Truck drivers should approach bridges and underpasses with caution when the temperature hovers at or below freezing.
“It’s just not going to be a very fun year, and truckers need to be a little bit more realistic about it,” says Reliance Partners’ Thom Albrecht.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels says that a disorganized permit book is a red flag to roadside inspectors.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle stresses the importance of continual training because no one knows everything — no matter how long you’ve been in the industry.
You don’t have to tackle your safety goals alone. Partner with a safety expert that can develop a plan with realistic and attainable objectives.
Ryder rolls out warehouse automation that fits your profile.
Isometric Technologies offers the supply chain’s first logistics performance intelligence platform that ensures the reliability of third-party performance data.
In partnership with Parade, McLeod Software’s digital freight matching API equips brokers with best-in-class capacity management.
Robust marketplace offers more than connectivity for shippers and carriers.
TriumphPay’s Emily Meyers notes that it’s tougher for carriers to predict their cash flow and expenditures while facing such long payment cycles.
“Getting involved in state and national organizations is a great way to make an impact and make your voice heard,” said Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle.
Echo Global Logistics’ contractual sourcing and continuous movement programs are helping owner-operators stay the course amid market volatility.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels adds a few steps to your pre-trip inspection to combat harsh winter weather.
“To get the most out of your technology, you have to have the right processes. And to get the most out of your processes and technology, you have to have the right people.”
Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar provides a crash course on the DataQs process.
Reliance Partners will dive into B-1 driver-specific violations and DataQ challenges.
COO Laura Ann Howell plans rapid growth and expects “HQ West” to be Reliance Partners’ second-largest branch.
Netradyne’s Barrett Young explains why most fleet safety initiatives are counterproductive.
As digital freight technology becomes more mainstream, carriers aren’t quite ready to lose the human element entirely.
Reliance Partners’ Graham Gonzales urges 3PLs to build more trust with shipper clients and warns against putting insurance on the chopping block.
Netradyne’s Kristin Tedesco outlines the many ways fleets can engage with their drivers and show thanks this holiday season.
Upgrading your TMS will only be more difficult the longer you wait.
Surge Transportation’s Omar Singh explains why partnerships are still key in the platform’s digital model.
“Violations that occur as a result of an accident are not supposed to count toward your CSA score,” says Reliance Partners executive Robert Kaferle.
IFS democratizes 3PL software for companies large and small.
CEO Michael Colin details MVMNT’s delivery of enterprise-level technology downstream to smaller brokerages.
Don’t miss out on what Mexico has to offer. Go with the leading cross-border 3PL.
“You can’t challenge a piece of missing information that’s required; it’s either there or it’s not.”
A Borderless Coverage risk management strategy equips shippers for Mexico’s many challenges.
Brokerages can go digital without losing the human element that makes them unique.
Powerfleet takes the high cost and complexity out of data integrations.
Netradyne’s scoring system incentivizes safety through competition.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle details the gear every trucker should have to survive an emergency situation this winter.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels discusses the trickiness of lanes.
Warehouses are turning loss to profits with CartonCloud’s WMS.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels reacts to the results of this year’s International Roadcheck. He ponders whether drivers should take all the heat, but also says greater action can always be taken to mitigate violations.
IMI’s Bob Bortner steps through the MILCURE wheel refinishing process on FreightWaves’ WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Bestpass’ Jason Walker says although it’s not the first priority of most fleets, tolls are something they must get under control in order to focus on the things they were actually hired to do.
Netradyne’s Adam Kahn suggests the most effective way to train and retain drivers is to review their performance in full — both the good and the ugly.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels wades through the weeds of the driver pay debate.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle explains why it’s important to bring your driver and dispatcher together more often.
A new headquarters and a growing team have kept Reliance Partners on the rise.
Omar Singh details the shipper TMS integrations and partnerships that have taken Surge to end-to-end automation.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels describes what it takes to be crowned a champion driver.
It’s not too late to take care of violations that could leave you sidelined. Be sure to conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections of your brakes, lights and tires.
FMCSA’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program will analyze the safety benefits or hazards that young drivers pose to interstate commerce.
Netradyne’s Ryan Knight says fleets should identify their pain points before choosing a camera solution.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle dives into FMCA’s DataQs system, what it is and why you should be eager to use it.
Consider your safety program as a rocket engine. How it’s designed and implemented is crucial.
Netradyne’s Nick Grome dives into the power of positive feedback through the Driver•i dashcam.
