While long-haul driverless trucks are currently being tested in Nevada and in German, they’re set up for use on controlled access highways , where distractions and obstacles are kept to a minimum. Whither the good old fashioned delivery guy? MORE
The client was from utility industry located in Las Vegas & had a customer base of approximately 2 million including residential, commercial and industrial customers.They provided natural gas service to parts of Arizona, Nevada, and California. An year of perseverance, hard work, intense discussions and night outs has come to an end and the results, I would say, have been impressive. MORE
VHI research is beginning to test autonomous trucks in Nevada, and has taken the bold step of seeking to license autonomous vehicles. On election night last week, I was stationed in Calgary Alberta, watching the results unfold in Mountain Time, and wondering what was going on in the country I’ve adopted as home. You see, I’m a native Calgarian, and was visiting my home town to share insights with a group of supply chain executives at the University of Calgary this past week. MORE
The company’s 10 million square foot factory in Nevada is 100% powered by renewable resources. With manufacturers using more than 30% of the nation’s energy, corporate sustainability and global warming have been hot issues for years. MORE
I was chatting with Ben Spilger from our Reno office about this when he said, “I can’t count the number of people I’ve met in Nevada with friends or family at least considering moving to North Dakota.” MORE
As you pass through Utah and Nevada, you think about your next steps and what order you are going to do them in. Yield of Dreams As you drive along I-80 through Nebraska, heading west to Wyoming, you may be looking at the rows upon rows of corn along the highway. MORE
They plan to release in 2020, and the ‘Freightliner Inspiration Truck’ is already officially licensed to operate on the highways of Nevada. For a long time, the concept of self-driving vehicles has belonged firmly in science fiction. And yet for the trucking industry, it could well be the reality of tomorrow, particularly where warehousing and distribution is concerned. MORE
The first challenge featured 15 self-driving cars trying to navigate a 142-mile course between California and Nevada. While autonomous vehicles may seem like a futuristic fairy tale to some, these technological game-changers may be closer to reality than you think. MORE
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction. MORE
A couple lanes out of Nevada have benefited from construction: Las Vegas to Los Angeles rose ▲64¢ to $3.35/mile. Early May brought higher spot market rates for each trailer type. MORE
7-Eleven and Google teamed up for drone deliveries from a 7-Eleven store in Nevada, Amazon delivered an order via drone in the UK , Domino’s delivered a pizza by drone in New Zealand , and JD.com delivered orders in rural China via drone. Photo by Oakozhan/iStock / Getty Images. MORE
Here are some details from the press release: The Freightliner Inspiration Truck underwent extensive testing before the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles granted it a license to operate on public roads in the state. Ever get a song stuck in your head? MORE
Whiskey Pete’s (Primm, Nevada). Arguably the nation’s best truck spot for entertainment, Whiskey Pete’s is right on the California/Nevada state line. Truck stops have come a long way over the years. In fact, it’s safe to say that some are simply awe-inspiring. MORE
Finally, logistics service providers and warehouse operators need to pay close attention to a case the Supreme Court agreed to hear this week involving Amazon warehouse workers in Nevada. Mystery of the week: My third grader came home yesterday with dog poop inside his right boot. MORE
Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in Nevada (Reuters). This is the 80th post I’ve written this year, along with the 30 guest commentaries I’ve reviewed and edited and the 32 video episodes I’ve moderated. It’s time for a vacation. MORE
In February, PLS opened its 13 th branch office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Non-Manufacturing Grows for 72 nd Straight Month. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that non-manufacturing activity continues to point towards growth. ISM uses the NMI index to measure non-manufacturing growth and found the economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector continued to grow especially in finance/insurance, real estate/rental, agriculture, health care and public administration. MORE
Tesla’s gigafactory, set to open in the next year, is in Nevada. It’s been a long road, but electric vehicles are quickly becoming the future of the auto industry. We take a look at how new vehicles are changing the manufacturing game. Electric Vehicles have seen their share of speed bumps. MORE
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price. MORE
Amazon and Walmart vie for last-mile supremacy; Nevada community college establishes logistics program to meet Tesla labor demand; Industrial buyers think outside the box; Consortium establishes new chemical footprint assessment; VMI opportunities abound as shippers look to optimize inventory; study looks at the ghost economy MORE
The states named in the lawsuit include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. MORE
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price. MORE
Truck driver turnover increases,Urban Outfitters equips Nevada e-fulfillment center with state-of-the-art materials handling system. Greyhound partners with One Network to enhance parcel delivery business. Shippers turn to spot market to find capacity and compare carrier rates. MSC Beatrice debut in Asia-U.S. trade signals new wave of larger containerships MORE
