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Parcel data is incredibly complex. Shippers often don’t know how to begin working with this data because it cannot be properly visualized via traditional methods like Excel spreadsheets.

Building the most effective RFPs possible requires self-awareness, attention to detail, industry insights and a willingness to adopt new technologies.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Full Circle TMS will show how it can change omnichannel commerce fulfillment.

Piles of paperwork plague every mode of transportation, and recent shifts in consumer shopping behavior — namely the ongoing e-commerce surge — have only made the problem worse.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and FreightVana’s Shannon Breen sit down to cover the hottest collaboration of the year.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, Lean Tech will show how it can help match talented software developers with those looking to streamline their technology.

As part of FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event, QuickLoadz will demonstrate the way it can change how we move shipping containers.

While many trucking companies still use paper checks, automated clearing houses (ACH) and invoicing, some companies are moving to a more cost-effective and convenient way to give truckers their money.

“We have a huge opportunity to let the world know that a tracking solution like this exists. We are going to take this funding and make sure that happens,” said Tive founder and CEO Krenar Komoni.

Banyan Technology has introduced a new first/final mile software offering for fleets, helping shippers and 3PLs connect with providers.

Optimal Dynamics aims to alleviate the uncertainty about freight movement today and in the future.

Tenstreet’s goal is to make processes easier for drivers and carriers alike. In 2022, that means making a driver’s smartphone a one-stop shop for as many tasks as possible.

As shippers move to digitize their documents and automate their processes, they should focus on making sure both efficiency and accuracy benchmarks are met. One document processing error can sideline an entire shipment, undermining profitability and customer satisfaction.

The Environmental Protection Agency maintains a listing of “off-cycle” vehicle technologies that reduce emissions but are not sufficiently accounted for in city and highway test cycles.

While innovation in the autonomous space is moving at breakneck speed, Locomation has devised a way to help trucking companies re-engineer their operating models to begin seeing major efficiency gains even before they deploy autonomous trucks.

As the industry continues to move away from clunky legacy solutions, more companies are choosing solutions based on user interface. While an intuitive interface is important, this can sometimes come at the expense of a strong back-end product.

Cloud-based solutions – think Uber and Airbnb – have quickly overtaken their more traditional competitors in other industries. In time, a similar trend will likely be observed in transportation and logistics.

Over the last decade, XPO Logistics has spent hundreds of millions of dollars investing in the development of advanced transportation technology with the use of “the brightest technology minds out there.”

Long known as an aerospace and defense technology leader, multinational conglomerate Honeywell sees opportunity in retail spaces.

Weather disruptions have always been common across the supply chain. With climate change-induced severe weather conditions on the rise, logistics companies should expect – and plan for – even more challenging conditions in the future.

Many automation solutions companies are penetrating the industry to remove supply chain friction, improve efficiency and job satisfaction.

Summar focuses on helping small carriers with one to 30 trucks sustain and grow their businesses.

SmartBOL includes industry-focused functionality, exceptional customer care, training for management and users, and simplicity to assure easy operational readiness and improvement.

Self-driving technology startup Waabi has introduced its Waabi World simulator, a technology that company founder Raquel Urtasun said is able to “teach” autonomous vehicles how to drive in a safer manner.

Specialized Beluga freighter that ferries aircraft components will be available for hire

By gathering this information at pickup, DDC Sync is enabling near-time logistics planning and cross-team communication that can be made before a truck ever makes it back to the terminal.

3 reasons you need a dashcam

EIA expects gasoline and diesel prices to fall in 2022

Leading Phantom Auto’s series B funding round nets seat on board

Time is running out for trucking companies to upgrade or replace third-generation mobile devices

Learn about Automating the Spot Quote Process for Full Truckload Brokers

Vantiq is joining forces with IBM, Infosys and others to create a low-code retail development platform designed to encourage innovation.

