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Layoff wave hits freight sector as nearly 9,000 jobs slashed

Freight Waves

States that saw the most freight-related layoffs include Arizona, Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas. 4 229 Need It Now Delivers LLC Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter, Florida Transportation and logistics provider Last mile delivery provider closing two operations due to loss of customer Aug.

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BR Williams Named Best Trucking Company in Alabama

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

FreightWaves Ratings names BR Williams the best trucking and transportation company in Alabama. BR Williams topped the list of the ten best trucking companies serving areas in and around Alabama. FreightWaves Ratings reviews come from professionals in the freight trucking and transportation industry as a community site.

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BR Williams Trucking, Inc Achieves Historic Victory in Alabama Trucking Association

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

BR Williams secures first place in three key divisions of the Alabama Trucking Association (ATA) Fleet Safety Banquet, marking a significant milestone in their commitment to highway and workplace safety. The Awards are based on previous year’s safety records from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Unit.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Nick Saban shook the college football world when he announced his retirement from Alabama. In all, Saban led Alabama to 6 national titles in a 17-year coaching career at the university. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers. Walmart unleashes ‘largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S.

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REPOST: Selecting an E-commerce Fulfillment Partner with AJ Khanijow

The Logistics of Logistics

AJ Khanijow is the founder of Fulfyld, a warehousing and fulfillment company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Fulfyld has offered e-commerce fulfillment services for every step of the supply chain since 2016. is almost double what it is in Alabama. About Fulfyld. The labor rate in L.A.

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Selecting an E-commerce Fulfillment Partner with AJ Khanijow

The Logistics of Logistics

Fulfyld is based in Huntsville, Alabama. Fulfillment locations should be close to carrier transportation hubs, ports, customers, and suppliers. is almost double what it is in Alabama. [13:20] [00:20] Opening / Introduction. AJ grew up in Huntsville, AL and studied industrial engineering at Auburn University. [01:30]

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Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

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Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Terrill Transportation Inc.