While long-haul driverless trucks are currently being tested in Nevada and in German, they’re set up for use on controlled access highways , where distractions and obstacles are kept to a minimum. Whither the good old fashioned delivery guy? MORE
Florida and Texas were still Hot States on the reefer map at mid-week, and load-to-truck ratios were elevated throughout most of the North American continent, except California and Nevada. Lots of people like to take vacation during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. MORE
The first licenses for autonomous vehicles have been issued in Nevada , but the first round of vehicles requires a human driver to be present. Cerasis is by legal definition a freight broker. MORE
If you are driving through Nevada and see a truck driver reading a book…don’t freak out MORE
states to be designated as the designated site for this massive factory, but the betting for the final site was leaning heavily towards a particular site, that being Nevada. This afternoon, the formal announcement regarding the chosen site for this massive $5 billion supply facility will be made but business and general media has already running stories concerning disclosed the site, which is an industrial complex near Reno Nevada. MORE
Tesla claims that its power-packs cost half what big carmakers pay their suppliers for custom-designed large-format batteries, and that its Gigafactory, a huge battery plant close to completion in the Nevada desert, will cut costs by another 30%.” Debates over outsourcing are appearing with more frequency in the press. Companies have outsourced so many of their processes, through “Business Process Outsourcing”, that many now just sit as marketing companies. MORE
Automakers like Volvo are already testing prototypes in Nevada. The American trucking industry has long been bracing itself for a major disruption, but recent advancements in self-driving technology could solve labor shortage issues. The Trucking Industry is Losing Steam. We’ve talked about the truck driver shortage and its potential to disrupt domestic freight shipping: fewer people are choosing to become truck drivers, leading to a serious dip in truck capacity in only a few years. MORE
The SAPinsider hosted event, Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada wrapped up last week. MORE
Jim Hoefflin, president and COO of logistics, Kewill Driverless trucks, currently being tested in Germany and Nevada, could be revolutionary to the supply chain and might be the solution to the truck driver shortage that’s poised to have a huge negative impact on the industry. Business environment changes quickly. Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. But what technologies we should pay attention to? MORE
Right now, the truck is only licensed in Nevada, but this is just the beginning. For the time being, these trucks are limited to the highways of Nevada. MORE
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction to Regional Parcel Carriers. Although large carriers like UPS and FedEx are global and offer many options, regional parcel carriers occupy a significant niche in the industry. In addition to simplified services, the prices may be more advantageous for certain businesses. . MORE
Phoenix and Las Vegas volumes have been low, which is indicative of statewide trends in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Last week, we said that if spot market volumes kept climbing, then rates were going to go up finally. MORE
The first challenge featured 15 self-driving cars trying to navigate a 142-mile course between California and Nevada. An Uneven Road Ahead for Driverless Vehicles.Connect. Editor’s note: This blog post originally ran on Connect. MORE
Companies like Tesla, using the gigafactory, could source lithium from local suppliers in Nevada for a fully closed supply chain. The answer is… transportation. MORE
The first autonomous commercial truck licensed to operate on public highways in the United States, granted by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, was recently unveiled at the Hoover Dam. Reading about autonomous trucks in the news lately leaves me wondering what, exactly, “autonomous” means. MORE
” As I turned down my bed, amused by the coverage of the primary election results of South Carolina and Nevada on CNN. “We can see the computer age everywhere, but in the productivity statistics.” ” Robert Solow, Economist, 1987. MORE
It’s like they stopped rolling… and are now sitting like some big lonely red rock protruding from the sand in the Nevada desert. “Hi My wife said that she wanted to go to Las Vegas to see the Rolling Stones. It was on her “bucket list”. MORE
Today, there are 8 states in the country, including Nevada, California, Michigan, Florida, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Arizona that are allowing the testing of self-driving vehicles on certain roadways.”. Will there be a future for driverless trucks in logistics? MORE
3PLs with warehouses in Nevada and Tennessee with Automotive connections. There are many value propositions associated with cloud (or software-as-a-service) solutions, but the two most cited are lower upfront costs and faster time-to-value as compared to on-premise implementations. MORE
Nevada Related Topics Talking Logistics
AUGUST 11, 2017
Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in Nevada (Reuters). This is the 80th post I’ve written this year, along with the 30 guest commentaries I’ve reviewed and edited and the 32 video episodes I’ve moderated. It’s time for a vacation.
