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How to Benefit from Trucking Companies!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When it comes to freight that needs to be handled with care, you want to check to see that the company has the equipment for the job. A good trucking company should have the tools to manage their fleet optimally. They will probably be using a GPS and tracking software platform to keep track of their entire fleet.

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What is Line Haul Transportation and How It is Driving Efficiency

Locus

Unlike local deliveries or regional transportation, the scope of line haul transportation is greater as it deals with high-volume freight carried over greater distances.

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Truck Fleet Management: 5 Facts Shippers need to Know

MercuryGate

Freight transportation services rely on effective truck fleet optimization. Utilizing an effective TMS system removes much of the hassle that comes with managing a fleet of trucks. The post Truck Fleet Management: 5 Facts Shippers need to Know appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Private vs. Dedicated Fleets: The Right Time to Bring in a Dedicated Partner

NFI Industries

Trucks ship over 60% of North America’s freight and are the most utilized mode of freight transportation in the United States 1. Transportation, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Optimization, Dedicated Fleets. 03/03/2015. Supply Chain. Transportation.

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Sit Back or Lean In: The Options for Furniture Manufacturers Facing Impending Tariffs

CHAINalytics

Consumer goods and electronics manufacturers are busy figuring out what they’re going to do in December when President Donald Trump’s 10 percent tariff on an estimated $300 billion worth of Chinese imports takes effect.

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Upgrade to Driver Payroll Solution Cements UltraShipTMS’s Lead

Supply Chain Collaborator

With large volume shippers relying increasingly on logistics software to reduce waste and improve cost effectiveness across their supply chains, this new upgrade delivers greater control over the way private fleet drivers are compensated and reimbursed for expenses incurred during the movement of freight.

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Owned Vs Outsourced Fleet: What’s Best for Your Fast Retail Business

Locus

Amid lockdown restrictions and driver shortages, many companies relied entirely on the outsourced fleet during these chaotic times. However, challenges like delayed deliveries, volatility in freight volumes, and lack of flexibility to scale deliveries made it difficult for outsourcers to fulfill shipments on time.

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