Ransomware attacks deliver more pain, important takeaways

Roadmap for Successful Technology Implementation with TruckerTools.com

The stress of the pandemic made it crystal clear that supermarket supply chains will need to be streamlined and optimized to continue to meet strong consumer demand, especially during unpredictable and volatile times.

Ryder and Blume Global demo their Rydershare and ConnectGo Live freight technologies during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.

In most states, red light camera citations are treated as civil offenses rather than moving violations.

Efficiency is the key to keeping costs low and customer satisfaction high. This becomes more and more relevant as consumer expectations shift and strengthen in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ultimately, utilizing digital tools to manage spot transactions drives down both transportation and labor costs.

While building out custom solutions is an important part of many brokerages’ road maps, some tools — especially those that require significant maintenance and regular updates — are better outsourced for maximum efficiency.

Private ownership would allow Echo to accelerate M&A and technology investments.

Check out the key initiatives in the plan here!

Convoy co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis sat down with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller for a fireside chat at Thursday’s F3 Virtual Experience.

Schneider aims to “eradicate manual processes and paper because it is completely inefficient,” said Erin Van Zeeland, group senior vice president and general manager of logistics services at the company.

To discuss how autonomous freight helps increase capacity and profit, FreightWaves is partnering with Locomation for a one-hour webinar starting at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 14. Featured speakers include Locomation’s Tekin Meriçli, Co-founder and CTO, Glynn Spangenberg, Chief Commercial Officer, and Tom Kroswek, VP of Business Development & Strategy.

Proper delivery routing is often overlooked as a potential sales tool, but done right, it can lead to increased customer engagement and more sales.

CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.

Carrier Perspective: State of the Industry

When shippers are using several cobbled-together solutions with hit-or-miss integrations, they miss out on opportunities to optimize their business practices and workflows.

With pharmaceutical spending reaching new heights, a single shipment can be worth millions of dollars, leading to monumental financial losses — as well as serious threats to human lives — in the event of a transportation or distribution error.

Learn how technology & analytics can help you more proactively adjust to supply chain shifts at mybluegrace.com

Flock Freight’s fierce dedication to greening up the supply chain helps it stand out from its peers and attract a wealth of talent from several different backgrounds.

Overlapping crises have pushed the race for global visibility into a critical stage.

Many shippers struggle to succeed at last-mile delivery, often at the mercy of a delivery partner. But getting a handle on the middle mile can improve the chances of last-mile success.

More than 220 of the most innovative freight companies were nominated. Those were narrowed down to the top 100.

From 1987 to 2017, frontal air bags saved 50,457 U.S. lives.

CRST’s dedicated solutions place the individual customer at the focus to add value and maximize service.

The fast pace of logistics today has no patience for paperwork; it’s evident that today and tomorrow are digital.

Learn how technology and automation can help maximize profits and strengthen your partner relationships at MyBlueGrace.com

Companies spend more than 10,000 man hours rating invoices every year. Dynamic rating solutions can change that.

PICKUP CEO Brenda Stoner said that in last-mile big-and-bulky delivery, it’s a combination of people and technology that makes it work.

Most often, hesitation surrounding autonomous vehicles centers on cost and safety concerns. Locomation set out to address these pain points with a phased approach.

The tech-focused online seller is bringing same-day services across Southern California, reaching the state’s five largest counties.

This white paper shares the importance of visibility technology in enabling your resources to do more with their time.

In a world inundated with new technology, how can your company leverage tech without being overwhelmed? Find out on this episode of Cyberly.

Reductions in crashes and claims from use of various technologies

College campuses are bastions of learning, community, debauchery and … robots?

Like it or not, drones are entering your airspace across the United States, and they’re delivering a wide range of merchandise

The key to strong relationships can be augmented by finding companies that are willing to share in the inherent risks that come with moving inbound and outbound freight. Relationships and good risk management strategy do not exist to absolve one party of responsibility, shifting blame onto the other.