Supply Chain 24/7
JANUARY 4, 2017
Tesla Motors has begun pumping out battery cells at its mushrooming Gigafactory just east of Reno, Nevada
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
states to be designated as the designated site for this massive factory, but the betting for the final site was leaning heavily towards a particular site, that being Nevada. This afternoon, the formal announcement regarding the chosen site for this massive $5 billion supply facility will be made but business and general media has already running stories concerning disclosed the site, which is an industrial complex near Reno Nevada.
PLS Logistics
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
In February, PLS opened its 13 th branch office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Non-Manufacturing Grows for 72 nd Straight Month. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that non-manufacturing activity continues to point towards growth. ISM uses the NMI index to measure non-manufacturing growth and found the economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector continued to grow especially in finance/insurance, real estate/rental, agriculture, health care and public administration.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 22, 2016
Jim Hoefflin, president and COO of logistics, Kewill Driverless trucks, currently being tested in Germany and Nevada, could be revolutionary to the supply chain and might be the solution to the truck driver shortage that’s poised to have a huge negative impact on the industry. Business environment changes quickly. Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. But what technologies we should pay attention to?
NC State SCRC
APRIL 4, 2016
Tesla claims that its power-packs cost half what big carmakers pay their suppliers for custom-designed large-format batteries, and that its Gigafactory, a huge battery plant close to completion in the Nevada desert, will cut costs by another 30%.” Debates over outsourcing are appearing with more frequency in the press. Companies have outsourced so many of their processes, through “Business Process Outsourcing”, that many now just sit as marketing companies.
Inbound Logistics
JULY 27, 2015
Amazon and Walmart vie for last-mile supremacy; Nevada community college establishes logistics program to meet Tesla labor demand; Industrial buyers think outside the box; Consortium establishes new chemical footprint assessment; VMI opportunities abound as shippers look to optimize inventory; study looks at the ghost economy
Cerasis
DECEMBER 19, 2016
Daimler has developed a driverless truck and a license to test it on public highways has been granted in Nevada.
DAT Solutions
MAY 10, 2017
A couple lanes out of Nevada have benefited from construction: Las Vegas to Los Angeles rose ▲64¢ to $3.35/mile. Early May brought higher spot market rates for each trailer type.
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
Companies like Tesla, using the gigafactory, could source lithium from local suppliers in Nevada for a fully closed supply chain. The answer is… transportation.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
3PLs with warehouses in Nevada and Tennessee with Automotive connections. There are many value propositions associated with cloud (or software-as-a-service) solutions, but the two most cited are lower upfront costs and faster time-to-value as compared to on-premise implementations.
NC State SCRC
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
VHI research is beginning to test autonomous trucks in Nevada, and has taken the bold step of seeking to license autonomous vehicles. On election night last week, I was stationed in Calgary Alberta, watching the results unfold in Mountain Time, and wondering what was going on in the country I’ve adopted as home. You see, I’m a native Calgarian, and was visiting my home town to share insights with a group of supply chain executives at the University of Calgary this past week.
Techgistics
DECEMBER 22, 2016
7-Eleven and Google teamed up for drone deliveries from a 7-Eleven store in Nevada, Amazon delivered an order via drone in the UK , Domino’s delivered a pizza by drone in New Zealand , and JD.com delivered orders in rural China via drone. Photo by Oakozhan/iStock / Getty Images.
DAT Solutions
MARCH 7, 2017
Phoenix and Las Vegas volumes have been low, which is indicative of statewide trends in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Last week, we said that if spot market volumes kept climbing, then rates were going to go up finally.
Talking Logistics
MAY 8, 2015
Here are some details from the press release: The Freightliner Inspiration Truck underwent extensive testing before the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles granted it a license to operate on public roads in the state. Ever get a song stuck in your head?
Elementum
OCTOBER 5, 2015
Tesla’s gigafactory, set to open in the next year, is in Nevada. It’s been a long road, but electric vehicles are quickly becoming the future of the auto industry. We take a look at how new vehicles are changing the manufacturing game. Electric Vehicles have seen their share of speed bumps.
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Florida and Texas were still Hot States on the reefer map at mid-week, and load-to-truck ratios were elevated throughout most of the North American continent, except California and Nevada. Lots of people like to take vacation during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
AFFLINK
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
The company’s 10 million square foot factory in Nevada is 100% powered by renewable resources. With manufacturers using more than 30% of the nation’s energy, corporate sustainability and global warming have been hot issues for years.
Transportfolio
AUGUST 26, 2014
I was chatting with Ben Spilger from our Reno office about this when he said, “I can’t count the number of people I’ve met in Nevada with friends or family at least considering moving to North Dakota.”