With Parade and Tai Software, Concept Logistics is well armed to face the ever-changing freight landscape.
Todd Ellis dives into REG’s line of EnDura Fuels and quantifies its carbon reduction impact.
Lean Solutions Group looks to replicate the success of its Colombian nearshoring model.
Reliance Partners’ Thom Albrecht points to current negative trends as reasons to hunker down now and through the new year.
Produce shipper WP Rawl has found PowerFleet’s solution to have a surplus of benefits.
A better question is, what can carriers do to lower their rates?
While many expect digital freight to disintermediate the broker, MVMNT has other plans in store.
Sam Stockdale discusses Link Logistics’ decarbonizing strategy for logistics infrastructure on FreightWavesTV’s Net-Zero Carbon.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels says letting things slide can have deadly consequences.
Drivers find the fleet camera system to be more of a wingman than a watchdog.
It’s probably poor planning rather than bad luck. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels says you shouldn’t be shocked to find no parking available if you waited until the last minute.
Reliance Partners’ Graham Gonzales explains why a logistics career path — or career change — is definitely worth considering.
Just as shippers and carriers vary in size and complexity, so too should the technology that automates their processes.
Decades of experience delivering critical health care products has shaped Capstone Logistics’ last-mile solution for e-commerce and grocery delivery.
IMI’s Bob Bortner explains why fleets should take a closer look at the wheels that keep them rolling.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle describes simple ways fleets can derive savings.
With the right technology, fleets can confidently weather any storm.
The side of the road can be a very dangerous place to be, especially if you don’t make your presence known.
Shippers and carriers are now managing their operations on a single AI-powered transportation management platform with PCS Software.
Insurance, safety and visibility solutions were major talking points as the industry anticipates an uptick in cross-border trade.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels details some of the items no driver should hit the road without.
Ahead of its June webinar, 3GTMS and its partners discuss why freight brokers and 3PLs should embrace the latest FreightTech.
PowerFleet’s real-time visibility solutions have completely transformed fleet management.
Through digital quoting, Parade makes it easy to see if reps are taking advantage of every quote and improving margins.
Shippers should reconsider the pecking order of asset-based trucking companies first, brokerages second.
Netradyne’s Adam Kahn joins WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to discuss the power of positive reinforcement in fleet safety.
Reliance Partners’ Graham Gonzales warns how easy it is for one to fall victim to a cyberattack.
CEO Brett Suma lays out Loadsmith’s definition of capacity as a service.
Imagine having most of your work done before lunch. That’s a reality for dispatchers with Alvys in the equation.
The best way to keep your drivers satisfied is to know what they want.
Poor driving is often a reflection of management. So when fatal accidents occur, it’s not just drivers with blood on their hands.
Jay Gustafson of Echo Global Logistics discusses the traits that determine if a broker’s technology can support the growth of an enterprise fleet in any market.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels offers tips ahead of the inspections on May 17-19.
As spot rates tumble, shippers should consider rerunning their RFPs to lock down better prices.
Parade’s leading software learns from every carrier interaction received to better match brokers with the right carriers.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle dives into SMS scores and the BASICs that determine them.
President Adam Kahn joins the show to demonstrate how fleets use Netradyne to reward good driving behavior and identify areas for improvement.
CEO Brad Wright explains how Chunker’s short-term container storage model reduces risk for shippers.
CEO Brett Suma is optimistic about rolling out Loadsmith’s autonomous middle-mile offering between select origin and destination pairings.
Finding skilled associates for your distribution center is challenging, so why not leave it to the professionals?
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle and Brian Runnels urge drivers to stay focused on the road, practice defensive driving and resist distractions no matter how insignificant they seem.
PowerFleet data helps increase driver utilization by relieving them from having to chase equipment or wait longer than needed at facilities.
GEODIS’ Rene Bach-Larsen shares how the global logistics provider plans to respond to market challenges.
With unbeatable fleet rates, rewarding your drivers has never been easier.
Underinsuring your truck can leave you on the hook for thousands of dollars in the event of an accident.
Bob Bortner of IMI dives into the most effective fuel-saving strategies when combating exorbitant fuel prices.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle explains that you’ve got to do some digging to identify your safety risks.
TruckPager is promising a freight booking future without phone calls. Instead, brokers and shippers can reach the nearest empty trucks with a single notification.
CEO Tom Fogarty joins WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to discuss proactive toll management, transponder technology and Bestpass’ newest target: citations.
The former Mexican chief negotiator for the USMCA highlights the nation’s economic and trade advantages.