It is impossible to predict exactly when an incident will occur on the road. It is possible, however, to have a predictable system for processing safety issues and handling corrective training, driving down the odds of the same types of issues continuing unchecked.

Historically, the cultural fit between a brokerage and technology partner has been glossed over in partnership discussions. As these relationships become more collaborative and dynamic, however, the importance of culture is becoming more pronounced.

Companies will demand a full, scalable suite of services from their partners over the next few years, leading to widespread consolidation and the emergence of a handful of clear leaders with considerable market share.

The instability of a global pandemic made it clear that up-to-date technology is required to survive, not just thrive.

Mastercard and Verizon want to turn your smartphone into a cash register.

Companies want transparency from their partners, and end consumers want to know exactly when their packages are going to arrive.

OneRail announced its last-mile fulfillment platform is now integrated with and available from SAP’s Commerce Cloud network.

Historically, digital platforms and transportation management systems (TMS) have largely existed in their own, individual spaces. Now, platform integrations are taking center stage.

Truckload carrier Western Express will install Platform Science’s full suite of technologies, including the Remote Platform Management system, across its fleet of 3,000 trucks.

During market shifts, it can be difficult for shippers to decide which modes, providers and contract/rate types will serve their business best.

A survey from SOTI has found transportation and logistics companies trying to keep up with the e-commerce demand continue to face technology integration issues, costing them several days per month per employee in productivity.

“We have added the ability to have an app-based experience versus an online website to manage your back room and that kind of innovation is a big reason why our retail customers have been working with us.”

Loadshop is a growing digital freight marketplace that continues to expand its capabilities while driving efficiency and transparency for both shippers and carriers

Companies that resist technological innovation or refuse to audit their current systems at this point may be risking more than just favorable rates; they may be risking the viability of their business.

How brokers and logistics providers choose to navigate the current capacity crunch will affect both their own chances of success and their relationships with their carrier partners for years to come.

Today there are two types of manufacturers: old school and new school. Which one you are will help decide the future of your business.

Companies relying on older cellular networks to run their remote monitoring and telematics applications will soon start to experience performance issues and reliability drops ahead of widespread network shutdowns.

Prior to the implementation of AI and machine learning solutions, shipment visibility was dismal, and about one in three time-critical shipments arrived late.

“We feel like Transfix is not even at the end of the first inning. We’re in the first pitch of the first inning.”

Companies need to think outside the box in order to meet consumer demand despite crowded ports and constrained capacity. Mobile warehousing and storage offers an affordable solution.

Most innovative solutions are inspired by seemingly insurmountable problems. That is exactly how Evotrux was born

Here’s a look at whether deploying electric trucks makes sense for your company.

Many shippers of fast-moving goods and consumer products saw increased sales during the pandemic, but many still suffer from a lack of supply chain efficiency. Locus has introduced an AI-powered tool, NodelQ, that helps optimize the supply chain.

This full-day virtual summit will tackle the most pressing issues facing enterprise fleets today and the strategies to grow your fleet, your network, your customer base and your profit margins.

The rate of technological advancement makes it nearly impossible to rely on in-house developers for every new feature. How do you choose the right third-party partner?

MyCarrier is scaling a white-labeled LTL TMS with a unique distribution model.

In an environment as hands-on as trucking, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds can prove challenging.

“A rising tide lifts all boats,” ZMac CEO Matt Ziegler said. “If brokerages can access our knowledge to make better capacity decisions, then we can start eliminating the headaches that come from moving oversized freight.”

The only certain thing about the market is that it changes. Regardless of the state of the market, however, there are certainties and uncertainties that must be acknowledged.

To explore how companies can use real-time insights to achieve Supply Chain 5.0, FreightWaves is partnering with ThroughPut to present an hour-long webinar on Thursday, May 27 at 2pm ET. Featured speakers will include Ali Raza, Founder and CEO of ThroughPut Inc, and Anthony Smith, Lead Economist for FreightWaves.