Kewill
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
While long-haul driverless trucks are currently being tested in Nevada and in German, they’re set up for use on controlled access highways , where distractions and obstacles are kept to a minimum. Whither the good old fashioned delivery guy?
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 6, 2016
The states named in the lawsuit include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
TMC
APRIL 14, 2016
The first challenge featured 15 self-driving cars trying to navigate a 142-mile course between California and Nevada. While autonomous vehicles may seem like a futuristic fairy tale to some, these technological game-changers may be closer to reality than you think.
Inbound Logistics
JULY 27, 2015
If you are driving through Nevada and see a truck driver reading a book…don’t freak out
Transportfolio
JUNE 17, 2016
The first challenge featured 15 self-driving cars trying to navigate a 142-mile course between California and Nevada. An Uneven Road Ahead for Driverless Vehicles.Connect. Editor’s note: This blog post originally ran on Connect.
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Automakers like Volvo are already testing prototypes in Nevada. The American trucking industry has long been bracing itself for a major disruption, but recent advancements in self-driving technology could solve labor shortage issues. The Trucking Industry is Losing Steam. We’ve talked about the truck driver shortage and its potential to disrupt domestic freight shipping: fewer people are choosing to become truck drivers, leading to a serious dip in truck capacity in only a few years.
3PL Insights
AUGUST 8, 2017
They plan to release in 2020, and the ‘Freightliner Inspiration Truck’ is already officially licensed to operate on the highways of Nevada. For a long time, the concept of self-driving vehicles has belonged firmly in science fiction. And yet for the trucking industry, it could well be the reality of tomorrow, particularly where warehousing and distribution is concerned.
Transportfolio
JUNE 30, 2015
The first autonomous commercial truck licensed to operate on public highways in the United States, granted by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, was recently unveiled at the Hoover Dam. Reading about autonomous trucks in the news lately leaves me wondering what, exactly, “autonomous” means.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 7, 2014
Finally, logistics service providers and warehouse operators need to pay close attention to a case the Supreme Court agreed to hear this week involving Amazon warehouse workers in Nevada. Mystery of the week: My third grader came home yesterday with dog poop inside his right boot.
Loftware
APRIL 5, 2016
The SAPinsider hosted event, Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada wrapped up last week.
Infosys Supply Chain Management
JUNE 22, 2016
The client was from utility industry located in Las Vegas & had a customer base of approximately 2 million including residential, commercial and industrial customers.They provided natural gas service to parts of Arizona, Nevada, and California. An year of perseverance, hard work, intense discussions and night outs has come to an end and the results, I would say, have been impressive.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction.
Tailwind
OCTOBER 4, 2016
It’s like they stopped rolling… and are now sitting like some big lonely red rock protruding from the sand in the Nevada desert. “Hi My wife said that she wanted to go to Las Vegas to see the Rolling Stones. It was on her “bucket list”.
GTG Technology Group
DECEMBER 23, 2015
Right now, the truck is only licensed in Nevada, but this is just the beginning. For the time being, these trucks are limited to the highways of Nevada.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2014
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, is headquartered in Chandler, AZ and serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price.
Tailwind
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
As you pass through Utah and Nevada, you think about your next steps and what order you are going to do them in. Yield of Dreams As you drive along I-80 through Nebraska, heading west to Wyoming, you may be looking at the rows upon rows of corn along the highway.
Inbound Logistics
OCTOBER 17, 2012
Truck driver turnover increases,Urban Outfitters equips Nevada e-fulfillment center with state-of-the-art materials handling system. Greyhound partners with One Network to enhance parcel delivery business. Shippers turn to spot market to find capacity and compare carrier rates. MSC Beatrice debut in Asia-U.S. trade signals new wave of larger containerships
Kewill
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
While long-haul driverless trucks are currently being tested in Nevada and in German, they’re set up for use on controlled access highways , where distractions and obstacles are kept to a minimum. Whither the good old fashioned delivery guy?
GTG Technology Group
MARCH 9, 2016
Whiskey Pete’s (Primm, Nevada). Arguably the nation’s best truck spot for entertainment, Whiskey Pete’s is right on the California/Nevada state line. Truck stops have come a long way over the years. In fact, it’s safe to say that some are simply awe-inspiring.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2014
OnTrac , previously known as California Overnight, serves California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Introduction to Regional Parcel Carriers. Although large carriers like UPS and FedEx are global and offer many options, regional parcel carriers occupy a significant niche in the industry. In addition to simplified services, the prices may be more advantageous for certain businesses. .
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