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Brian Straight Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Trucking with ELDs

Many larger carriers already require their drivers to use ELDs, but for smaller carriers that make up the majority of the industry,  the implementation of ELDs and their associated cost could be a game-changer. This infographic highlights some of the key facts around ELDs, their impact on operations, and potential solutions to mitigate those impacts.

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Brian Straight Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Today’s Pickup: J.B. Hunt, University of Arkansas to create supply-chain Innovation Center

J.B. Hunt is investing $2.75 million in the University of Arkansas for creation of the J.B. Hunt Innovation Center of Excellence. The center will allow students to work with J.B. Hunt employees to solve real-word supply-chain problems. Also, tips on surviving a ransomware attack, consumer spending rises, and if there are so many jobs available, where are the workers?

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Brian Straight Tuesday, May 30, 2017

4 freight trends to watch

McKinsey & Company has recently issued a report on potential impacts to the trucking and rail freight industries in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The report, “Four forces to watch in trucking and rail freight,” identifies critical structural issues that executives must pay attention to in the immediate future.

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