“If you’re in that so-called ‘final-mile’ phase, you might want smaller, more nimble vehicles. There are intermediary steps where products are moving into and out of distribution centers that may rely on traditional tractors and […]
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Transportation and logistics providers said they were able to meet the increased e-commerce demand for rapid, free shipping this past holiday season through a mix of new technologies and advanced preparation. “People are judging us […]
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There often is a unique closeness among employees at trucking companies that is difficult to find in other industries. For a number of trucking fleets, that closeness has been fostered by being family-owned for multiple […]
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A growing economy and strong new truck sales have increased demand for aftermarket parts, creating supply challenges. Truck manufacturers and component suppliers said they’re working to alleviate pressure on the industry by expanding offerings, improving […]
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Transport Topics Jan 8 2019. For online retailers, one of the challenges with the reverse logistics process is knowing what to do once items are returned. Some products could be returned to a finished goods […]
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Distracted and drowsy driving creates risk for drivers as well as fleets, but various forms of technology can alert drivers to these hazards and enable fleets to tailor training to prevent future events. Hirschbach Motor […]
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More than 100 technicians came together to compete during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2018 National Technician Skills Competition, SuperTech, that tests the knowledge and capabilities of truck service and repair technicians from across the […]
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WHEN IT COMES TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, Pennsylvania truly is the “Keystone State.” All goods shipped between the Northeast and states in the South and West travel though the state. A full 48 percent of the […]
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As car dealerships across the country close, automotive technicians who become casualties of consolidation may provide a solution for light- and medium-duty fleets and repair shops facing a shortage of commercial techs. “There is always […]
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Safety and security remain a top concern for fleets crossing both the northern and southern borders, and motor carriers, including Celadon Group Inc. and Trimac Transportation Services, are turning to electronic transmissions, voluntary government programs […]
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