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The “Race” to Win the Autonomous Truck Market

Logistics Viewpoints

TORC and Daimler Truck held an event for journalists last week at a TORC facility in Albuquerque. There are different types of trucks and different types of routes used in hauling freight. First mile is a trip to a local or regional transportation or distribution hub. The event provided their perspective on these questions.

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How Will ELDs and Christmas Affect Van Rates?

DAT Solutions

Late pushes to get freight in place before Christmas led to higher rates rose out of Buffalo and Allentown, PA. The distribution centers and warehouses in those markets serve the big population centers of the Northeast, so a lot of retail freight is being hauled to its final destination now. FALLING LANES.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

DAT Solutions

Late harvests are beginning the journey to your Thanksgiving table, via food processing plants and distribution centers. Other Hot Markets include Albuquerque, Grand Rapids and Little Rock. Thanks in part to seasonal food items, rates are finally trending back up for vans and reefers. and Canada.

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The Top Logistics and Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders to Know for 2020

Shipchain

His works have been published in The Cincinnati Enquirer, the Albuquerque Journa,l and Sun-Sentinel. . His works commonly include an analysis of global logistics trends, distribution strategies, best practices, logistics outsourcing, integrating systems and more. Dave Blanchard. Bridget McCrea. Jennifer Smith (WSJ).