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CCJ Innovators
2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris — unlocking human capital
The RPA platform has reduced the cost per order for PTG and brought visibility to work in process (WIP). Workers can see the status of all orders at any time of day. Before the technology, “we had no clue what orders were ahead or behind schedule,” Brajkovich says. The automated bots have enabled PTG to […]
April 1, 2020
CCJ Innovators
CCJ’s 2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris Transportation Group using technology to automate paperwork, customs
Polaris Transportation Group earned the CCJ 2020 Innovator of the Year award for implementing technology to increase efficiency. Learn more about PTG on CCJ.
April 1, 2020
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CCJ Innovators
2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris — heading into the future
Besides using technology to automate internal business systems and workflow, PTG continues to make strides to help its customers do the same by increasing connectivity options and capabilities. PTG has built a suite of APIs that enable its business systems to connect directly with those of its customers and border agencies, Brajkovich says. Currently, the […]
April 1, 2020
CCJ Innovators
2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris — ready for robotics
The company had an immediate need for a technology pillar in order entry. As a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, PTG’s local pickup-and-delivery operations feed 35 line haul schedules south bound and 35 line haul schedules northbound every night. The assets go no further than 500 miles out and return, loaded with freight into and out of […]
April 1, 2020
CCJ Innovators
2020 Innovator of the Year: Polaris — a digital laboratory
As work continued to progress with RPA technology in order entry and the customs and operations departments, Cox and Brajkovich created a new business entity in 2018 called NorthStar Digital Solutions. Rather than place PTG’s growing technology team into an IT department, which carries a perception as a cost center, the executives wanted technology workers […]
April 1, 2020
Business
Ford, GM and Ram report uptick in van sales amid pandemic
Ford, GM, and Ram are seeing an increase in cargo van sales for pickup and delivery amid COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about the uptick in sales on CCJ.
March 31, 2020
Business
Leading by example: Fleet owner joins front lines of COVID response
Western Flyer Express has been very busy during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and owner Randy Timms joined the front lines to show driver appreciation.
March 31, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, March 31: Real ID requirement for drivers delayed; diesel price average falls another 7 cents
The requirement for truckers to have a Real ID-compliant license to enter military bases and federal facilities has been delayed a year to October 1, 2021. Diesel prices fell 7.3 cents to the lowest mark since the week ending Aug. 7, 2017.
March 31, 2020
Business
Carriers respond to greater customer demand for shipment visibility
Motor carriers are being asked by customers to comply with freight visibility requirements. See how fleets like Leonard's Express are meeting these needs.
March 31, 2020
Business
Insurance crisis fueling demand for data-driven solutions
Trucking fleets willing to share telematics data with insurers may qualify for better rates and up-front policy discounts. Click for more information on CCJ.
March 31, 2020
Business
ASE extending certification expiration date for technicians
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is extending all ASE certifications set to expire on June 30.
March 30, 2020
Business
Daimler Trucks adding service capacity this year
The new service bays will increase potential network capacity by up to 3.5 million service hours per year.
March 30, 2020
Business
COVID-19 springs driver misclassification traps for carriers — here’s how to avoid them
The landscape for carriers is changing rapidly under COVID-19. Take these steps to ward off legal trouble down the road around driver misclassification.
March 30, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, March 30: CDC says trucks still allowed to deliver in NYC
The Centers for Disease Control says truckers delivering supplies and food into New York City are allowed to enter the city and make deliveries despite a severe COVID-19 outbreak. Yokohama has halted tire production at its Mississippi plant. Navistar is recalling more than 13,000 International HX and LT models.
March 30, 2020
Business
TMC eyeing recommended practice update to combat coronavirus in truck cabs
Maverick Transportation's Greg Johnsen is petitioning TMC to update their recommended practices for truck cab sanitizing in hopes to help combat COVID-19.
March 29, 2020
Business
COVID-19 heats up demand for freight visibility, faster payments
Technology suppliers respond to growing demand for greater freight visibility and speedier cash flow for carriers during the coronavirus pandemic. More on CCJ.
March 27, 2020
Business
Delivery carriers ride surging wave of COVID-19 e-commerce
With the coronavirus creating a surge in eCommerce, pickup and delivery companies are working to keep up with demand as well as keep drivers safe. Details here.
March 27, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, March 27: XPO ends bid to sell, spin-off business units amid ‘current market conditions’
XPO is no longer looking to sell or spin-off some of its business units due to the recent global economic downturn. Goodyear is offering free DOT inspections. J.B. Hunt is giving its drivers and driver-support employees a $500 bonus for their work during the coronavirus pandemic.
March 27, 2020
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