on professional development during a crucial time period in truck driving.

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How Last-Mile Fulfillment Technologies Contribute to a Delightful Grocery Retail Experience

Adopting efficient last-mile technology solutions. These solutions are highly sophisticated and can provide tangible business growth across the entire fulfillment cycle, including:

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Catena Solutions to Help Companies Build More Resilient Supply Chains

Catena Solutions runs by more than 250 advisors, strategists and consultants with expertise in business transformation, data and analytics and strategic finance and global sourcing.

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Leading 3PL To Announce One-Stop Portal for Customers & Employees

ARRIVEnow launches as the technology brand of Arrive Logistics, delivering optionality and enhanced customer experience for shippers and carriers.

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Demand for Zero-Emission Trucks Fuels Rapid Adoption

The adoption of zero-emission trucks will be critical for businesses that rely on road freight to deliver on their environmental pledges.

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Convoy Introduces Hi-Fi Visibility

Hi-Fi Visibility offers detailed, real-time updates across trailer pools and shipments hauled by Convoy-connected carriers, with analytics to improve supply chain health.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Female Technicians in Transportation Remains Low

The 2022 WIT Index shows that only 3.7% of technicians in transportation companies are women.

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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.

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Facing Challenges Meeting Sustainability Goals? Look at Your Fleets’ Aerodynamics

Here's how aerodynamic technologies address items like closing the tractor-to-trailer gap, matching the tractor and trailer heights and minimizing trailer/underbody and wheel drag.

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CSCMP Edge Brings Together Top Logistics Firms Under One Roof

Connect with supply chain professionals to discover the latest innovations, new strategies and best practices.

TOTE’s Specialized Temperature-Controlled Cargo Services

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.