Article written by James Jaillett As the number of ELD vendors narrows, some industry observers and owner-operators wonder if FMCSA’s registry of self-certified electronic logging devices can remain current and accurate. Those questions are explored in the second part of this series at this link. By the end of August, independent owner-operator Alipio Montano will be […]
Small carriers can now bid on dedicated freight in the Convoy app. Image: Convoy Convoy has added dedicated freight to its digital freight network, increasing opportunities for recurring work that was previously inaccessible to small fleets and owner-operators. This nationwide offering lets motor carriers bid on dedicated freight contracts that can last up to six
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Expanded collaboration integrates advanced capacity management and automated booking tools into TMS operating platform; significantly reduces cost to cover loads, improves driver productivity, engagement and support. Builds on earlier adoption of Trucker Tools solution for automated, app-based GPS load tracking. RESTON, Va., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Trucker Tools announced today that ARL Logistics, a leading provider of
Dynamic Route Optimization builds suggested weekly route plans based on factors such as drivers’ hours, load attributes, average load and unload times, market cost, mile per hour bands by region, and home base city. Photo: Evan Lockridge Global third-party logistics provider Coyote Logistics has expanded its Dynamic Route Optimization program, which aims to streamline supply
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Article written by Aaron Huff This is the first of a two-part series on how the free market in freight transportation responded to the COVID-19 crisis, and if greater transparency in pricing between brokers and carriers would make a difference. Part 2 will publish on Friday. Freight rates began to plummet in March following state-issued
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Article written by Brian Straight Event on July 21 will feature technology demos and insight and analysis from visionary 3PL industry experts FreightWaves LIVE @Home, the industry’s premier virtual freight conference, was such a smashing success among attendees that we are doing it again – this time the focus will be on third-party logistics (3PL)
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Article written by Corrie White McLeod Software hosts IT Security Summit and Transportation Accounting & Finance Conference in July The second annual McLeod Information Technology Security Summit will take place July 22-23, and the fourth annual Transportation Accounting & Finance Conference will run July 28-30. Both conferences are open to all transportation professionals, whether or not they are current
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Article written by Gillian Tan & Lizette Chapman Uber Said to Hold Talks on $500 Million Freight-Unit Investment (Bloomberg) — Uber Technologies Inc. is in talks with investors interested in taking a stake in its Uber Freight division, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The San Francisco-based company, led by Dara Khosrowshahi, held
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Article written by Brian Straight With employees working at home, Echo continues moving goods and is assisting clients in critical charitable endeavors Many companies have faced unusual circumstances because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the trucking and logistics space, though, the challenges have been unique. Considered essential, trucks loaded with goods have still moved, albeit at
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Image: Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay EKA Solutions, which offers a cloud-based integrated freight management ecosystem platform, has expanded its collaboration with Transflo to implement digital and automated transportation document workflow between shippers and carriers. “While EKA’s new investments are focused on implementing [artificial intelligence], machine learning and other technological solutions to transform the supply chain,
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